Legal Services

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Aug 14, 2026
Due:	Sep 2, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	147-147-2026 Legal
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Solicitation Number:	147-147-2026 Legal
Project Title:	Legal Services
Description:	Asheboro City Schools (ACS) is seeking proposals from interested school board attorneys to provide legal services.
Opening Date:	9/2/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	8/14/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	ASHEBORO CITY SCHOOLS


Solicitation Number * 147-147-2026 Legal	Department ASHEBORO CITY SCHOOLS	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-09-02T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-08-14T14:24:03.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code General agreements and contracts
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Interviews on September 3 2026	Solicitation Type * RFP
Owner jasmine vang
Description Asheboro City Schools (ACS) is seeking proposals from interested school board attorneys to provide legal services.

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Direct All Inquiries To: Jasmine Vang

jvang@asheboro.k12.nc.us

Questions Due Date:

2:00 PM August 20, 2026

Asheboro City Schools

Request for Proposals

Purchasing Department

1126 S. Park Street

Asheboro, NC 27203

(336)625-5104

Request For Proposals:

147-2026 Legal Services

Proposal Due Date:

2:00 PM September 2, 2026

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Proposals, subject to the conditions made a part hereof will be received until 2:00 PM EST on the day of

opening for furnishing and delivering the commodity/services as described herein.

EXECUTION

In compliance with this Request for Proposals (RFP), and subject to all the conditions herein, the

undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to furnish and deliver any or all services upon which prices are

proposed, at the prices set opposite each service within the time specified herein. By executing this

proposal, the undersigned Vendor certifies that this proposal is submitted competitively and without

collusion (G.S. 143-54).

1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

Asheboro City Schools (ACS) is seeking proposals from interested school board attorneys to provide legal

services. Below is a brief Description of Asheboro City Schools:

Enrollment: Approximately 4500 students in grades Pre-K – 12

590 employees

Schools: 10 school buildings, 4 additional facility structures which include the Central

Office, Maintenance and Facilities Department, Transportation Department and the Global

Innovation Center.

➢ Balfour Elementary School

➢ Charles W. McCrary Elementary School

➢ Donna Lee Loflin Elementary School

➢ Guy B. Teachey Elementary School

➢ Lindley Park Elementary School

➢ North Asheboro Middle School

➢ South Asheboro Middle School

➢ Asheboro City High School

➢ Asheboro City High School– Zoo School

➢ Early Childhood Development Center

Asheboro City Board of Education:

➢ Gidget Kidd, Chairman

➢ Melissa Calloway, Vice-Chairman

➢ Mikayla Cassidy

➢ Baxter Hammer

➢ Adam Hurley

➢ Dr. Beth Knott

➢ Hailey Lee

➢ Ryan Patton

➢ Dr. Brad Thomas

Management:

Budget: The 2025-2026 Budget of $93.1 million was approved by the Board on November 13, 2025.

Educational programs begin in preschool and prepare students for post-secondary education, college

preparation and movement into the world of work upon graduation.

Nothing herein is intended to exclude any responsible firm or in any way restrain or restrict

competition. All responsible firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Asheboro City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals

submitted in the best interest of Asheboro City Schools, and the Board further reserves the right to

waive any defect or informality in any proposal should it be in the best interest of Asheboro City

Schools.

Asheboro City Schools Board of Education intends to enter into a contract with the successful Proposer

incorporating all provisions of the Request for Proposal. By submitting a Proposal, the Proposer is

agreeing to enter into such a contract if they are awarded the work.

Asheboro City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to exercise renewal thereafter. Asheboro City

Schools has the right to terminate any contract executed pursuant to this Request for Proposals with a

ninety (90) day written notice

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

This RFP is comprised of the base bid document, any attachments, and any addenda released before

contract award. All attachments and addenda released for this RFP in advance of any Contract award are

incorporated herein by reference. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the terms and

conditions of this RFP and any addenda issued hereto.

3.0 SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Proposal Questions

Upon review of the RFP documents, vendors may have questions to clarify or interpret the RFP in order

to submit the best proposal possible. To accommodate the proposal questions process, vendors shall

submit any such questions by 2:00 PM, August 20, 2026 to Jasmine Vang at jvang@asheboro.k12.nc.us.

Proposal Submittal

Sealed proposals, subject to the conditions made a part hereof and the receipt requirements described

below, shall be received at the address indicated below, as described herein. Two (2) copies of the

proposal should be addressed in an envelope with the RFP number as shown below. It is the

responsibility of the bidder to have the proposal in the Asheboro City Schools Purchasing office by the

specified time and date of opening. Proposals shall be marked on the outside of the sealed envelope

with the Vendor’s name and RFP number.

