S-10000-00016003

The Oregon Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities, Central Adult Protective Services Unit, issued Request for Application S-10000-00016003 to establish a registry of qualified contract attorneys. These attorneys will provide legal services for protective proceedings under ORS chapter 125, specifically drafting, filing, and presenting petitions to establish guardianships, conservatorships, or other protective orders for individuals who are functionally or financially incapacitated. The anticipated initial term of the contract is five years, with the possibility of extensions up to a total 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 experience in protective proceedings. Selected attorneys will be placed on the Contract Attorney Services Registry for selection by qualifying petitioners. Applicants must submit an application packet via OregonBuys by December 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. Requirements include proof of professional liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance, as well as certifications regarding tax compliance, non-discrimination, and federal exclusion lists. Burke C. Barnett serves as the updated Single Point of Contact for this solicitation.