# Evanston Township Granicus #26-50

Evanston seeks independent Special Ethics Counsel for its Ethics Board

**Posted:** October 01, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-50
**NAICS:** 541110

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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