Legal Services to Assist with Defending Civil Litigation

The Office of the Attorney General of the State of Utah (OAG) is seeking legal service providers through a Request for Proposal (RFP) to assist with defending civil litigation. This procurement will result in multiple professional service agreements (PSAs) with selected law firms, who will be eligible to enter into contracts with the OAG for a five-year period. The primary objective is to establish a roster of qualified legal service providers capable of supporting the OAG's civil litigation defense needs. Evaluation will be conducted using a detailed scoresheet that assesses vendor qualifications, technical capabilities, and proposed costs. Key submission requirements include a cover sheet, technical criteria documentation, cost proposal form, and a claim of business confidentiality form. The RFP was posted on November 5, 2025, with proposals due by November 24, 2025. Vendors must guarantee their pricing for a one-year period and will be selected based on a comprehensive review of their submitted materials.

While the RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it requires vendors to meet certain prerequisites outlined in the vendor prerequisites document. The procurement appears open to qualified law firms with demonstrated expertise in civil litigation defense. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the RFP suggests multiple contract awards will be made, indicating a potentially significant opportunity for selected legal service providers. The contract term is structured for five years, with an initial one-year pricing guarantee, which provides potential stability for successful vendors. The competitive selection process will likely involve a thorough review of each firm's technical capabilities, experience, and proposed cost structures, as indicated by the accompanying scoresheet and evaluation criteria documents.