Outside Counsel Pool Legal Services

The City of Durham is seeking law firms for an outside counsel pool providing specialized legal services across litigation, real estate, collections, workers' compensation, housing loan closings, and bankruptcy matters during fiscal years 2027–2030.

City of Durham > City Attorney's Office


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Open (open)
27-1103
Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 28, 2026 08:00 AM
3 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
annemarie.tosco@durhamnc.gov
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Durham is establishing a pool of qualified law firms to provide legal services on an as-needed basis. Proposers may apply for any or all of the following practice areas: special conflict counsel, complex litigation and risk-management defense; real estate counsel, including title searches, title opinions, deeds, and closings; collections and foreclosure counsel; workers’ compensation defense; housing and neighborhood services mortgage and rehabilitation loan document drafting and closings; and bankruptcy counsel. The City expects selected firms to enter into three-year service agreements, with specific assignments documented through engagement letters. Proposals must identify the practice areas sought and address firm and attorney qualifications, personnel, organizational values, rates and charges, availability, conflicts, public-client experience, professional references, mentorship opportunities, and other relevant information. The proposal must include the required Non-Collusion Affidavit. Selected firms will also be required to maintain specified insurance coverage and, after selection, provide an IRS Form W-9 and register as a City vendor.

Classification Codes
NAICS541110Offices of Lawyers
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
outside legal counsellitigation defense counselreal estate legal services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 28, 2026-Publication Date
Oct 12, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 29, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 20, 2026-Notice of Award
Nov 30, 2026-Contract Execution
Requirements
Professional degree (e.g., MD, JD)
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability
  • Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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