Public Protection Litigation

The Kansas Office of the Attorney General is conducting a competitive Request for Proposal for consumer and public protection litigation services to support litigation matters in Sedgwick County. The procurement seeks qualified attorneys and law firms to provide legal representation in consumer protection actions, false claims and fraudulent misrepresentation actions, negligence actions, public nuisance actions, and antitrust or restraint of trade actions under various Kansas statutes. Contractors must be licensed to practice in Kansas state courts or federal courts in Kansas, maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per attorney or $2 million aggregate annually, and comply with the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct. The RFP was posted on February 18, 2026, with written questions due by March 10, 2026, and proposals due by March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time. The contract period extends from the date of award through June 30, 2031, and evaluation will be conducted by a Procurement Negotiation Committee consisting of the Secretary of the Department of Administration, the Director of Purchases, and the Head of the Using Agency. Responses must include detailed qualifications, experience, staffing information, conflict disclosures, and resumes for all attorneys expected to work on assigned matters, along with a completed Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Compensation will be structured as a contingent fee arrangement not to exceed 20% of amounts collected, with the contractor advancing all costs and expenses associated with litigation and bearing any losses if the State is unsuccessful in recovering settlement proceeds or damages. Bidders may claim preferences if they qualify as Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or hold Certified Business classifications, with appropriate supporting documentation required. All bid responses must include completed forms regarding Boycott of Israel certification, Sexual Harassment policy, Immigration Reform and Control Act compliance, and acceptance of State of Kansas terms and conditions. There is no guaranteed volume under this indefinite quantity contract, and the State reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bid responses and may waive minor deviations in specifications. Payment will be made via Procurement Card or electronic funds transfer, and all bid responses become property of the State and are subject to disclosure under the Kansas Open Records Act upon conclusion of the selection process. Contractors may not assign work to outside attorneys without express written consent from the Attorney General.