County of Dona Ana Workday #26-0059

Legal Services Solicitation: Respondent Attorney for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program

Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department is seeking qualified attorneys or law firms to provide Respondent Attorney Services for its Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program. - Government Buyer: - Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department, Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or product vendors are involved; this is a professional legal services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Respondent Attorney Services for the AOT Program - Legal representation and advocacy for approximately 25 clients per month in AOT court proceedings - Services include court hearings, legal pleadings, client communication, coordination with stakeholders, and compliance with mental health law - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Attorneys must be licensed in New Mexico and have at least three years of legal experience, with expertise in mental health law - Services must be delivered in a trauma-informed, client-centered manner, upholding due process protections - Evaluation criteria include experience, technical approach, and cost proposal - Ability to accept electronic payments via ACH is required - Contract term runs from award date until June 30, 2027, with up to three one-year renewal options (maximum four years total)

Description

This solicitation seeks experienced legal counsel to represent respondents in the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program. The counsel must provide professional, ethical, trauma-informed, and client-centered representation while ensuring due process protections. Proposals must be submitted by June 24, 2026, with the possibility of contract negotiations and execution in July 2026. The procurement is managed by Doa Ana County, New Mexico, and includes specific NIGP commodity codes 91874, 96149, and 96922.

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