CPCS Children and Family Law Division and Mental Health Litigation Division Attorney Workload Study

The Committee for Public Counsel Services of Massachusetts is soliciting a qualified firm to conduct independent workload studies for the Children and Family Law Division and the Mental Health Litigation Division. The primary objective is to develop evidence-based, sustainable workload standards and caseload limits that ensure high-quality legal representation while accounting for professional and ethical obligations. The selected vendor will be required to employ a transparent methodology incorporating staffing data, billing records, and practitioner input to produce two comprehensive final reports and present the findings to agency leadership. The contract will be awarded based on the best overall value, prioritizing the vendor's ability to meet the goals of the study over the lowest bid. Proposals must be submitted as a single email submission and include a separate lump-sum pricing proposal. Awardees must comply with Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, including strict anti-discrimination laws, fair labor practices, and professional insurance requirements. Payments are processed via EFT with standard terms of 45 days from invoice receipt, and the contractor must designate a Contract Manager as key personnel.