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Legal Counsel for Article 81 Guardianship Proceedings

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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General Info

Agency

New York → Department Of Social Services

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

New York, NY, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 06926P0015.

The full solicitation package (15 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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06926P0015-Community Guardian Services RFP

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PostedOct 8

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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AgencyNew York → Department Of Social Services

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Organization / AgencyNew York → Department Of Social Services

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Performs legal representation and filings for prime contractors on NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) projects to establish and maintain guardianship for incapacitated adults. Files initial court reports, serves annual reports per NYS Mental Hygiene Law Article 81, and represents clients in Supreme Court capacity reviews. Requires admission to the New York Supreme Court and license to practice law in NY. Delivers filed court reports, petitions, and approved orders.

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