Legal Services for Workers' Compensation Claims and Litigation

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP-604985-25/LTT) seeking legal services specialized in workers' compensation claims and litigation, specifically focusing on workers' compensation claims, firefighter cancer diagnosis claims, and related legal proceedings to be administered by the Risk Management Division. The county is seeking a qualified law firm with extensive experience analyzing and litigating claims under Florida Statutes Sections 112.18 and 440, with particular expertise in working with self-insured governments and their third-party administrators. The evaluation process will comprehensively score proposals across four key criteria: staff experience (30 points), general firm experience and references (25 points), government and presumptive heart claim experience (25 points), and price proposal (20 points). The solicitation was released on March 17, 2025, with a deadline for questions on April 4, 2025, and proposals due on April 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Proposers must submit detailed information about attorneys' qualifications, including writing samples, board certifications, and references, with a strong emphasis on workers' compensation and government entity representation. Electronic submissions are required through the county's secure procurement portal, and the county reserves the right to conduct interviews and require presentations.

The contract will be a three-year term with options for two successive one-year renewals, contingent on fund availability, and includes a three-month probationary period during which Seminole County can terminate the agreement without cause. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the county requires extensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Auto Liability, Excess/Umbrella Liability, Pollution Liability, Cyber Liability, Professional Liability, and Crime and Employee Dishonesty Liability. The successful vendor must comply with E-Verify requirements, provide an attestation regarding foreign countries of concern, and submit an anti-human trafficking affidavit. Though no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the contract will be compensated on a Fixed Fee basis with rates to be outlined in a future exhibit. The county makes no guarantee of a minimum number of cases, but the selected firm will be expected to provide detailed reporting, including initial case evaluations, strategy documents, and regular updates. Professional Liability Insurance with a $5,000,000 per claim limit is specifically required, indicating the complex and high-stakes nature of the anticipated legal work.