Civil Legal Services for Bernalillo County Residents

The contract involves providing civil legal services to low-income residents of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with an emphasis on expanding access for economically disadvantaged populations. Funded by a $250,000 appropriation from the County’s General Fund, the project aims to address substantive legal issues through qualified legal practitioners, with proposals solicited via RFP 21-26-BB. The procurement process includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for November 17, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of December 9, 2025, through the County’s Bonfire eProcurement portal. The scope requires detailed organizational experience, capability, and service delivery methods, with evaluation criteria weighted towards service quality, organizational experience, and cost, culminating in a trade-off award basis that balances technical merit and price. Contract administration mandates strict compliance with various legal and ethical standards, including mandatory disclosures of campaign contributions exceeding $250 within the past two years, and certifications regarding unfair business practices. The County retains broad rights to audit, inspect, and reject proposals, with final acceptance contingent upon adherence to performance standards and legal requirements. Insurance, confidentiality, and record ownership provisions are incorporated, alongside detailed procedures for subcontracting, reporting, and performance monitoring. The contract period spans an initial two years with possible extensions up to six years, though specific delivery locations are not explicitly defined beyond general service provision within New Mexico. Offerors must submit comprehensive proposals conforming to strict formatting, page limits, and electronic submission requirements, with detailed instructions on proposal organization, supporting documentation, and compliance certifications.