Attachment A - Office of Attorney General's Response to Vendors' Written Questions - RFP 040 2600000030.pdf
This document is an Attachment A - Office of Attorney General's Response to Vendors' Written Questions for Request for Proposal (RFP) 040 2600000030, involving the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The RFP is an active solicitation for panel counsel, with a proposal deadline of September 17 and written questions due by August 15. The contract term appears to run through June 30, 2026, and is open to law firms interested in providing complex litigation services. Vendors from other states are required to have a Certificate of Authority to Transact Business in Kentucky, which must be either granted or pending at the time of submission.
The document clarifies key procedural requirements, specifically noting that pursuant to KRS 45A.480(1)(b), the Commonwealth of Kentucky cannot award a state contract to a foreign entity that has not met the registration requirements under KRS 14A.9-010. The RFP is distinct from a previous complex litigation panel counsel contract (RFP 040 2500000106), and firms that were awarded the previous contract are not automatically included in this solicitation. Interested vendors must independently submit a bid for this specific RFP, with the understanding that the Commonwealth will evaluate submissions based on the outlined requirements.
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for Legal Services - Complex Litigation Panel Counsel. The solicitation seeks to establish contracts with legal counsel to assist the OAG on an "as needed, if needed" basis for investigating and pursuing legal actions related to potential violations of the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act, Medicaid, antitrust, and other state or federal statutes. The RFP was issued on August 4, 2025, with proposals due by September 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. The initial contract term is anticipated to be from October 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals for additional two-year terms as needed to conclude ongoing cases.
The contract will be structured on a contingency fee basis, with fee percentages capped according to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS 45A.717): 20% of amounts recovered up to $10 million, 15% between $10-15 million, 10% between $15-20 million, and 5% for amounts over $20 million. The total contingency fee is not to exceed $20 million. Contractors will be required to advance all litigation costs, including travel, expert witnesses, and other expenses, with potential reimbursement subject to OAG approval. The evaluation will be comprehensive, with up to 2,300 points allocated for technical proposals, focusing on background, experience, technical approach, and work schedule, with additional consideration for oral presentations if required.
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for Legal Services - Complex Litigation Panel Counsel. The RFP seeks to establish contracts with legal counsel to assist the OAG on an "as needed, if needed" basis for investigating and pursuing legal actions related to potential violations of the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act, Medicaid, antitrust, and other state or federal statutes. The solicitation was released on August 4, 2025, with proposals due by September 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. The initial contract term is anticipated to be from October 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential renewals to conclude any cases in progress. The OAG may award contracts to multiple attorneys or firms and reserves the right to reject all proposals.
The contract will be structured on a contingency fee basis, with fees capped according to Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS 45A.717). The fee structure ranges from 20% for amounts up to $10 million, descending to 5% for amounts over $20 million. Contractors will be required to advance all litigation costs, including expert witnesses, travel, and other expenses, with potential reimbursement subject to OAG approval. The evaluation will be comprehensive, with a maximum of 2,300 points allocated to technical criteria focusing on background, experience, and approach, with emphasis on complex litigation experience, consumer protection expertise, and investigative capabilities. Funding is contingent on availability, and the contract is not effective until approved by the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filed with the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee.
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