Legal Svcs for Fulton Co Courts Justice Resource

Fulton County, Georgia is soliciting proposals for legal services at the Fulton County Courts Justice Resource Center, with proposals due September 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 22, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Local preference and service-disabled veterans preference apply; MBE/FBE utilization targets of 16.83% and 3.31% respectively are mandatory conditions of the contract.

The consultant will provide general legal information, advice, and education to low- to moderate-income individuals and seniors on domestic legal matters and elder law issues. Core activities include approximately 30-minute consultation appointments (70% of time), conducting legal clinics and educational seminars on topics such as divorce, custody, child support, estate planning, guardianship, and elder fraud (20% of time), and administrative activities (10% of time). The consultant must maintain a physical presence at the JRC a minimum of four days per week or provide virtual consultations as directed by the JRC Manager. A current license in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia and at least three years of experience in domestic and senior legal services are required; backup attorneys must be available for continuity.

The contract runs January 1 through December 31, 2024, with two optional one-year renewal terms (2025 and 2026) subject to Board of Commissioners approval. Cost will be evaluated on average hourly rates across all classifications. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale: project plan (20%), qualifications of key personnel (20%), relevant project experience (20%), availability of key personnel (20%), local preference (5%), service-disabled veterans preference (2%), and cost proposal (13%). Local preference is awarded to businesses with a staffed, physical location in Fulton County for at least one year with a valid business license. Written questions are due August 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The County reserves the right to conduct reference checks, oral interviews, and site visits, and to reject any or all proposals. All respondents must complete Georgia E-Verify compliance affidavits, disclosure questionnaires, professional license certifications, and financial documentation.