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Board approves split legal-services contracts after debate over rates and term
Bridgeport Board of Education · December 9, 2025
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Summary
The board approved awarding legal services contracts to be shared between Shipman & Goodwin and Bertram/Bircham & Moses following RFP review, approving a contract structure with initial discounted rates and renewal options.
The Bridgeport Board of Education voted Dec. 8 to award legal-services contracts to multiple firms after a formal RFP process and debate about rates and contract length.
City Attorney Tom presented the RFP results and recommended selecting two firms: Shipman & Goodwin to serve as general counsel and handle special education matters, and…
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