Legal Writer Program
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- NIA1 472 260000000688 1
- State
- Michigan
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- UNSPSC codes
- 80121706 Employment law services
- 80121609 Legal Research Services
- 80122001 Independent dispute mediation or arbitration service
- 92101802 Plea bargain agreements
- 80121903 Expert witness service
- 94131603 Legal assistance services
- 92101804 Criminal case fees or fines
- 80121900 Compensated legal participation services
- 80122000 Legal review and inquiry services
- 92101800 Court system
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- 80121610 Debt collection law services
- 80121705 Employee benefits law services
- 80121707 Labor disputes law services
- 80121901 Jury member service
- 80121902 Witness service
- 80122002 Independent commission or board of inquiry service
- 92101805 Appeals process or judicial review
- 92101803 Civil case court expenses
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About this opportunity
The Michigan Department of Corrections' Procurement Office has issued a Notice of Intent to Award for the Legal Writer Program (RFP 260000001917), with the notice dated August 11, 2026 and objections due by August 17, 2026.
Peterson Paletta Balice, PLC of Grand Rapids, Michigan is the sole bidder and recommended awardee. The Joint Evaluation Committee scored the firm 100 out of 100 points across all evaluation criteria: Product Quality (40 points), Service Capabilities (30 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (30 points).
The contract provides legal assistance services to MDOC offenders. The initial price proposal of $4,355,420 was negotiated to a final award amount of $4,191,645, itemized as $94,120 for Clerical Staff, $3,957,525 for Attorney Staff, and $140,000 for Training Rate. The contract term is three years with up to four renewal options.
The original RFP was posted April 30, 2026 with a proposal due date of June 1, 2026. Bidders not recommended for award may request a debriefing with Solicitation Manager Chris Hopcraft at HopcraftC@michigan.gov or 517-241-2192. Award is pending State Administrative Board approval.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Award 260000000688 - Legal Writer Program.docx | DOCX document |
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