Request for Proposal - City Attorney Services - Labor

The City of Hermiston (City) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms or individuals for labor and employment legal services. The City plans to select one firm to award a contract based on subject matter expertise. Proposing firms should possess comprehensive knowledge in Oregon public sector labor law, specifically the Oregon Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA), and federal and state employment laws. A complete description of services is provided under Section 3 of this document. The City’s objective is to enter into one agreement that will provide these comprehensive services.

The City’s expectation of any consultant the City contracts with is that the consultant’s values align with the City’s values of highly ethical conduct, fiscal responsibility, respect for the City and others, and responsiveness to the City’s customers.

The City is committed to ensuring equity and fairness in its contracting and purchasing process and increasing opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses enterprises. Furthermore, the City strongly encourages its consultants to utilize these businesses when providing services and materials for city contracts and projects.

Proposals must be submitted to the City of Hermiston, Attn: Crystal Inners, Human Resources Specialist, cinners@hermiston.gov. Proposals will be received until 4:00 p.m. (PST), on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, for the purpose of selecting a proposal who evidences the highest level of qualifications to provide legal services related to labor and employment law. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.