RFQ - Professional Services Labor & Employment

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Professional Services
Lorain County Board of Commissioners
RFQ No.: 8-3-26
Issue Date: 7-6-26
Submission Deadline: August 3, 2026
Submission Time: 4:00 PM
1. Introduction
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ)
from qualified firms and individuals to provide professional services for projects and initiatives
undertaken by the County.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is intended to identify firms with demonstrated
competence, experience, and qualifications in providing professional services in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
The County reserves the right to select one or more firms and may establish a list of pre-qualified
providers.
2. Scope of Services
Professional services may include, but are not limited to:
Collective Bargaining Contract negotiations
Labor & Employment counsel
Representation at CBA disputes (factfinding, conciliations)
Civil Service Classifications
Compensation Plans
Health Plan designs
Discipline hearings
Employment investigations
Legal Services relevant to public sector employment laws
Public Relations and Communications related to employees
Representation at SERB & SPBR and any other administrative hearings

Selected firms may be asked to provide services on a project-specific, continuing, or as-needed
basis.
3. Minimum Qualifications
Respondents shall demonstrate:
Appropriate professional licensing and certifications required by the State of Ohio
Minimum 5-15 years of relevant experience
Experience with governmental or public-sector clients
Financial stability and organizational capacity
Ability to comply with County insurance requirements
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations
4. Submission Requirements
Interested firms shall submit the following information:
A. Cover Letter
Include:
Firm name and address
Primary contact person
Telephone number and email address
Type of professional services offered
Signature of authorized representative
B. Firm Profile
Provide:
History and background of the firm
Organizational structure
Office locations
Number of employees
Areas of specialization

C. Relevant Experience
Include:
Description of similar projects completed within the last five (5) years
Client references with contact information
Public-sector experience
D. Key Personnel
Provide:
Resumes of key staff assigned to projects
Professional licenses and certifications
Relevant experience and qualifications
E. Project Approach
Describe:
Understanding of County needs
Proposed methodologies and service delivery approach
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines
F. Fee Structure
Provide:
Standard hourly rates
Fee schedules
Reimbursable expense policies
Any additional pricing information
G. Required Forms
Attach:
Proof of insurance
W-9 Form
Non-collusion affidavit (if required)
Equal Opportunity compliance documentation

5. Evaluation Criteria
Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated based on:
Criteria
Relevant Experience
Qualifications of Personnel
Technical Competence
Public Sector Experience
Capacity to Perform
References
Cost/Fee Structure
The County may conduct interviews with selected firms prior to final selection.
6. Submission Instructions
Submit an electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications no later than:
Date: August 3, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Submissions shall sent to:
Jessica Burns, Fiscal Administrator
Email: jburns@loraincounty.us
Questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to:
Contact Name: Megan Tellier Contact Name: Jessica Burns
Title: HR Generalist Title: Fiscal Administrator
Phone:440-329-5616 and/or Phone: 440-329-5240
Email: mtellier@loraincounty.us Email: jburns@loraincounty.us

7. Terms and Conditions
The County reserves the right to:
Reject any or all submissions
Waive informalities or irregularities
Request additional information from respondents
Cancel or reissue this RFQ at any time
Negotiate terms and fees with selected firms
Award contracts in whole or in part
Submission of a Statement of Qualifications indicates acceptance of the conditions contained in
this RFQ unless clearly and specifically noted otherwise in the submission.
8. Equal Opportunity Statement
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages
participation by minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged business
enterprises.