Outside Counsel Services

The New York Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has initiated a non-competitive procurement for Outside Counsel Services, specifically awarding a single-source contract to Steve Banks Law PLLC. This contract, which has received an exemption from competitive advertising by the Office of the State Comptroller, will cover legal services across all New York State counties for the period of 4/14/25-4/13/26. The procurement is designed to retain specialized outside counsel for litigation support, with the contract being directly awarded without a traditional bidding process. The contract opportunity, identified by State Local Contract Opportunity ID 68645d6dcbd6e5a7a20cd776, was posted on July 1, 2025, with an advertising end date of 07/24/2025. While specific detailed qualifications are not explicitly outlined, the nature of the contract suggests a need for legal expertise in litigation services. Any potential questions or comments regarding this sole-source procurement should be directed to the contracting agency's designated contact person.

The contract appears to be a direct award without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. Steve Banks Law PLLC is the sole identified vendor for this procurement, indicating a targeted, specific legal services engagement. No explicit budget range or award value is specified in the available documentation. The procurement covers all New York State counties, suggesting a broad potential scope of legal service requirements. While the contract term is precisely defined as one year (4/14/25-4/13/26), no additional details are provided about potential renewal options or future competitive solicitations. The exemption from competitive advertising implies a unique or specialized service requirement that justified the single-source selection of Steve Banks Law PLLC. Interested parties seeking more detailed information about the specific litigation support needs or contract expectations would need to contact the OAG directly.