RFP 2026-04_Sep_8_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Connecticut, Office of the Attorney General (OAG), on behalf of the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), soliciting legal services proposals. The RFP seeks vendors to provide legal services addressing federal and state regulatory issues related to prediction markets, Connecticut gaming relations, and Connecticut tribal compacts. The scope of work encompasses advisory services, regulatory analysis, and legal representation on complex issues at the intersection of state gaming regulations, federal prediction market regulations, and Connecticut tribal gaming compacts. The solicitation opened on August 26, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT and closes on September 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT. No vendor questions and answers period, site visits, or bidders' conferences are specified in the documentation. The contract terms and renewal provisions will be established based on satisfactory performance and continued need for legal services. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated expertise in Connecticut gaming law and tribal-state relations, qualifications, relevant experience, understanding of Connecticut gaming law and tribal gaming compacts, proposed approach to identified legal issues, and proposed fee structures.

Pricing terms are to be specified by the vendor, with delivery on a Free On Board Destination basis. No specific funding amount is listed in the solicitation summary, though funding is provided through state appropriations to the Office of the Attorney General. The RFP does not indicate set-asides, incumbent contractors, or contract value estimates. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Eileen Meskill or Nicole Hart at the Office of the Attorney General, 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 5000, Hartford, Connecticut 06106, or via telephone at (860) 808-5318.