Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals for the procurement of outside legal services for the State of New Mexico through the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to meet the OAG’s broad range of legal needs on an “as needed/if needed” basis. Attorneys and law firms should submit proposals for one or more of the following areas of law in which they have expertise including, but not limited to: class action litigation, securities fraud litigation, pharmaceutical litigation, antitrust litigation, unfair practices litigation, consumer protection litigation, environmental litigation, nuisance abatement, or any other area of law as may be required or authorized by statute. Once the OAG 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 for a term of up to four years. These contractors will work closely with senior staff or other designated staff in the OAG. OAG staff shall review and monitor legal strategies employed and shall collaborate with outside counsel where appropriate to achieve early resolution of matters through motion practice or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Outside Counsel shall keep OAG staff timely informed and involved during all litigation stages, including dates of settlement conferences, mediations and arbitrations, and hearing dates on all dispositive motions.
