RFQ - Land Use Attorney

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TOWN OF LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) LAND USE ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES SUBMISSION DEADLINE: June 18, 2025, 9:30 a.m. SUBMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION: Denise Raap First Selectman Town of Litchfield 74 West Street, P.O. Box 488 Litchfield, CT 06759 860-567-7550 nyarrish@townoflitchfield.org Proposals will be accepted in electronic format only, preferably in a PDF version. Purpose The Town of Litchfield (“the Town”) is seeking submittals from qualified firms or individuals to provide Land Use Attorney legal services. The selected attorney or firm will work with the Town’s land use boards, commissions, and staff on a range of matters related to planning, zoning, and other development-related legal issues. Description of Engagement The Land Use Attorney will provide legal advice and representation to the following entities: - Planning and Zoning Commission​ - Inland Wetlands Commission​ - Zoning Board of Appeals​ - Town staff Legal services will address issues including, but not limited to:​ - Land use and zoning regulations​ - Code enforcement​ - Easements, including Public Works ​ - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance​ - Affordable housing applications and related legal issues 1 Scope of Services The Town invites submittals from appropriately qualified firms to provide Land Use Attorney legal counsel. Duties are expected to include, but are not limited to: - Representing the Town in legal proceedings involving land use matters​ - Advising land use boards, commissions, and officers on legal matters, powers, and duties​ - Preparing legal opinions, land use regulation amendments, and decision resolutions​ - Drafting and reviewing contracts, documents, and correspondence related to land use matters​ - Advising the Town and its land use authorities on appeals, settlements, and litigation strategy​ - Supporting the Board of Selectmen and Town Attorney with legal updates and litigation status reports Submittal Requirements Interested firms must submit the following in electronic format (PDF preferred): - Letter of interest summarizing qualifications and relevant experience​ - Firm brochure (if available)​ - Resumes for key personnel​ - Description of experience with similar municipal or land use legal work​ - Specific experience with affordable housing matters​ - List of references​ - Rate schedule for services Submissions should be directed to: Denise Raap, First Selectman​ nyarrish@townoflitchfield.org Deadline for