Fort Stockton EDC
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS – Legal Services

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Notice is hereby given that the Economic Development Corporation is requesting qualifications for:

Attorney Services

The Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation (FSEDC) requests statements of qualifications and related proposals for legal services. FSEDC is a 4A & 4B Type Corporation formed under the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979, as amended. The purpose of the FSEDC is to use economic development resources to encourage and promote the general economic welfare of the City, its residents and businesses as authorized by the Texas Local Government Code.
The FSEDC’s affairs are governed by the Board of Directors, appointed by the City Council of the City of Fort Stockton and subject to its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The FSEDC is funded by the 1/4-cent sales tax reimbursed to the City from the State Comptroller for each type.
The FSEDC solicits statements of qualifications from attorneys with experience in Texas municipal law and/or the Development Corporation Act of 1979, as amended. The FSEDC requires legal counsel to enable the FSEDC to execute its duties consistent with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Interested Parties can obtain a packet by visiting the FSEDC office or can request a packet via email by using the contact page on the Fort Stockton EDC www.fortstocktonedc.com or Fort Stockton City Hall located at 121 W. 2nd Street, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Maria EV Rodriguez, Interim EDC Director, at (432) 336-8525 ext. 111. The statement of qualification may be submitted in person, by delivery or mail on or before 4:00 CST on April 2, 2025, to Maria EV Rodriguez, Interim EDC Director (No emails, please). Statement of Qualifications and proposals received after that date and time will not be accepted or considered. The sealed envelope must clearly state that it is a Statement of Qualifications / Proposal for Economic Development Legal Services.

The Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to accept the statement which, in its judgment, is from the most responsible firm; to reject any or all statements; and to waive irregularities or informalities in any statement submitted.
The Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maria EV Rodriguez, Interim EDC Director

REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Attorney Services

Article I. Purpose
The Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation (FSEDC) is seeking Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Individual Attorneys to provide legal services to the FSEDC on a contract basis. To be considered, proposals must address each of the points requested in this document, including rates and fees.
The individual will review and draft contracts, agreements, deeds, easements, and advice on special projects to the EDC Director and EDC Boards. The Economic Development Corporation requests that one attorney be designated as the point of contact or lead attorney. Accessibility to and a timely response from the attorney is essential to the position.

Article II. Service Required
The individual selected is to have a license to practice law in the State of Texas and be a member of good standing of the State Bar of Texas. Experience with Texas municipalities and knowledge of Texas Municipal Law, Open Meetings Act, and land use and zoning regulations.
Essential legal services required include:

  1. Reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements, deeds, and easements;
  2. Providing advice regarding open meetings, public information, City Ordinances, State law, and real estate matters, including annexation, zoning, and condemnation;
  3. Reviewing EDC agendas and materials for meetings, anticipating and preparing legal advice on items to be addressed at the meetings;
  4. Providing legal opinions upon request;
  5. Preparing requests for any necessary Attorney General opinions.

The attorney must provide a detailed, itemized monthly billing invoice. Legal services are only billable upon phone or written requests or by directive from the EDC Director to prevent misunderstandings. That said, a standing request exists for the legal review of contracts and performance agreements submitted to FSEDC for consideration at regular meetings, along with anticipating and preparing legal advice on relevant issues. The EDC Director must approve all other requests before services begin. Counsel will generally need to familiarize themselves with the Economic Development Tax and the Texas Legislature.

Article III. Proposal Requirements
Please provide the following:

  1. Firm or individual name and contact information, including e-mail and website addresses and year organized.
  2. Provide the name of the assigned Attorney and complete resume of the person who will be responsible for the FSEDC legal matters.
  3. Provide a summary of the firm’s experience in each of the following areas and your strategy for managing those areas in which your firm does not have experience and would need to outsource, such as:
    1. Business contracts and agreements.
    2. Real estate matters, including deeds and easements.
    3. Open meetings and open records.
    4. State law as it pertains to Economic Development.
    5. Zoning and development processes.
  4. Proposed hourly rates for each attorney assigned to the FSEDC or any alternative fee structure you propose (flat monthly fee).
  5. List of references and contact information.
  6. Any other items which the firm/individual deems necessary.

Article IV. Evaluation Process
The Request for Qualifications due date is Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
All qualification/proposal packets must mark “SEALED BID – RFQ 2025- EDC ATTORNEY SERVICES” and must be sealed and addressed to:
Maria EV Rodriguez, Interim EDC Director
Fort Stockton EDC
121 West Second Street
Fort Stockton, Texas 79735

Article V. Inquiries
If you have any informational questions about this request, please contact Maria EV Rodriguez, Interim EDC Director, at marodriguez@cityfs.net or 432-336-8525 ext. 111.

Request for Qualifications Attorney Services 2025 EDC (1) (PDF) (Link will open in a new window)
Request for Qualifications Attorney Services 2025 EDC (2) (PDF) (Link will open in a new window)