Opportunity
George Mason University Cobblestone #GMU-1673-21
Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Hearing and Appeal Services Contract Renewal at George Mason University
Posted
July 21, 2020
Respond By
August 29, 2020
Identifier
GMU-1673-21
NAICS
541199
George Mason University (GMU) is renewing and extending its contract for Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Hearing and Appeal Services: - Government Buyer: - George Mason University (GMU), Purchasing Department, Fairfax, VA - Administered under the Commonwealth of Virginia - Primary Vendor/OEM: - Clark Hill, PLC (legal services provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Hearing and Appeal Services - Impartial hearing and appeal officers for sexual misconduct and Title IX cases - Legal support roles: Member/Senior Counsel, Senior Attorney, Associate, Paralegal - Hourly rate structure for each role (e.g., $385/hr for Member/Senior Counsel Appeals, $115/hr for Paralegal) - Services provided on an as-needed basis; no guaranteed minimum workload - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal Title IX regulations and trauma-informed interviewing - Ability to provide impartial, qualified personnel for hearings and appeals - Adherence to all university and state procurement rules - All overhead and travel expenses included in hourly rates - Period of Performance: - Initial one-year term with four one-year renewal options (up to five years total) - Extensions granted through May 31, 2026 - Place of Performance/Delivery: - George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, MS 3C1, Fairfax, VA 22030
Description
George Mason University issued a Request for Proposals (RFP GMU-1673-21) to solicit qualified vendors to provide Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Hearing and Appeal Services. The contract is for establishing a pool of vendors to be selected on an as-needed basis for hearing and appeal services related to sexual misconduct cases. The contract includes hourly rate pricing and is subject to the Commonwealth of Virginia Purchasing Manual and governing rules. The current contractor is Clark Hill, PLC, with a contract term through May 31, 2026, including multiple renewals and extensions.