RFA - 2026 Adult Protective Services Contract Attorneys

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities, Central Adult Protective Services Unit, is soliciting qualified contract attorneys under RFA S-10000-00016003 to provide legal services for protective proceedings. The scope of work involves preparing, filing, and presenting petitions for protective orders, primarily for guardianship or conservatorship, in accordance with ORS chapter 125. Selected attorneys will be placed on a Contract Attorney Services Registry, and work is authorized through individual Requests for Work. The initial contract term is anticipated to be five years, with the agency awarding up to 12 contracts based on a first-come, first-served qualification process. To be eligible, applicants must be active members of the Oregon State Bar in good standing with no disciplinary history in the past five years, reside and practice law within Oregon, and possess experience in protective proceedings. Applications must be submitted electronically via OregonBuys by December 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. Required documentation includes a completed application packet with certifications regarding tax compliance, non-discrimination, and professional standing. Awarded contractors must maintain professional liability, commercial general liability, and automobile insurance, and adhere to strict confidentiality standards regarding client information and Social Security Administration records.