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Levy County commissioners advance legal services proposal for interview amid cost concerns
Summary
The Levy County Board of County Commissioners voted to advance the sole response to RFP 2025‑012 to an interview on April 7 despite concerns that the firm’s two pricing options — $20,000/month for 50 hours or a marketed $35,000/month 'unlimited' option — could substantially raise the county’s legal costs.
Levy County commissioners voted to advance the single proposer for RFP 2025‑012 (county legal services) to an interview scheduled for April 7, after an extended discussion about hours, extra fees and budget impacts.
County staff told commissioners the proposer offered two pricing options: a flat fee of $20,000 a month for 50 hours of service or an 'unlimited' option advertised at $35,000 a month. "Right now, they're planning to give you 50 hours a month, which is that $20,000 a month rate," said Mary Ellen (county staff), and the firm "is willing to be flexible" on service levels.
Why it matters: commissioners said the county is carrying a backlog of legal projects (staff reported 22 projects pending and 36 hours used so far in March) and needs more capacity to clear work off county staff desks. At the same time, staff noted the fiscal implications of the higher option: the $35,000 figure projects to roughly…
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