Municipal Legal Services (Town Attorney)

1.    Request for Proposals
The Town of Riverdale Park (“Town”) invites proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms licensed to practice in the State of Maryland to provide comprehensive municipal legal services as General Counsel to the Town.
The selected firm will provide ongoing legal advice and representation to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, department heads, boards, and commissions on matters including municipal governance, land use and zoning, employment law, procurement, litigation coordination, ethics compliance, and related legal matters.
The successful Proposer will be required to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the Town.

2.    Solicitation
This schedule estimates the time needed to complete this RFP process. The Town reserves the right to modify this schedule as needed to accommodate the completion of the process.

3. Questions and Clarification of RFP Requirements
All questions concerning this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 pm April 20, 2026, via email to [email protected] and include the Proposer’s name, point of contact, e-mail, business addresses, and telephone number. Questions submitted after this date and time may not be addressed. Questions from potential Proposers and the corresponding response will be posted on the Town’s Website. Proposers are urged to check the Town’s website regularly for updates and revisions via addendums.

4.    Proposal Submission 
A.    To qualify to work on this project, the Proposer must submit all information requested in this RFP to [email protected].
B.    All Proposals must remain in effect for at least 90 days from submittal. The Town reserves the right to accept Proposals individually or collectively, to accept or reject any or all Proposals, waive any informality, cancel the solicitation prior to Proposal opening, and take whatever action is in the best interest of the Town. There is no guarantee, either expressed or implied, that a contract will be awarded as a result of this RFP to any Proposer.
C.    The Town may request additional information, samples, or presentations in support of Proposals. Additionally, the Town may perform an interview(s) with Proposers under consideration to clarify any information provided.

5.    Scope of Work
Overview
The Town of Riverdale Park (the “Town”) seeks to retain a qualified attorney or law firm (“Contractor”) to provide comprehensive municipal legal services as general legal counsel. The Contractor shall serve as a legal advisor to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, department heads, boards, and commissions, and shall provide legal representation, advice, and counsel on legal matters involving municipal government.
General Responsibilities
The Contractor shall perform professional legal services on behalf of the Town, including but not limited to:
Legal Advice and Representation
•    Provide timely and competent legal advice and counsel to the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, staff, boards, and commissions.
•    Interpret federal, state, and local laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and legal requirements applicable to municipal operations.
•    Communicate legal opinions in written and oral form as requested.