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 to provide legal services for protective proceedings under ORS chapter 125. The primary objective is to establish a Contract Attorney Services Registry from which qualifying petitioners can select counsel to prepare, file, and present petitions for guardianships, conservatorships, or other protective orders. The agency may award up to twelve contracts, each with an anticipated initial term of five years. To be eligible, applicants must be 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 specific experience in protective proceedings. Awarded attorneys are required to maintain professional liability, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers compensation insurance. Legal services must adhere to Oregon trial codes and various state statutes and administrative rules, with a strict emphasis on maintaining the confidentiality of privileged client information and complying with Social Security Administration security requirements. Applications must be submitted electronically via OregonBuys by December 31, 2026, and must include a completed application packet with certifications regarding non-discrimination, tax compliance, and conflicts of interest. Payment is based on completed work accepted by the department, and reasonable court fees are reimbursable up to a maximum of 1,750 dollars per case. The contract allows for periodic rate adjustments based on the Portland Metropolitan Consumer Price Index to account for cost of living and market conditions.