New York State Contract Reporter #2138227

Award for Legal Services on New York FOIL Compliance

This award notice covers the provision of specialized legal services for the New York State Gaming Commission: - Government Buyer: - New York State Gaming Commission, Contracts Office - Awarded Vendor: - Hoguet, Newman, Regal & Kenney, LLP (HNRK) - Products/Services Requested: - Legal advice and services focused on the application and compliance with the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are listed - Contract Details: - Sole-source procurement, exempt from standard advertising requirements - Not-to-exceed contract value of $494,687 - Two-year contract term - Funding provided by downstate casino applicants under §1316 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law (neutral expense to the State) - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source exemption - Funding mechanism through casino applicants rather than state funds - No OEMs or physical products are involved; this is a professional services contract

Description

Contract C202504 was awarded as a result of RFP 1030 for the provision of legal advice and services on the application of the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to Hoguet, Newman, Regal & Kenney, LLP with an estimated Not-to-Exceed contract value of $494,687. The contract term is two years from June 27, 2025, to June 26, 2027. The NYS Gaming Commission requested and was approved for an exemption from advertising for a contract value increase to allow payment for the completion of work. The increase in cost is a neutral expense to the State of New York, with downstate casino applicants paying for the costs incurred under this contract.

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