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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000351722

Issuing Organization

Suffolk County Water Authority

Owner Organization

SCWA

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

1633

Title

Legal Services

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.2421.C12645651

Details

Location

United States, New York, Suffolk County

Delivery Point

Various Locations

Purchase Type

Term: 07/01/2024 12:00 AM EDT - 06/30/2025 12:00 AM EDT
Option: With Option to Extend

Piggyback Contract

Description

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Suffolk County Water Authority (“SCWA”) is interested in seeking the names and qualifications of law firms and individuals interested in serving as defense counsel to handle certain tort claims against the SCWA. The types of tort claims include trip and fall, vehicle accidents, water main breaks and other negligence. The SCWA currently has a self-insured retention of $500,000 that is administered by a third-party administrator (TPA). Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. currently serves as the TPA although SCWA may change the TPA from time to time for any reason. Approved defense counsel will be required to work with the SCWA’s General Counsel and its TPA and conform to the SCWA Litigation Management Guidelines.

Deadline for submission – Your proposal must be submitted, not later than May 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m., EST. Bids will only be accepted electronically; prospective bidders must submit their bids via the following website: www.BidNetDirect.com/new-york.

Request for Proposal (RFP) documents are available for you to download by login in to the following websites www.scwa.com or www.BidNetDirect.com/new-york. Questions and answers will also be posted on the public websites noted above.

Minority and Women Owned Businesses are encouraged to bid.

By Order of the
SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY
Jeffrey W. Szabo, Chief Executive Officer

RFP No. 1633
May 6, 2024

Dates

Publication

05/06/2024 04:25 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Optional

Bid Intent Deadline

05/17/2024 05:00 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

05/17/2024 11:00 AM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

05/22/2024 11:00 AM EDT

Contact Information

John Deubel

631-292-6032

john.deubel@scwa.com

Required Acknowledgement

Attachments

Vendor has read and understands all attachments related to this solicitation (including addenda) prior to submitting a response.

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Insurance Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

Item Based

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bidder's Proposal/Bid Sheet	Bidder's Proposal/Bid Sheet	Yes	No
Exhibit A	Form of Offerer Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determination (Exhibit A)	Yes	No
Exhibit A1	Suffolk County Water Authority Disclosure Form	Yes	No
Exhibit B	Affirmation of Understanding and Compliance	Yes	No
Exhibit C	Insurance Carrier or Agent's Acknowledgment	Yes	No
Exhibit D	Contact Information Document	Yes	No
Exhibit E	Proposer Acknowledgement of RFP Requirements	Yes	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Please attach each document as listed above. Attach an electronic bond/photo copy of the check (if applicable). Contractor / Vendor will be required to produce an original check as evidence of Bid Deposit.