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RFP - Legal Services for Older Adults 2009

  • YEAR CREATED: 2009
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
The document is a request for proposals (RFP) for legal assistance services in Salt Lake County. The document outlines the requirements and criteria for potential providers to submit their proposals. The document includes information on how older persons in economic and social need, particularly low-income minority individuals, will be reached. It also specifies that donations will be solicited from clients and managed after receipt. The document further requests a list of attorney personnel who will be performing services during the contract period, including their qualifications, background, and experience. If the personnel are not currently employed by the provider, their identity or minimum background and experience should be indicated. Disciplinary actions taken by the provider or any employed or intended attorneys, as well as any felony or misdemeanor convictions, must be disclosed. A certificate of good standing from the Utah State Bar Association is also required for each attorney. The utilization of qualified volunteers in the legal profession to increase service hours is encouraged, and the recruitment effort for volunteers should be described. Regarding proposed fees, the maximum budget for a twelve-month period is specified, and the proposal should include the total number of service hours for individual representation and counseling. The number of hours provided by attorneys and paralegals, as well as their full cost hourly rate, should be indicated. In-kind contributions of supplies, equipment, and labor by volunteers should also be specified. Any additional financial resources available to partially fund the services should be disclosed, along with a commitment to gather donations from clients to provide additional service hours. The document provides instructions for the submission of proposals, including the deadline and the requirement for five copies of the sealed proposal. It states that all costs associated with the preparation of the proposal and attending an interview will be borne by the provider. It also mentions that Salt Lake County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may enter into multiple agreements. The projected schedule for the RFP process is outlined, and it is stated that a pre-proposal conference has not been planned. Questions should be submitted through a specified website, and a written agreement will be required for the selected consultant. The document concludes with information on firm pricing, conflict of interest disclosure, and licensing requirements. Additionally, it states that the provider shall be registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations and Commercial Code.
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