RFQ 26-003 - Outside Counsel - Guardianship Matters - Northern NY
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2139888
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Peter Rogers peter.rogers@omh.ny.gov (518) 549-5211
Updated .
About this opportunity
The New York State Office of Mental Health is requesting quotes for outside counsel to provide legal representation in Article 81 guardianship matters on behalf of clients at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg under RFQ 26-003, with quotes due October 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET and an anticipated three-year contract term beginning December 1, 2026.
The scope requires legal services for adult guardianship proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, including commencing guardianship actions in Supreme or Surrogate Courts, drafting orders to show cause and petitions, preparing affidavits and testimony, effectuating proper service, appearing at all hearings and conferences, and advising OMH on guardianship matters. The contractor must maintain workers' compensation and disability insurance, general liability insurance, and comply with New York State Finance Law sections 139-j and 139-k procurement lobbying restrictions. All contractors must participate in the State's electronic payment program.
The maximum contract value is $149,999 over the three-year term. Compensation is structured as hourly rates for partners, associates, and paralegals to be specified by the offeror. Judicial filing fees, appointed counsel fees for alleged incapacitated persons, and court evaluator fees ordered by the court are paid directly by OMH and excluded from the contract cap. Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from court hearings is permitted at GSA rates with required New York State travel forms. SDVOB and MWBE goals are both 0.00%.
Selection will be based on best value determination considering pricing, ability to provide services, and quality of services. Questions must be submitted to peter.rogers@omh.ny.gov by October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET, with responses distributed by October 26, 2026.
Opportunity text
The NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Counsel's Office is seeking to procure, through a Request for Quote (RFQ), a local Contractor to provide Outside Counsel - Guardianship services & representation in Article 81 Guardianship matters on behalf of clients at its Northern NY psychiatric facility: St. Lawrence Psychiatric Facility in Ogdensburg, NY. Award is anticipated to lead to a three-year discretionary contract effective December 1, 2026. A detailed Scope of Work is provided in the attached RFQ 26-003 document (pp. 1-4). Also attached for reference is a draft version of the contract boilerplate (including scope as Appendix D). Interested vendors should review the RFQ document and contract boilerplate for further information. Included in the RFQ document is Attachment D - Quote Submission (pp. 7-8), which should be used to submit a quote in response to this RFQ. A pre-quote Q & A period shall be conducted in the coming 7-10 days. As noted in the RFQ document (p. 4), potential Offerors are to submit questions in writing to peter.rogers@omh.ny.gov by 3:00pm ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Questions and answers will be sent to all potential offerors, as well as posted to this ad, by Monday, October 26, 2026. Quotes are due no later than 3:00pm ET on Friday, October 30, 2026. Please check the Contract Reporter website for updates. Any documentation or updates regarding this procurement will be posted there as well as emailed directly to all Offerors. "Pursuant to the New York State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, the Procurement Lobbying Act applies to this solicitation. Only the designated, sole point of contact listed below should be contacted during the restricted period of communication. The restricted period began with the publication of this ad and will end with the formal approval of the contractual agreement." Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C103048 - RFQ 26-003 10.14.26.pdf | ||
| C103048 - DRAFT Contract BP for reference 10.08.26.pdf |
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