Legal consultation and representation services

Doña Ana County is seeking proposals for legal consultation and representation services under a sole-source procurement intent with proposals due July 3, 2026. The county is proceeding without competitive bidding, justifying the sole-source approach on Fred Kennon's unique expertise and specialized familiarity with county operations developed through prior engagement.

The scope encompasses comprehensive legal services across administrative law, contract law, criminal law, employment law, litigation assistance, statutory guidance, land use law, codes enforcement, property tax administration and enforcement, and election law. Services include direct legal consultation and representation to county personnel and the Board of County Commissioners, conducted in person or electronically as mutually agreed, and training sessions to county personnel as requested.

Kennon Law Firm's pricing structure is $125.00 per hour for Fred Kennon's legal services, travel and mileage reimbursement at the county's established rates, New Mexico State Bar dues reimbursement not to exceed $550.00, and continuing education costs not to exceed $2,000.00. The county's prior engagement with Kennon Law ran from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; the solicitation does not specify a defined contract term end date for the current engagement.

The sole-source justification asserts that engaging an alternative entity would result in substantial service duplication, operational inefficiencies, and unnecessary public expenditure. No formal competitive research documentation supports the sole-source determination.