Immigration Legal Services

The University of Wyoming is seeking proposals for comprehensive Immigration Legal Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for Albany County. The procurement aims to secure one or more individual attorneys or law firms capable of providing a full range of immigration legal services, including preparation and filing of employment-based Legal Permanent Resident petitions, nonimmigrant petitions (O-1, E-3, and TN visas), legal consultations, advice, and representation before federal agencies. Proposing suppliers must be licensed to practice law in the United States, possess a minimum of five years of experience in employment-based immigration services, and demonstrate professional development in immigration law. The evaluation process will assess proposals based on experience, qualifications, professional development, approach and methodology, cost-effectiveness, and client references, with each criterion scored on a 0-5 scale totaling 100 possible points. Key dates include supplier questions due by July 28, 2025, and final proposals due by August 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. The University prefers a flat fee arrangement for services, though hourly rates may be considered, and intends to establish a standard contract term of three years.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation indicates the University reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part, or to multiple suppliers based on its best interests. While no incumbent vendors are specified in the provided documentation, the procurement appears open to individual attorneys and law firms meeting the minimum qualifications. The RFP does not provide a specific budget range or total contract value, suggesting potential flexibility in contract scope and compensation. The University seeks to establish a comprehensive immigration legal services partnership that can address the institution's varied immigration-related legal needs, with an emphasis on flexibility, expertise, and cost-effectiveness. Proposing suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities through detailed submissions that highlight their professional experience, technical approach, and capacity to provide responsive and high-quality immigration legal services.