Award RFQ 2024-008 Real Estate Legal Services for Webb County
Submitted for:
Joe Lopez
Submitted By:
Joe Lopez
Department:
Purchasing
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2024-008 "Real Estate Legal Services for Webb County" to the highest ranking respondent, Nossoman LLP, for the provision of legal services on an "as needed basis" for a three (3) year service term pursuant to the Texas Government Code; Professional Services Procurement Act and to further authorize General Counsel to negotiate the terms, conditions, and related fees of the professional service agreement and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]
Supplier
Rank
Score
Real Estate Legal Services
for Governments
Personnel Qualifications
References and Projects
100
45.00
30.00
25.00
Nossaman LLP
1
76.50
40.50
21.00
15.00
J Cruz & Associates, LLC
2
64.50
31.50
18.00
15.00
Law Office of Montemayor & Sae
3
64.50
31.50
18.00
15.00
The Weaver Law Firm
4
64.50
31.50
18.00
15.00
Caso Law Firm
5
60.00
27.00
18.00
15.00
Issue: The Webb County Commissioners Court is seeking consultation and representation on the following areas but not limited to real estate review and closings, right-of-way easements / acquisitions, title and boundary disputes, eminent domain, ad valorem taxation and other related legal services dealing with real property that may impact Webb County within its jurisdiction as a political subdivision of the State of Texas. Five (5) law firms submitted statement of qualifications by deadline.
Solution: Consideration to award to the highest ranking firm, Nossaman, LLP., and accept the rankings.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will proceed with the preparation of a professional services agreement for commissioners' court approval prior to execution.