Lopd legal representation and advice

The Law Offices of the Public Defender Agency (LOPD) in the State of New Mexico is pursuing a sole source procurement for legal representation and advice services. The procurement encompasses legal representation and advisory services for the appeal of a class action Petition of Writ of Habeas Corpus before the New Mexico Supreme Court (Case No. S-1-SC-40874) and related matters. The contractor must provide comprehensive legal services in support of LOPD's appellate proceedings, including strategy development, briefing, oral argument preparation, and legal consultation throughout the appellate process. The contract term is scheduled for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Prospective contractors must demonstrate expertise in habeas corpus litigation, appellate practice before state supreme courts, and class action law. The application deadline is June 5, 2026, with the sole source determination effective only after posting for thirty calendar days without challenge and subsequent written approval by the State Purchasing Agent or the Secretary of the General Services Department. Agency contact Adrianne Turner (505-835-2214 or Adrianne.tumer@lopdnm.us) and Chief Procurement Officer Liliana Ornelas (505-490-3702) are available for inquiries.

This procurement is structured as a sole source acquisition, meaning it is restricted to a single identified vendor, Rothstein Donatelli LLP, located at 500 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. The sole source justification indicates that this firm possesses unique qualifications or capabilities necessary for the specific appellate matter at hand, limiting competition to the identified contractor. The prospective contract value is $25,000.00 before tax, with an estimated tax amount of $1,906.25, subject to change based on final negotiation and applicable New Mexico tax rates. The contract contact for Rothstein Donatelli LLP is Marc Lowry (505-243-1443 or mlowry@rothsteinlaw.com). No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted categories are indicated in this sole source procurement.