Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected Attorney(s) will be assigned by the Department to represent an individual in a specific administrative case and will not receive any fee or expense for representation of that individual in that case except as provided through a contract awarded through this RFA. The selected Attorney(s) will provide attorney services only. The selected Attorney(s) will obtain approval from the Department, if the selected Attorney(s) is a firm, to allow lawyers within the firm to provide representation to individuals, as specified in this RFA. The selected Attorney(s) must make reasonable and diligent efforts to obtain and review relevant court documents, investigative reports, and other discovery materials to determine if any potential conflicts of interest exist in the case. The selected Attorney(s) must maintain record-keeping systems that facilitate the early and efficient identification of conflicts of interest. The selected Attorney(s) will prepare and submit a formal motion for reconsideration when the individual indicates his or her intention to seek reconsideration of a final decision. The selected Attorney(s) will make provision for prompt and effective communication with individuals. The selected Attorney(s) will comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct or any similar code of ethics to which attorneys may be subject. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity and performance experience to meet the Scope of Services outlined in this RFA.
