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School board authorizes RFP for independent legal counsel after debate over term and wording
Summary
Pueblo County School District 70 authorized an amended request for proposals (RFP) for independent legal counsel, approving a timeline that includes an Aug. 21 submission deadline and an anticipated board selection Sept. 8. Board members debated whether to use a one‑year contract or an engagement letter and clarified termination language.
The Pueblo County School District 70 board voted to post a revised request for proposals for independent legal counsel and authorized the board secretary to make non‑substantive administrative changes to the posting.
During discussion, the board reviewed the RFP timeline: "Submission deadline would be Friday, August 21 at 4PM," the clerk (speaker 2) said, and the RFP is slated to be posted to BidNet on 08/05/2026 with anticipated selection at the Sept. 8 regular meeting and service commencement on Sept. 9. Board members pressed staff to confirm insurance requirements, scoring criteria and the inclusion of the primary attorney's license in the evaluation sheet.
Board members debated whether to call the procurement an "engagement letter" or a one‑year contract. Board president (speaker 1) said the termination paragraph allows flexibility and noted that "either party may terminate the agreement upon 30 days written notice," language several members agreed would permit the district to end a relationship if necessary. Others argued a one‑year term can attract firms that want some assurance of engagement.
The motion to approve the RFP as amended passed on a roll‑call vote with board members AJ Wilson, Anne Bennett, Mark Emery, Michelle Erickson and Susie Carnes recorded as voting yes.
