Title and Board Action Requested
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Award RFP No. 23-961-21, Real Estate Attorney Services, to C.J. Wilson Law, P.A., Gray Robinson, P.A., and McAteer Law, PLLC, for legal services related to real estate transactions and other land use matters, and approve the contract and the purchase for an estimated annual amount of $55,000.00.
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Executive Summary
The Director of Facilities and Construction, on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools, hereby requests the Board Award RFP No. 23-961-21, Real Estate Attorney Services, to C.J. Wilson Law, P.A., Gray Robinson, P.A., and McAteer Law, PLLC, for legal services related to real estate transactions and other land use matters, and approve the contract and the purchase for an estimated annual amount of $55,000.00.
Florida Statute 287.057(3)(e)(4) specifically exempts legal services from competitive solicitation processes otherwise required for the procurement of contractual services. However, in order to solicit consistent, uniform responses from prospective attorneys, RFP No. 23-961-21 was issued simultaneously to three firms. All firms submitted a proposal by the deadline requested, citing their qualifications and related experience. The proposals indicate all firms are capable of providing the required legal services. However, the submittals also indicate each firm possesses unique, individual strengths that would benefit the district in different ways. Consequently, it is in the district’s best interest to execute contracts with all three firms.
There is an additional advantage in hiring all three firms. Should the resources of one or two firms be fully committed when needed by the district, or if they're already engaged with a client with whom there would be a conflict of interest, such as a developer who is active in Hernando County, another firm can be contacted without delay.
My Contact
Brian Ragan
Director of Facilities & Construction
ragan_b@hcsb.k12.fl.us
(352) 797-7050
Jim Lipsey
Manager of Planning, Design and Construction
lipsey_j@hcsb.k12.fl.us
(352) 797-7050
2018-23 Strategic Focus Area
Pillar 3: Facility Operations
Financial Impact
The cost for this agenda item is estimated to be $55,000.00, see attached budget sheet. The cost for the previous fiscal year was $0.
If expenditure is not currently budgeted, this will serve as the budget amendment when Board approved. If the agenda item includes the purchase of goods or services, the funds requested are an anticipated amount and may fluctuate depending on such factors as current market conditions, product availability, additional funding sources, and the needs of the District. Should the actual cost exceed the anticipated amount, the Board approves the additional cost, after review by the superintendent, but not in excess of the funds available in the site’s approved annual budget.