North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Opengov #MA02511010727

Award for Specialized Legal Services for Employment Benefits

This award notice details the County of Orange's selection of Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson for specialized legal services related to employment benefits: - Government Buyer: - County of Orange, Office of the County Counsel - Awarded Vendor (Law Firm): - Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson - Authorized to subcontract tax services to specialist Kathleen Meagher as needed - Scope of Services: - Specialized legal services for employment benefits, with a focus on post-employment medical benefits - Advisory services, contract negotiation, drafting, and implementation of public employee contracts - Representation in litigation, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and appellate proceedings - Preparation of legal documents, including retiree medical plan documents and tax-exempt trust agreements - Contract Details: - Hourly rates range from $195 to $275 - Reimbursement for extraordinary expenses and consultants up to $150,000 per contract - Contract is ongoing, initially for three years, with possible extension or termination - County Counsel oversees all legal strategies and settlements - Competitive Landscape: - Other firms considered included Burke Williams & Sorensen, Renee, Sloan, Holtzman, Sakai, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, Fisher & Phillips, Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, Francell, Strickland, Roberts & Lawrence, and Stephan, Oringher, Richman, Theodora & Miller - Notable Requirements: - Subcontracting of tax services permitted for specialized expertise - All legal strategies and settlements require County approval

Description

The County of Orange awarded a contract to the law firm Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson to provide specialized legal services related to employment benefits, including advice and litigation. The contract involves handling post-employment medical benefits issues, negotiation, drafting public employee contracts, and representation in litigation and administrative proceedings. The firm was selected through a competitive RFP process and is authorized to subcontract tax services as needed. The contract term began on October 17, 2006, and is ongoing with no specified end date.

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