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Council approves request for proposals for civil legal services, citing possible cost savings
Summary
Council voted 4-2 to issue a request for proposals for the citys civil legal services contract, a move proponents said could reveal cheaper options and improve competitive pricing for ongoing legal work.
Councilor Motley said she had placed the RFP request on the agenda to test whether other law firms might submit proposals that could save the city money: "Maybe we can save the city some money, and I'm curious to see what else is out there." After discussion about the current contract's start date (the active contract on file appears to date to Dec. 2019), the council voted to put civil legal services out to bid.
Supporters said a competitive process would confirm whether current service levels and pricing remain appropriate; opponents said the current firm has provided professional service and the city benefits from established relationships and staffing backups. The council approved moving forward with an RFP on a 4-2 vote, with the minutes reflecting the motion carried.
