Oswego County is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal assistance services to the elderly under the Older Americans Act. Proposals are due by August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract term is January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with potential for four one-year extensions. Services include income, housing, health, guardianship, consumer, and preventative legal matters. The county will award the contract based on best value. Late proposals will not be accepted. Electronic submissions are accepted via bidnetdirect. com.
Proposals are due on or before 2:00 p. m. , Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Payment shall be made at the contract price for the services provided and verified by county. The intent of Oswego County is to pay all invoiced expenses within 60 days. The county does not pay in advance.
The contract shall be awarded to the responsible firm or firms who best meet the RFP's criteria in the opinion of the county, providing the county with the best value service.
The county may make such investigation as it deems necessary to determine the qualifications and ability of a proposer, and the proposer shall promptly furnish the county all such information and data as the county may request for this purpose.
If the proposer fails to perform under the contract, fails to meet specifications, or fails to make satisfactory progress so as to endanger the overall contract performance, they may be determined to be in breach and the contract may be terminated by giving written notice to the proposer of such termination and specify the effective date thereof, at least five 5 days before the effective date of such termination.
Unauthorized communications may result in the rejection of the proposal. Failure to comply with terms or conditions, or becoming insolvent or bankrupt, may lead to termination.