Workers' Compensation Defense Counsel

This procurement seeks law firms capable of providing specialized legal defense services related to workers’ compensation claims on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The scope encompasses representing the Commonwealth before workers’ compensation judges, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, and appellate courts, with potential additional responsibilities as designated by relevant staff within the Office of Administration and related entities. The contract, anticipated to commence in 2025, is structured to ensure fair and reasonable compensation, with detailed provisions for billing, invoicing, and confidentiality, including strict guidelines for protecting trade secrets and proprietary information. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of demonstrating relevant personnel experience and past project performance through structured templates and references, supporting a competitive selection process. The contractual framework is governed by the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, the Commonwealth Procurement Code, and specific executive orders, ensuring compliance with state procurement standards. The documents include comprehensive templates for proposal submission, including cover sheets, personnel experience forms, project references, and detailed cost submittal instructions, all designed to facilitate transparent and accurate evaluation. The process also incorporates confidentiality notices to safeguard sensitive information and outlines procedures for submitting trade secrets or proprietary data. Overall, the RFP aims to establish a roster of qualified legal counsel capable of efficiently managing workers’ compensation defense cases, with a focus on experience, compliance, and confidentiality, to support the Commonwealth’s legal and administrative needs.