Opportunity
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Planet bids #RFP# 2026-06-16
Interim City Attorney Services for City of South Lake Tahoe
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP# 2026-06-16
NAICS
541110
The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking qualified law firms or attorneys to provide Interim City Attorney services for an estimated six-month period while a permanent City Attorney is recruited. - Government Buyer: - City of South Lake Tahoe, City Attorney's Office - Scope of Services: - General municipal legal counsel, including: - Attending City Council meetings - Reviewing and commenting on agenda items - Preparing and reviewing legal documents (ordinances, resolutions, contracts) - Providing legal advice to city officials and commissions - Monitoring legislation and case law - Overseeing outside counsel - Assisting with conflict of interest and Brown Act matters - Handling Public Records Act requests - Preparing litigation reports - Specialized legal services as needed, such as: - Labor relations - Environmental review - Real property transactions - Development agreements - Power purchase agreements - Economic development - Affordable housing - Legislative hearings - Claims, complaints, litigation, and administrative agency representation - Staffing Context: - The City Attorney’s Office includes an Assistant City Attorney, Paralegal, and Risk Manager - Notable Requirements: - Open to qualified legal service providers (no specific OEMs or vendors) - Registration in the City’s vendor database required - Adherence to specified proposal formats - Place of Performance: - City of South Lake Tahoe, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Suite 300, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Description
The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking proposals from law firms or attorneys to provide Interim City Attorney services starting July 2, 2026, for an anticipated term of approximately six months during the recruitment of a permanent City Attorney. The scope includes attending City Council meetings, reviewing agenda items, preparing legal documents, providing legal advice to city officials and commissions, monitoring legislation, and overseeing legal affairs to protect the City's interests. Additional specialized legal services may be required depending on qualifications, including labor relations, environmental review, real property transactions, and litigation. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 26, 2026, and will be evaluated by a City Staff Selection Committee.