Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · MESA WATER DISTRICT
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Mesa Water District seeks proposals from experienced law firms for General Counsel services, advising on governance, compliance, contracts, litigation, and water law. The contract term is five years with extensions. Proposals due August 10, 2026, via PlanetBids.
Mesa Water District is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced law firms to provide comprehensive General Legal Counsel services. The selected firm will serve as the District’s primary legal advisor, providing expert guidance to the Board of Directors and General Manager on governance, compliance, contracts, litigation, and other legal matters. Counsel will be required to attend Board and committee meetings, workshops, and engage with key water agencies and regulatory bodies. The anticipated agreement term is five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional one‑year periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PST). Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Financial Services Address: 1965 Placentia AveCosta Mesa, California92627 County: Orange Other Details: 1. Proposals must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids; late or emailed/faxed submissions will not be accepted.2. All questions or clarifications must be submitted via PlanetBids by July 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM (PST).3. Proposers must have at least ten (10) consecutive years of recent, relevant experience providing legal services to public agencies or special districts.4. The selected firm must demonstrate competency in the California Water Code and public agency law, including Brown Act compliance, ethics, contracts, public works, groundwater regulation, and litigation.5. Familiarity with California water governance agencies (ACWA, DWR, SWP, MWD, MWDOC, OCWD, SWRCB, RWQCB, etc.) is required. Notes: 1. The anticipated agreement term is five (5) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional one‑year periods.2. All proposers must review and accept the Sample Professional Services Agreement (Exhibit C); exceptions must be submitted with the proposal.3. Mesa Water reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and does not guarantee a minimum level of services during the contract term.
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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