Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #GN27-1

Utah Attorney General Seeks Legal Services for PBM Opioid Litigation

The Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG) is seeking law firms to provide legal services for litigation against Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and related entities involved in opioid manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sales. - Government Buyer: - Office of the Utah Attorney General (OAG), State of Utah - Services Requested: - Legal services for PBM opioid litigation - Litigation team must include: - Lead Counsel with 20+ years of complex civil litigation experience - 3-6 Senior Attorneys with 10+ years of experience each - Services include case evaluation, investigation, pleadings, discovery, trial, appeals, and coordination with multistate working groups - Compensation: - Contingent fee basis plus reimbursement of authorized costs and expenses - Notable Requirements: - No conflicts of interest - Legal malpractice insurance coverage of at least $5 million per incident - Background checks and certification of eligibility for government contracting - Contract Duration: - Extends until all litigation and appeals are concluded or the OAG decides to terminate - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are involved, as this is a legal services procurement

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks law firms to provide legal services to assist the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Utah in evaluating and pursuing litigation related to Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and others involved in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, dispensing, and sale of opioids. The contract will continue until the conclusion of litigation, including all appeals, or until the OAG decides not to pursue litigation further. The successful offeror may be asked to file multiple cases in federal or state venues. The RFP is issued in accordance with Utah procurement laws and includes requirements for cost and technical proposals.

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