50 Special Ethics Counsel (Evanston City Code 1-10-11)

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CITY OF EVANSTON REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NUMBER: 26-50 For Special Ethics Counsel (Evanston City Code 1-10-11) October 1, 2026 PROPOSAL DEADLINE: 2:00 P.M., October 27, 2026 ELECTRONIC BID SUBMITTAL: Bid responses will only be accepted electronically via E-bidding through DemandStar (WWW.DEMANDSTAR.COM) It is highly recommended that new DemandStar users complete the account setup process prior to project due date/time. 1 Revised 06-26-2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Notice to Proposers 3 1.0 Introduction 4 2.0 Scope of Services 4 3.0 Insurance 5 4.0 Submittal Requirements (Please see Attachments) 5-6 5.0 Additional Submittal Requirements 6 6.0 M/W/D/EBE Goals 6 7.0 Evaluation Criteria 7 8.0 Selection Process 7-8 9.0 Proposed Schedule 8 10.0 Questions Regarding RFQ 8 11.0 General Terms and Conditions 8 - 13 RETURN ALL EXHIBITS WITH RFQ Exhibit A – Disclosure of Ownership Interests Exhibit B – Additional Information Sheet Exhibit C – Conflict of Interest Form Exhibit D – Acknowledgment of Understanding Exhibit E – Anti-Collusion Affidavit and Proposer’s Certification Exhibit F – City of Evanston M/W/D/EBE Policy Exhibit G – M/W/D/EBE Participation Compliance Form Exhibit G – M/W/D/EBE Utilization Summary Report Exhibit H – M/W/D/EBE Participation Waiver Request Exhibit I – M/WD//EBE Assistance Organizations Exhibit J – Professional Services Agreement Acknowledgment Exhibit J – Consultant Certification and Verification Exhibit J – Professional Services Agreement Exhibit K – Cost Form 14 - 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 – 40 41 ATTACHMENTS DemandStar - E-bidding Instructions 42 - 43 2 Revised 06-26-2025 CITY OF EVANSTON NOTICE TO PROPOSERS The City’s Purchasing Office will receive proposals until 2:00 P.M. local time on October 27, 2026. Responses will only be accepted electronically via E-bidding through DemandStar (www.demandstar.com). Although registration is required, vendors can download solicitations and upload responses for free. Proposals shall cover the following: Special Ethics Counsel (Evanston City Code 1-10-11) RFQ 26-50 The City of Evanston’s Law Department is seeking proposals from experienced firms to serve as the City of Evanston’s Special Ethics Counsel as outlined in City Code 1-10-11. The above item shall conform to the RFQ on file in the Purchasing Office.