Lorain County Civic Plus #8-3-26

Lorain County Solicits Labor and Employment Professional Services

Lorain County Board of Commissioners is seeking Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms for professional labor and employment services. - Government Buyer: - Lorain County Board of Commissioners - Scope of Services: - Collective bargaining contract negotiations - Labor and employment legal counsel - Representation at collective bargaining agreement (CBA) disputes - Civil service classifications and compensation plan consulting - Health plan design and review - Discipline hearings and employment investigations - Legal services related to public sector employment laws - Public relations and communications related to employees - Representation at administrative hearings (e.g., SERB, SPBR) - Requirements: - Firms must have 5-15 years of relevant experience, especially with public-sector or governmental clients - Appropriate professional licensing and certifications required by the State of Ohio - Demonstrated financial stability - Knowledge of applicable regulations - Submissions must include firm profile, experience, key personnel, project approach, fee structure, and required forms - Selection Process: - County may select one or more firms and establish a list of pre-qualified providers - Services may be provided on a project-specific, continuing, or as-needed basis - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation

Description

The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms and individuals to provide professional services related to labor and employment. Services may include collective bargaining contract negotiations, labor and employment counsel, representation at disputes, civil service classifications, compensation plans, health plan designs, discipline hearings, employment investigations, legal services relevant to public sector employment laws, public relations and communications related to employees, and representation at administrative hearings. Selected firms may provide services on a project-specific, continuing, or as-needed basis. The County reserves the right to select one or more firms and establish a list of pre-qualified providers.

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