Description

I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Clute, Texas (“City”), is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (“SOQs”) from
qualified attorneys or law firms to provide professional municipal prosecution services for the
Clute Municipal Court, a non-court of record, in accordance with applicable provisions of Texas
law. The City intends to select the most qualified respondent to serve as City Prosecutor
pursuant to a professional services agreement approved by the Clute City Council.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The City Prosecutor shall provide professional legal services including but not limited
to prosecution of cases within the jurisdiction of the Clute Municipal Court, court
appearances, preparation of legal documents, coordination with police and court staff,
plea negotiations, appeals when required, and other customary prosecutorial duties.
The position is part-time but may require additional hours.
The City Prosecutor shall report to and be supervised by the City Attorney and is
expected to maintain timely, professional, and efficient responsiveness to the Court
staff and all other parties, consistent with ethical obligations.

Requirements

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed in Texas, criminal law experience, knowledge of non-court of record
procedures, strong communication skills, and professionalism.

IV. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Municipal prosecution experience, Brazoria County familiarity, and government legal
experience.

V. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Cover letter, experience summary, role understanding, resumes, fee structure,
references, and conflict of interest certification.

VI. SELECTION PROCESS
Evaluation based on qualifications, experience, responsiveness, and fees. Interviews
may be conducted.

VII. TERM OF SERVICES
Initial one-year term with renewal options subject to Council approval.

VIII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION
Certification of compliance with Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code.

IX. PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Independent judgment, ethical compliance, and effective working relationships
required.

X. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
The City reserves the right to reject submissions or cancel the RFQ.

XI. SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Responses should be submitted via email to the City Attorney:
cityattorney@clutetexas.gov

Or they may be addressed and hand delivered to:
City Attorney – RFQ Response
Clute City Hall
108 E. Main Street
Clute, Texas 77531