Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF SANGER, TX
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The City of Sanger, TX seeks qualified professional legal firms to provide City Attorney services. The opportunity involves municipal legal expertise, submission of detailed qualifications, and compliance with state regulations. Deadline for submissions is August 26, 2026.
The City of Sanger is soliciting for a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from experienced Professional Legal Firms for the purpose of providing City Attorney services to the City of Sanger on a contractual basis.
The City of Sanger, Texas, with a population of approximately 9,000 is located in North Texas within Denton County and located along both sides of I-35 and north and south of FM 455. Sanger is comprised of nearly twelve (12) square miles and is neighbored by Denton to the south, Valley View to the north, Lake Ray Roberts and Pilot Point to the east, and an unincorporated area to the west. Major transportation corridors include I-35 and FM 455.
The city is comprised of a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial land uses as well as a vibrant downtown area.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submissions in the best interest of the City. In connection with the evaluation, the City may invite one or more applicants to make an oral presentation to the City Council at a time and location to be announced and may require the submission of supplemental material intended to substantiate or clarify information previously submitted.
The following information will be taken into consideration during the evaluation process:
o Meets qualifications identified in the Request for Qualifications.
o Proposals included complete and clear responses to items.
o Demonstrated expertise in municipal law as outlined in Section III, Question 7.
o Available support staff and range of services offered.
o Demonstration of workload and a level of experience commensurate with the level of service required by the City.
The professional reputation for providing high-quality services, ability to work cooperatively with the City Council, City Manager, City staff, and demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and reliability as determined by the references provided.
Based on the Council's review of submittals, it is expected that several firms may be shortlisted for further consideration and may be required to submit supplemental information. Additionally, the selected firm(s) may be required to make a presentation before the Mayor and City Council.
Interviews of short-listed firms will be scheduled.
All responses submitted become the property of the City of Sanger and are subject to the Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). All documentation shall be open for public inspection, except for trade secrets and confidential information identified by the firm as such. All confidential information should be specifically and conspicuously marked as such in red. The City of Sanger will follow all requirements and procedures in the Public Information Act when
responding to requests for disclosure of documents.
Provide a cover letter on firm letterhead and identify the project manager and key staff involved along with contact information for the project manager.
Please provide a written presentation of the qualifications of the firm and their understanding of the work to be performed.
Availability, credentials and related experience of the firm and key staff with similar studies, preferably with municipal governments.
Provide copies of the resumes of the proposed project manager and key staff.
Provide information on specific experiences with successful outcomes in conducting the process and making presentations to public bodies.
Include at least three (3) references for whom comparable work has been performed in the past three (3) years, specifically citing work in communities similar to Sanger. This list shall include the municipality's name, person to contact, address, telephone number, email address, and a brief, but adequately detailed description of the work performed.
Provide complete or partial examples of work similar in nature to this project.
List of anticipated sub-contractors and/or partners, if any, and their availability, credentials and related experience.
Explain the methodology you propose to successfully perform the services outlined in the Scope of Work.
Include a statement on the anticipated time frame based on the scope of work as listed in this RFQ. Report on prior experience in delivering services within the prescribed time frame.
A person or business that contracts with Sanger or who seeks to contract with the City must file a "Conflict of Interest Questionnaire" (FORM CIQ) which is available online at www.ethics.state.tx.us and a copy of which is attached to this guideline. The form contains mandatory disclosures regarding "employment or business relationships" with a municipal officer. Officials may be asked to clarify or interpret various portions of the questionnaire.
A person or business that contracts with Sanger or who seeks to contract with the City shall not boycott Israel at any time while providing products or services to the City of Sanger. This requirement does not apply to companies with fewer than ten full-time employees; or contracts that are less than $100,000.00.
Respondent verifies that it does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of this contract, as those terms are defined by Chapter 2274, Government Code. This requirement does not apply to companies with fewer than ten full-time employees; or contracts that are less than $100,000.00.
Respondent verifies that it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association and will not discriminate during the term of this contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association, as those terms are defined by Chapter 2274, Government Code. This requirement does not apply to companies with fewer than ten full-time employees; or contracts that are less than $100,000.00.
A person or business that contracts with Sanger or who seeks to contract with the City shall not do business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization while providing products or services to the City of Sanger.
The undersigned affirms that he/she has read and understands the specifications, terms, and conditions, all exhibits and attachments contained herein and that they are duly authorized to execute this response to the Request for Qualifications.
In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section 2252.908 of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties (Form 1295) to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The Texas Ethics Commission has adopted rules requiring the business entity to file Form 1295 electronically with the Commission.
Attach Completed 1295. Form can be found at
Enter a brief description about the project.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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