Legal Services

Oswego County Department of Social Services is soliciting proposals for comprehensive legal services through RFP-25-DSS-002, seeking a qualified law firm or attorney to provide extensive legal support. The procurement covers representation in multiple court venues including Family Court, Supreme Court, and Surrogates Court, with specific focus on child support cases, Article 3, 6, 7, and 10 cases, Article 78 hearings, guardianship proceedings, and Integrated Domestic Violence matters. Proposers must establish an office in Oswego County and work collaboratively with in-house attorneys, with a strict prohibition on representing entities adverse to the County of Oswego. The proposal is due by 2:30 p.m. on May 14, 2025, with the initial contract term running from June 12, 2025, to June 11, 2026, and potential for four additional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria will include understanding of the RFP requirements, performance track record, experience with similar legal projects, staff qualifications, and cost-effectiveness. Proposers must submit detailed information about their firm, including experience, staff credentials, professional references, and a comprehensive cost estimate.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The county reserves the right to terminate the contract with sixty days' notice, providing flexibility in the procurement process. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the comprehensive nature of legal services suggests a substantive contract value commensurate with full legal representation across multiple court proceedings. The successful proposer will be expected to provide a dedicated legal resource that can handle complex social services legal matters, with an emphasis on local presence and deep understanding of county-specific legal requirements. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive solicitation open to qualified legal practices with demonstrated expertise in public sector social services law, though no incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation.