T102205 - Outside Counsel, Guardianship, Western NY - CRER-2425-032

The New York State Office of Mental Health is adapting their contract T102205 to include additional funds for the purpose of settling outstanding invoices for the fiscal year 2024-2025. An exemption from the usual advertising requirements in the NYS Contractor Reporter has been granted by the Office of the State Comptroller, facilitating a sole-source arrangement with the legal firm Magavern Magavern Grimm, LLP. This decision underscores the direct selection of a vendor due to unique circumstances, bypassing traditional competitive bidding processes. The contract will span a one-year period, covering Erie and Monroe counties in Western New York. The exemption allows the Office of Mental Health to maintain continuity in legal services, particularly concerning guardianship matters without undergoing the usual procurement protocols. Interested parties or those with inquiries regarding this sole-source award are advised to contact the responsible contracting agency. The contract opportunity falls under the category of solicitation by the SLED (State, Local, and Educational) sector, with the contract value estimated between $50,000 and $200,000, set to conclude on April 2, 2025.