Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #AOC27001

Utah Courts seek legal representation for guardianship respondents under GRAMP pilot program

The State of Utah Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a qualified firm or agency to provide legal representation for respondents in guardianship cases statewide under the Guardianship Reporting and Monitoring Program (GRAMP). - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) - Sub-agency: Guardianship Reporting and Monitoring Program (GRAMP) - Services Requested: - Legal representation for respondents in approximately 130 guardianship cases annually - Each case averages 10 hours of attorney work - Attorneys must be admitted to the Utah State Bar and demonstrate competency in guardianship law - Must be able to represent disabled or impaired respondents - Service includes case management, mediation, and monthly invoicing - Compensation and Contract Details: - Fixed hourly rate of $100 per case - Maximum annual payout capped at $130,000 - Contract period is one year, with an option to extend for an additional year - Unique Requirements: - Provider must serve as the Secondary Failsafe Provider for the Guardianship Signature Program (GSP) - Must provide statewide coverage and track hours for each case - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a legal services contract

Description

This RFP seeks to establish a contract with a qualified firm or agency to provide legal representation to respondents in guardianship petitions filed statewide under the Guardianship Reporting and Monitoring Program. The program is a pilot funded by the Judicial Council to incentivize acceptance of guardianship cases statewide when appointed by the court. Approximately 130 cases annually require legal representation, each averaging 5-15 hours of attorney work. The contract will be awarded to a single offeror through a two-phase evaluation process, with a fixed rate of $100 per hour and a maximum annual payout of $130,000.

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