The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Governor's Office of General Counsel, is seeking proposals from law firms to provide defense counsel legal services for the Workers Compensation Program. Services will cover defense of claims against 14 Commonwealth-owned universities and the Office of the Chancellor. The selected firms will provide a full range of legal services, working with the state system's claims administrator and coordinators. Proposals are due by June 15, 2026. The Commonwealth will make a limited multiple award to the highest evaluated firms.
Bids must be received by the purchasing agency on the solicitation due date no later than the solicitation due time as set forth in the solicitation. The solicitation due date is 06/15/26 and the solicitation due time is 4:00 PM.
The department will use its best efforts to make payments on invoices that conform with the requirements set forth in paragraph 7 within 45 days of receipt. The Commonwealth will make invoice payments through the Automated Clearing House (ACH).
The Commonwealth will be making a limited multiple award to the highest evaluated law firms based upon the criterion set forth in this RFP.
Law firms must be duly licensed and in good standing to practice before the judicial forum, court, board, or tribunal where they will appear on behalf of the department. The contract also includes provisions for contractor responsibility verification.
Failure to comply with nondiscrimination/sexual harassment provisions may result in cancellation or termination of the contract and forfeiture of money due. Failure to comply with enhanced minimum wage provisions may result in sanctions, including termination or debarment.
In the event of a controversy or claim arising from this contract, the law firm must, within six months after the cause of action accrues, file a written notice of the controversy or claim with the general counsel for a determination. The decision of the general counsel will be final and conclusive unless, within 15 days after receipt of such written determination, the law firm files a claim with the Commonwealth's Board of Claims.
The law firm may be disqualified if it fails to disclose a conflict or undertakes a conflicting representation without obtaining a waiver. Violations of integrity provisions, responsibility provisions, or nondiscrimination/sexual harassment clauses can lead to termination, debarment, or other sanctions.