Project Information

Bid Title

City Attorney Services Feasibility Study RFP

Issuing Agency

Patterson city

Location

California

Published Date

Jun 23, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	City Attorney Services Feasibility Study RFP
Category:	Administration & Finance
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Patterson is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct an independent feasibility study evaluating the most effective legal service delivery model for the City, including contract legal services, in-house legal services, or a hybrid approach. Please review the RFP for full project details. RFP Schedule Activity Date Issue RFP June 1, 2026 Questions/Clarification Deadline June 18, 2026 Proposal Submission Deadline June 30, 2026 Interviews (if necessary) July 15, 2026 Presentation of recommendation to Council and award agreement August 4, 2026 Publication Date/Time: 6/1/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Related Documents: City Attorney Services Feasibility Study RFP City Attorney Services Feasibility Study Q & A

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES

FEASIBILITY STUDY

Proposals Due 4:00 p.m., June 30, 2026

Contact for Questions:

All inquiries and/or questions shall be submitted in writing

no later than June 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. to

Johanna Ferriera: jferriera@pattersonca.gov

City of Patterson

1 Plaza

Patterson, CA 95363

(209) 895-8000

www.pattersonca.gov

Table of Contents

Section 1 General Information .................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Organization of the RFP ................................................................................................... 3

1.3 CITY’S Rights .................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 PROPOSER’S Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 4

1.5 Consequence of Submission of Proposal.........................................................................4

1.6 Cost of Submitting Proposal ............................................................................................ 4

1.7 City Contact...................................................................................................................... 4

Section 2 Scope of Work and Project Goals.................................................................................................5

2.1 Project Goals....................................................................................................................5

2.2 Background Information..................................................................................................5

2.3 Scope of Services ............................................................................................................. 5

2.4 Deliverables ..................................................................................................................... 7

Section 3 Schedule and Submittal Instructions ........................................................................................... 8

3.1 Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Proposal Submission........................................................................................................8

3.3 Proposal Content ............................................................................................................. 8

3.4 Clarification/Interviews ................................................................................................... 9

3.5 Accuracy in Reporting Requested Information ............................................................. 10

Section 4 Evaluation and Selection Process............................................................................................... 11

4.1 Evaluation and Selection Process .................................................................................. 11

4.2 Evaluation Criteria ......................................................................................................... 11

4.3 Notification to Unsuccessful PROPOSERS......................................................................11

Attachment A Standard Professional Services Agreement ....................................................................... 12

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Section 1 General Information

1.1 Introduction

The City of Patterson is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct an independent

feasibility study evaluating the most effective legal service delivery model for the City,

including contract legal services, in-house legal services, or a hybrid approach.

The City currently contracts for City Attorney services and seeks an objective operational

and financial analysis to evaluate the long-term feasibility, costs, organizational impacts,

and service considerations associated with alternative legal service delivery models.

The selected consultant will be expected to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the

City’s current legal services structure, benchmark comparable agencies, develop

operational and financial models, and provide recommendations for City Council

consideration.

The City anticipates awarding a professional services agreement to the consultant

determined to be best qualified to perform the requested services.

1.2 Organization of the RFP

The RFP is organized into four (4) sections:

Section 1: General information regarding the purpose, RFP organization, City rights, and

proposer responsibilities.

Section 2: Scope of work, project goals, deliverables, and optional services.

Section 3: Procurement schedule and submittal instructions.

Section 4: Evaluation process and criteria.

1.3 CITY’S Rights

The CITY’S rights include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Issuing addenda to the RFP, including extending or revising the timeline for

submittals.

b. Withdrawing, reissuing, or modifying the RFP.

c. Requesting clarification and/or additional information from any proposer at any point

in the process.

d. Executing an Agreement with a proposer on the basis of the original and/or any

other information submitted by the proposer during the procurement process.

e. Rejecting any or all proposals, waiving irregularities in any proposal, accepting or

rejecting all or any part of any proposals, waiving any requirements of the RFP, as

may be deemed to be in the best interest of the CITY.

f. Negotiating modifications to proposals received.

g. Awarding a contract without interviews.

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1.4 PROPOSER’S Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of each proposer to:

a. Examine this RFP, including all appendices and attachments, thoroughly.

b. Become familiar with the conditions that may affect the scope of work or services

requested.

c. Submit all requested information in the format specified.

d. Ensure all proposal materials are complete and accurate.

e. Use delivery methods at its own risk. The City shall not be responsible for delayed

or failed deliveries.

f. Review the attached Professional Services Agreement and identify any requested

revisions or exceptions in accordance with Section 3.3.

1.5 Consequence of Submission of Proposal

The submission of a proposal shall not be deemed an agreement between the proposer

and the City. Specifically:

a. The CITY shall not be obligated to respond to any proposal submitted nor be bound

in any manner by the submission of a proposal.

b. The selected proposer will be required to enter into a professional services

agreement with the City.

c. Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall become the property of the City.

1.6 Cost of Submitting Proposal

The cost of preparing and submitting a proposal is the sole responsibility of the proposer

and shall not be chargeable to the City.

1.7 City Contact

For questions regarding this solicitation, please contact:

Johanna Ferriera

Program Manager

jferriera@pattersonca.gov

(209) 895-8025.

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Section 2 Scope of Work and Project Goals

2.1 Project Goals

The primary goal of this project is to provide the City Council with an independent and

objective evaluation of potential legal service delivery models for the City.

The City seeks a consultant capable of evaluating:

• Current contract legal service costs and structure;

• Potential in-house City Attorney staffing models;

• Hybrid service delivery options;

• Operational impacts associated with alternative service models;

• Organizational and risk management considerations; and

• Long-term financial implications.

The City desires a practical and decision-ready analysis that clearly identifies the

advantages, disadvantages, costs, risks, and implementation considerations associated

with each model.

2.2 Background Information

The City currently contracts for City Attorney services. Staff has completed preliminary

research regarding comparable city staffing models, salary benchmarking, historical legal

expenditures, and operational considerations associated with transitioning legal services in-

house.

The City is seeking an independent third-party evaluation to further refine and validate

these preliminary findings and provide a comprehensive analysis to support future policy

decisions.

The City has identified funding of up to $75,000 for this project as part of its FY 2026/27

budget. Proposers are encouraged to recommend an appropriate scope, methodology, and

fee based on their professional judgment and experience conducting similar studies.

2.3 Scope of Services

The consultant shall provide professional services necessary to conduct a feasibility study

evaluating in-house, contract, and hybrid legal service delivery models.

The City recognizes that consultants may have differing methodologies and approaches for

completing this type of analysis. The items identified below are intended to provide general

guidance regarding the City’s expectations and areas of interest; however, the City

welcomes alternative methodologies or approaches that may better achieve the objectives

of the study.

The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:

A. Project Management and Coordination

• Conduct project kickoff meeting;

• Coordinate with City staff throughout the project;

• Develop project schedule and communication plan.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541110Offices of Lawyers
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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