University Of Central Arkansas Uark #RFQ No. 260522

University of Arkansas System Solicits Outside Legal Counsel for Higher Education Matters

The University of Arkansas System is seeking qualified legal service providers to serve as outside counsel for its campuses and divisions. - Government Buyer: - University of Arkansas System, Office of the General Counsel - Scope of Services: - Provision of legal advice and assistance in specialized areas relevant to higher education - Practice areas include: immigration, bond and finance, tax, employee benefits, healthcare compliance, export control, environmental compliance, FCC regulatory, intellectual property, litigation, construction, data privacy, international compliance, bankruptcy, and research compliance - Services are to be provided on an as-needed basis - Compensation and Requirements: - Hourly rate compensation with reimbursed expenses - Respondents must provide detailed qualifications and attorney bios - Preference for experience representing public institutions of higher education - Compliance with federal and Arkansas state laws, including FERPA for student records confidentiality - Exclusive jurisdiction for disputes in Arkansas - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional legal services solicitation

Description

The University of Arkansas System (UA System) is soliciting statements of qualifications from qualified persons or firms to provide legal advice and assistance relevant to higher education. The scope includes serving as outside legal counsel for the UA System and its component institutions in various specialized legal practice areas. The solicitation emphasizes prior experience with public institutions of higher education and outlines a projected timeline for submission, evaluation, and potential contract negotiations. Responses are due by June 24, 2026, and the contract will be compensated at an hourly rate with expenses reimbursed.

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