Request for Application (RFA) for Adult Protective Services Contract Attorneys in Oregon. The State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, is seeking qualified attorneys to provide legal services for protective proceedings under ORS 125. The contract term is anticipated to be five years, with up to twelve contracts awarded. Applications will be reviewed in the order received. The opening date for applications is December 31, 2026. The Single Point of Contact is Sharon M. Landis. Attorneys must be members of the Oregon State Bar in good standing, practice law within Oregon, and have experience in guardianships/conservatorships. Hourly rates are specified for attorneys, paralegals, and office assistants. Administrative costs are included in hourly rates. Agency will not reimburse for travel or additional expenses. Applications are public record after intent to award. The RFA is governed by Oregon law.
Applications are due by December 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. opening date: december 31, 2026, 3: 00 pm pacific time
Contract attorneys will be paid hourly rates: **** for attorneys, **** for paralegals, and **** for office assistants. Agency will pay up to $2,**** per proceeding for guardianship and conservatorship, and up to $2,**** for combined or complex cases. Court fees reimbursement is capped at $1,**** per case. contract attorney **** paralegal **** office assistant ****
Contracts will be awarded to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. If more than 12 applications are received, the first 12 that meet the minimum qualifications will be awarded a contract. contracts will be awarded to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications in section 3. 1.
Applicants must be members of the Oregon State Bar in good standing with no disciplinary history in the past five years, live and practice law within Oregon, and have experience in protective proceedings (guardianships/conservatorships). be a member of the oregon state bar in good standing with no disciplinary history in the past five years.
Failure to reasonably meet the standards and timelines of a protective proceeding to establish a protective order will constitute a material breach of the contract. failure to reasonably meet the standards and timelines of a protective proceeding to establish a protective order, as determined exclusively by agency, will constitute a material breach of the resulting awarded contract.
Agency may reject an application if the applicant fails to substantially comply with solicitation procedures, has undisclosed delinquent debt to the state, or is conditioned on acceptance of alternative terms. applicant fails to substantially comply with all prescribed solicitation procedures and requirements
