MGC Outside Counsel Services RFR

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is soliciting proposals for outside legal counsel to provide services on an as-needed basis under the supervision of the General Counsel. The scope of work focuses on general legal, regulatory, and enforcement issues, specifically regarding the Commission's oversight of G.L. c. 23K, c. 23N, c. 128, and c. 128A. Key service categories include general outside counsel, employment and labor law, data privacy law, and intellectual property law. This is a rate contract with an estimated annual value that may exceed $250,000. The initial contract term is three years, with options for two additional three-year renewals and one one-year renewal, for a total maximum duration of ten years. Award selection is based on a weighted scoring system: 65% for the general response (evaluating expertise, experience, and capacity), 25% for the Supplier Diversity Plan, and 10% for price. The MGC applies a strict award preference hierarchy, prioritizing SDO certified MBE, WBE, VBE, LGBTBE, or DOBE bidders first, followed by SBPP and other SDO certified bidders, and finally all other bidders. Proposals must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS and are limited to ten pages, excluding required forms and resumes. Required documentation includes a signed cover letter committing key personnel, a budget spreadsheet, and various certification forms.