RFR 193424 MDPH Attorney Services and Legal Support Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health (MDPH), is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) to procure a pool of qualified attorneys and legal professionals to provide a variety of legal services on an as-needed basis. The RFR seeks applications in four categories: Lead Poisoning, Guardianship, Other Legal Services, and Non-Attorney Legal Support Services. Respondents must detail their professional experience, provide resumes or CVs, and propose maximum hourly rates for their specialty legal services. The contract term is for an initial period of one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by a specified deadline, and a mandatory bidder's conference was previously held. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the most advantageous proposal.

The RFR indicates that MDPH is seeking participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. While no incumbent contractors are identified, the RFR notes that current legal services are procured through various mechanisms. Funding for the contract will come from MDPH's general operating budget, with specific amounts to be determined based on the awarded contracts. The RFR does not specify any set-aside requirements or budget ranges, but emphasizes that the legal services will be utilized on an as-needed basis through a master agreement structure.