Immigration Law Counsel

The Kansas Department of Commerce is requesting competitive proposals for immigration law counsel services to provide legal and advisory assistance on immigration visas and lawful permanent residence programs, with proposals due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

Bidders may claim eligibility for Disabled Veteran Owned Business or Certified Business preference categories if applicable, with supporting documentation required. All bidders must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue prior to submission and must complete forms addressing Boycott of Israel, Sexual Harassment, and Immigration Reform and Control Act compliance.

The scope covers legal and advisory services relative to immigration visa and lawful permanent residence matters on an ongoing basis. The deliverable is identified as Immigration Law Counsel services with a delivery date of September 15, 2026, to the Kansas Department of Commerce at 915 SW Harrison Street, Suite 250, Topeka, Kansas 66612. Responses must be submitted to the Department of Administration Procurement and Contracts at 900 SW Jackson, Suite 451-South, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1286.

Written questions for clarification are due by close of business on August 24, 2026, directed to Procurement Officer Lara J. Williams. No pre-proposal conference has been scheduled. The State of Kansas will accept payment via Procurement Card (P-Card) or electronic funds transfer (EFT), with no additional charges permitted for card usage. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses, waive minor deviations, and confirm tax status and IRCA compliance of contractors and subcontractors prior to contract award. Contractors defaulting on delivery or unsatisfactory performance may be debarred for up to three years under K.S.A. 75-37,103.