The NMDOJ is issuing the RFP to procure outside legal services on an “as needed/if needed” basis to meet its obligations to protect the public interest and public property and otherwise meet its statutory obligations. NMSA 1978, Section 8-5-2, the New Mexico Attorney General (AG) shall prosecute and defend in court all actions and proceedings, civil or criminal, in which the state may be a party or interested when, in his judgment, the interest of the state requires such action. The NMDOJ will review available resources and expertise within the agency and will pursue representation by outside counsel if it is cost-effective for the State and pertinent subject matter expertise is demonstrated in the following practice areas: class action litigation, unfair practices litigation, consumer protection litigation, or any other area of law as may be required or authorized by statute. Once the NMDOJ has decided that pursuing certain litigation is in the best interest of the State, offerors who have been selected on an “as needed/if needed” basis for the relevant legal services contained in this RFP will be awarded outside counsel contracts.
