RFA - 2026 Adult Protective Services Contract Attorneys

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Aging and People with Disabilities, Central Adult Protective Services Unit, is soliciting qualified attorneys through a Request for Application (RFA) to provide legal services related to adult protective proceedings under ORS 125. The contract requires attorneys to manage guardianships, conservatorships, and related protective legal services for vulnerable adults in Oregon, supporting petitioners in these proceedings. The work is to be performed in Salem, Oregon, under state law and agency standards, with legal compliance including criminal background checks, confidentiality, and professional diligence. Contract awards are based strictly on meeting minimal qualifications—active Oregon State Bar membership, residence and legal practice in Oregon, and relevant experience in protective proceedings—with contracts awarded on a first-come, first-served basis up to a maximum of twelve awards, independent of price considerations. The contract utilizes a Request for Work payment model with a maximum compensation ceiling of $20,000, reimbursing services per case at capped rates for standard and complex proceedings, as well as hourly rates for attorney and paralegal services within these limits. Contractors must comply with extensive security requirements due to access to sensitive State and federal data, including Social Security Administration records and Federal Tax Information, mandating rigorous background checks and information security protocols aligned with IRS Publication 1075 and other applicable regulations. Contract terms allow for up to five years of service with possible extensions and adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index or Cost of Living adjustments, subject to legislative approval. Special contract clauses address confidentiality, error reporting, equal opportunity, drug-free workplace compliance, and prohibition of conflicts of interest, including exclusion from certain federal sanction lists. Administrative provisions specify invoice submission to ODHS Aging and People with Disabilities in Salem, Oregon, with electronic funds transfer required, and designate a Contract Administrator who functions as the primary contact and contract officer representative. Applications must be submitted electronically by December 31, 2026, following prescribed formats, with all interactions handled via the OregonBuys procurement portal.