RFA - 2026 Adult Protective Services Contract Attorneys

The Oregon Department of Human Services, through the Aging and People with Disabilities division, has issued Request for Application S-10000-00015491 to establish a registry of qualified Contract Attorneys. These attorneys will provide legal services for the Central Adult Protective Services Unit, specifically focusing on protective proceedings such as guardianship and conservatorship under ORS chapter 125. The agency intends to award up to twelve contracts for an initial term of five years. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications to pass a mandatory evaluation gate, and the agency will review applications in the order they are received. The scope of work requires attorneys to prepare, file, and present petitions in protective proceedings, with the option to utilize paralegals and office assistants to maintain cost-effectiveness. Compensation is structured via hourly rates, with contract attorneys billed at $175.00 per hour, paralegals at $80.00 per hour, and office assistants at $20.00 per hour, alongside specific caps for legal fees and reimbursable court expenses. Contractors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including fingerprint-based criminal background checks, comprehensive insurance coverage for general liability, professional liability, and automobile liability, and rigorous non-discrimination and confidentiality protocols. Applications must be submitted electronically through OregonBuys by the deadline of December 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.