Request For Proposals - General Legal Counsel Services

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VENTURA PORT DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GENERAL COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES Monday, October 12, 2026 Proposal Due Date: Monday, November 23, 2026 Ventura Port District 1603 Anchors Way Drive Ventura, CA 93001 Attn: Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. ABOUT THE VENTURA PORT DISTRICT 1 III. SCOPE OF SERVICES 2 IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 4 V. RFP PROCESS & TIMELINE 4 VI. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS 5 VII. PROPOSAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS 5 VIII. EVALUATION CRITERIA 8 IX. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 9 X. GENERAL CONDITIONS 9 I. INTRODUCTION The Ventura Port District (District) invites qualified attorneys or law firms to submit proposals and statements of qualifications to provide General Counsel Legal Services. The District seeks an experienced legal advisor with demonstrated expertise in California special districts, harbor and port law, public agency governance, and the California Harbors & Navigation Code. This solicitation is issued pursuant to the authority granted to special districts under Government Code § 53060, allowing engagement of legal services as “special services” requiring specialized training, experience, and competence. The District is an independent special district formed under California Harbors & Navigation Code § 6200 et seq. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify the most qualified legal counsel to advise and represent the District, its Board of Commissioners, and staff on a broad range of legal matters. II. ABOUT THE VENTURA PORT DISTRICT The District is a California independent special district, responsible for its own finances. It was established under Harbors & Navigation Code §6200 et seq. to manage, operate, and maintain the harbor, tidelands, beaches, piers, moorings, launch facilities, and related coastal infrastructure at the District. The District is governed by a publicly appointed Board of Port Commissioners that sets policy direction and provides oversight for all District activities. The Ventura City Council appoints the Commissioners. The Commissioners appoint a General Manager to manage the District. Mission & Responsibilities The District is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable harbor operations while preserving public access to coastal resources.