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RFQ 26-003 - Outside Counsel - Guardianship Matters - Northern NY

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The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a local contractor to provide outside counsel and legal representation for Article 81 guardianship matters at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Facility in Ogdensburg, New York. The selected contractor will be responsible for commencing guardianship proceedings in the Supreme or Surrogate Courts of the State of New York, representing OMH and its facilities throughout these proceedings, and providing legal advice on adult guardianship matters. This discretionary contract is anticipated to be effective December 1, 2026, for a three-year term, with a maximum reimbursement ceiling of 149,999.00 dollars. Award selection will be based on a best value determination, evaluating the offeror's pricing, the quality of services provided, and the ability to meet the requested service requirements. The contractor must maintain professional liability insurance, adhere to HIPAA regulations, and comply with the New York State Procurement Lobbying Act. Invoices are to be submitted electronically to the OGS BSC Accounts Payable office, with payments due thirty days after submission via the eSupplier system. Quotes are due by 3:00pm ET on October 30, 2026, and must be submitted using the mandatory Attachment D form.

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OMH seeks legal counsel for Article 81 guardianship matters at St. Lawrence Facility.

Agency

New York → NYS Office of Mental Health

NAICS

541110 - Offices of Lawyers

Place of Performance

St. Lawrence County, NY, USA

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NYS OMH Contract C103048 - Outside Counsel Guardianship Northern NY

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RFQ 26-003 - Outside Counsel - Guardianship Matters - Northern NY

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RFQ 26-003: Outside Counsel Services – Guardianship Matters – Northern NY

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AgencyNew York → NYS Office of Mental Health
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Organization / AgencyNew York → NYS Office of Mental Health
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Peter RogersContract Management Specialist I
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The NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Counsel's Office is seeking to procure, through a Request for Quote (RFQ), a local Contractor to provide Outside Counsel - Guardianship services & representation in Article 81 Guardianship matters on behalf of clients at its Northern NY psychiatric facility: St. Lawrence Psychiatric Facility in Ogdensburg, NY. Award is anticipated to lead to a three-year discretionary contract effective December 1, 2026. A detailed Scope of Work is provided in the attached RFQ 26-003 document (pp. 1-4). Also attached for reference is a draft version of the contract boilerplate (including scope as Appendix D). Interested vendors should review the RFQ document and contract boilerplate for further information. Included in the RFQ document is Attachment D - Quote Submission (pp. 7-8), which should be used to submit a quote in response to this RFQ. A pre-quote Q&A period shall be conducted in the coming 7-10 days. As noted in the RFQ document (p. 4), potential Offerors are to submit questions in writing to peter.rogers@omh.ny.gov by 3:00pm ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Questions and answers will be sent to all potential offerors, as well as posted to this ad, by Monday, October 26, 2026. Quotes are due no later than 3:00pm ET on Friday, October 30, 2026. Please check the Contract Reporter website for updates. Any documentation or updates regarding this procurement will be posted there as well as emailed directly to all Offerors. “Pursuant to the New York State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, the Procurement Lobbying Act applies to this solicitation. Only the designated, sole point of contact listed below should be contacted during the restricted period of communication. The restricted period began with the publication of this ad and will end with the formal approval of the contractual agreement.” Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%

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