New York State Contract Reporter #2137190

Award of Sole Source Legal Services Contract to Arkin Solbakken LLP for State Litigation

• The New York State Division of the Budget, Contracts Office, has awarded a legal services contract to Arkin Solbakken LLP for representation in a litigation matter against the State.
• This is a sole source procurement, exempt from competitive advertising, based on an exemption granted by the State Comptroller's Office.
• The contract term is one year, with two possible one-year renewal options, for a potential total of three years.
• The contract ceiling has been increased to accommodate the ongoing legal needs.
• Services requested include legal and investigative consulting related to the litigation; no specific part numbers or quantities are provided.
• The procurement is notable for its single source justification and exemption from standard competitive bidding requirements.
• The contract applies statewide in New York and is managed by the Division of the Budget, Contracts Office.

Description

The State Comptroller's Office granted the Executive Chamber an exemption from competitive advertising to extend the term and increase the ceiling for a contract with Arkin Solbakken LLP in connection with a litigation matter brought against the State. The contract term is for 1 year with two 1-year renewals. This procurement is a sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertising due to the single source reason. The contract is managed by the Budget, NYS Division of the, Contracts Office and is state-wide in New York.

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