RFQ - Land Use Attorney
| Location: | Connecticut |
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| Posted: | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Agency: | Town of Litchfield |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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TOWN OF LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
LAND USE ATTORNEY LEGAL SERVICES
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
SUBMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION:
Denise Raap
First Selectman
Town of Litchfield 74 West Street, P.O. Box 488
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-7550
nyarrish@townoflitchfieldct.gov
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 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 shall provide legal advice and representation to the following entities:
Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Milton HDC and Town Staff on a
variety of issues related to topics such as but not limited to land use, zoning, code enforcement,
public works easements and the Freedom of Information Act. Experience and expertise in the
area of legislation related to affordable and multifamily housing is required.
Scope of Services
The Town invites submittals from qualified firms to provide Land Use Attorney legal counsel
services. Duties are expected to include, but are not limited to:
-Represent the Town in actions, suits or proceedings brought by or against it or any of its land
use department, including its staff, agencies, boards and commissions.
-Serve as the legal advisor to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals,
and Milton HDC in all land use matters affecting the Town, provide written opinions on any
question of law involving the respective powers and duties of the land use departments, boards
and commissions.
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-Prepare land use regulation amendments and decision resolutions for consideration by the
respective boards and commissions.
-Prepare or approve forms of contracts or other instruments to which the Town is a party or in
which it has an interest with respect to land use regulation matters.
-Advise the Town, and its land use officers, boards and commissions to appeal from orders,
decisions and judgements and to advise the Town and its land use officers, boards and
commissions to compromise or settle any claims against the Town.
-Draft, review and edit documents such as proposals, agreements, reports, plans and
correspondence.
-Advise as necessary, the Board of Selectmen and the Town Attorney on the status of any land
use litigation and appeals.
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@townoflitchfieldct.gov
Deadline for Submission: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Evaluation and Selection
The Town intends to “short-list” firms responding to this RFQ and conduct interviews with
selected respondents. Evaluation will be based on:
-Qualifications and experience with similar engagements
-Knowledge of municipal and land use law
-Demonstrated experience with affordable housing legal issues
-Ability to provide timely and effective legal services
-Fee structure and cost-effectiveness
-References
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The selected firm will be required to maintain professional liability insurance coverage of at least
$1 million. It must comply with all municipal, state, and federal affirmative action and equal
employment opportunity guidelines.
Disclaimers
The Town does not express or imply any obligation to reimburse responding firms for expenses
incurred in preparing submissions. The Town reserves the right to:
-Reject any or all submissions
-Select a firm in a manner deemed in the Town’s best interest
-Waive any informalities or irregularities
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