Evanston Township Granicus #26-50

Evanston seeks independent Special Ethics Counsel for its Ethics Board

The City of Evanston is seeking a law firm to provide independent Special Ethics Counsel to its Ethics Board. - Government buyer: City of Evanston, Law Department; Purchasing Office. - Service requested: Independent legal advice to the Ethics Board, investigations of complaints, prosecution of ethics-code violations, and defense of Board decisions on appeal under Evanston City Code 1-10-11. - Desired qualifications: Experience with ethics laws, administrative law, open-meetings requirements, and sensitive government investigations; a Chicagoland office; compatibility with Google Workspace; electronic billing; adequate cybersecurity; and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. - OEMs and vendors: No law firm or other service vendor is named. No products or product quantities are requested. - Term: One-year initial term with one additional one-year renewal option, subject to mutual written agreement.

Description

The City of Evanston is seeking proposals from qualified, experienced law firms to serve as its Special Ethics Counsel under Evanston City Code 1-10-11. Counsel will provide independent legal counsel to the Ethics Board, investigate complaints, prosecute ethics code violations, and/or defend the board in appeals of its decisions. The desired contract term is November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027, with one additional one-year renewal option. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. local time on October 27, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through DemandStar.

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