Legal Consulting Services

The County of Orange, Office of the District Attorney - Public Administrator is seeking competitive bids for Legal Consulting Services through a fully electronic solicitation via OpenGov, with electronic bids due on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 4:00 pm PST. The contract will be awarded to a qualified legal firm with at least five years of experience providing expert consultation, advice, and trial practice specifically in California State Bar disciplinary investigations and proceedings. Key requirements include maintaining an active California law license, expertise in State Bar Court proceedings, and the ability to avoid conflicts of interest with the Orange County District Attorney's objectives. Bidders must submit three references (at least two from law enforcement agencies), complete an online pricing submission, and potentially qualify for local small business (OCLSB) or disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences. The bid evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, considering factors such as qualifications, experience, resources, and acceptance of County terms and conditions. The contract term is initially set for three years with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, subject to mutual written agreement and potential approval by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside preferences for local small businesses (OCLSB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with potential advantages such as a 5% price matching opportunity in the Invitation for Bid (IFB) scenario and an additional 5% score boost in evaluation. Businesses certified in both OCLSB and DVBE categories may receive an enhanced 8% preference. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including a W-9 form, insurance certificates, and comply with Campaign Contribution Disclosure requirements under the Levine Act. The compensation structure is a firm-fixed fee contract with hourly rates for different professional levels, including attorney, paralegal, and law clerk rates, to be billed in one-tenth hour increments. While the exact maximum contract obligation is not specified, the county reserves the right to make multiple awards and negotiate final contract terms. Potential bidders must obtain a D-U-N-S number prior to contract award and are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, litigation history, and corporate changes from the past seven years.