Farmington to award legal services contracts to multiple firms after April proposal opening; council approves evaluation recommendation

City procurement staff told Farmington City Council that a proposal opening for professional legal services was held on April 29 and six offers were received. The procurement office and an evaluation committee recommended awarding contracts to the top evaluated firms and applying in‑state preference rules where applicable. The council approved the staff recommendation.

Miss Roland presented the procurement summary during the meeting and said the central purchasing department agreed with the evaluation committee’s recommendation to award contracts to all six firms based on specific areas of expertise; staff also noted that three qualified offers received in‑state preference. The city did not disclose firm names in the public presentation recorded in the meeting transcript.

Councilor Giacchino moved to award contracts for professional legal services to the top evaluated firms per staff recommendation; Councilor Bingham Kelley seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Why it matters: Awarding multiple legal services contracts supplies the city with prequalified outside counsel in different practice areas and helps ensure continuity of legal support for procurement, litigation, real estate and specialized matters. City staff indicated the awards follow procurement rules and an evaluation process.

The council did not record additional discussion or amendments on the award motion during the meeting.