Civil Attorney Pool

The state of Kansas, through the Office of the Attorney General in Topeka, is seeking proposals for a Civil Attorney Pool to provide legal representation services. The RFP is open to attorneys and law firms interested in assisting the state in various types of civil litigation. The successful proposers will be placed on a list of eligible contractors to provide legal services to the Office of the Attorney General, Shawnee County, and the City of Topeka under the Kansas Tort Claims Act or other applicable sources of litigation authority. The contract term is for five years, beginning July 1, 2024. Qualified attorneys must be admitted to practice in Kansas state courts, U.S. District Court for Kansas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, or U.S. Supreme Court, and carry professional liability insurance. The scope of services includes investigating claims, filing and responding to motions, conducting discovery, engaging experts, negotiating settlements, and handling appeals. Contractors will be paid through a negotiated hourly fee arrangement, with fees remaining firm for at least three years.

The RFP includes preferences for certified businesses, disabled veteran-owned businesses, and those taking steps to discourage human trafficking. The state reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Bidders must provide a current tax clearance certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. The state may set off any debt owed by the contractor against payments due under the contract. The total contract value or budget range is not specified in the available information.