Summary
This document includes the RFP for General Counsel issued by PICA in the fall of 2023 and the response from the successful bidder, Ballard Spahr LLP, received in January 2024. PICA’s Board approved this contract in February 2024 for an initial one-year term with the option of three one-year renewals. PICA was seeking General Counsel to provide the following services: 1. Attend Authority Board meetings and provide legal counsel to the Authority Board related to all business of the Authority as it arises or as directed by the Authority Board. 2. At the request of the Authority Board, individual members, or Executive Director, attend meetings and provide legal counsel. 3. Conduct legal research and draft written advice and opinions as requested by the Authority. 4. Work in conjunction with the Authority regarding their responsibilities in order to represent the best interests of the Authority. 5. The Authority may require your firm to provide additional legal representation for special projects. The Authority will notify the firm via an assignment letter from the Board Chair or designee. The response from Ballard Spahr LLP outlined their qualifications, members of the team, proposed fees, and was responsive to other aspects of PICA’s RFP.