Mailing Instructions (Delivered by US Postal Service or Any Other Means):

RFP 147 2026 Legal Services

Jasmine Vang/Purchasing Department

Asheboro City Schools

1126 S. Park Street

Asheboro, NC 27203

All RFPs submitted up to the deadline date will be reviewed by a committee comprised of the

Superintendent, Chief Human Resource and Support Services Officer, Director of Support

Services, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Special Education, and an Ad Hoc committee of

the Asheboro City Schools Board of Education. Proposals received after the 2:00 pm deadline

will not be considered. Each RFP will be evaluated based on the standards provided in the

Evaluation Criteria section of the RFP. Items that will be considered are Credentials,

Experience, Methodologies, References and Fee Schedules.

4.0 AWARD AND PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Review and Award

Asheboro City Schools reserves the right to reject any or all proposals presented and to waive any

informalities and irregularities. All projects are awarded contingent upon funding. Offer valid for 60 days

from date of opening, unless otherwise stated. After this time, any withdrawal of offer shall be made in

writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this RFP.

Evaluation Criteria

All qualified proposals will be evaluated, and award will be made based on consideration of criteria

specified herein.

5.0 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENT

A. Scope of Work

Asheboro City Schools (ACS) is seeking legal services from a lawyer or law firm(s) that will take

all necessary steps to provide Asheboro City Schools with excellent legal advice, representation

and defense while remaining sensitive to the issue of cost. The educational areas that services

requested include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Board of Education Representation

• General Education law

• Vendor Contract Review

• Human Resources and Personnel Concerns

• Special Education Law

Description of Services

The selected attorney(s) will provide legal services including, but not limited to, the

following:

Services to be included in each of the service areas:

• Legal counsel and advice to the Board and District Administration

• Timely advice and counsel on emergent matters. Counsel is expected to

respond, at least verbally to be followed in writing, within a maximum of

twenty-four (24) hours when an inquiry is made by the Board or the

Administration

• Written legal opinions upon request

• Initiate and/or defend lawsuits as necessary and at the direction of the Board

• Prepare all necessary legal documents

• Attend all regular meetings for the Board, and attend meetings with

committees or third parties upon request

• Work cooperatively with legal counsels or insurance companies,

consortiums, or other entities with whom the Board may be affiliated

• Represent Asheboro City Schools in all judicial and/or administrative

proceedings within the specific service area in which Asheboro City Schools

or any of its board members, administrators, or agents may be a party or

have an interest

• Provide written, timely notification to the Board of changes in school law or

state regulations including court and administrative decisions that might

impact upon the operation of Asheboro City Schools

• Conduct in-service programs on specified legal issues for appropriate staff

members upon request

• Advise on matters relating to student discipline, suspensions, and appeal

hearings

• Advise on matters pertaining to custody orders relative to student

enrollment

• Fulfill other legal duties as are commonly accepted and assigned

General Counsel Services to be provided:

• Review and advise for legal notices, resolutions, board policies, and matters

of Asheboro City Schools governance

• Review and advise in matters of procurement and service contracts, bid

specifications, bidding matters, contract preparation and execution, and

remedies of contract disputes

• Provide advice and counsel on all matters related to students including

discipline, attendance, adherence to rules and regulations, etc.

• Represent the Board in matters involving interface with the county and

municipal governing bodies as needed

• Provide assurance statements as required for financial audits, bonding

matters, and grant compliance.

Counsel Services to be Provided (but not limited to):

• School Board. Review recent and pending changes in Federal and North

Carolina State laws, and update the district’s school board policies including

the State Board of Education regulations and the Open Meeting Law. Review

Board of Education agendas and obligations of the Board of Education

meetings, when requested. Respond to other legal responsibilities and

obligations of the Board of Education and/or Asheboro City Schools such as

real estate acquisitions, contract reviews and litigation issues. Contact with

the Board of Education would be with the Board Chairman. Review and

advise for legal notices, resolutions, board policies and matters of direct

governance. Provide legal research and advice pertaining to specific

educational law issues that may arise in regard to Asheboro City Schools

policies, procedures, Board of Education actions, educational programs,

student and personnel issues.

• Superintendent’s Office. Complete research on selected policy issues,

administrative regulations, and student/faculty personnel activities. Assist in

policy drafting and regular policy update recommendations. Prepare legal

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