Opportunity
New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-37000-26-CP368
Award for Legal Representation Services for Federal Election-Law Litigation
Posted
September 01, 2026
Respond By
September 25, 2026
Identifier
70-37000-26-CP368
NAICS
541199
This award provides legal representation services for the New Mexico Secretary of State in a federal election-law litigation case. - Government Buyer: - New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State - Contact: Anthony Chavez - Vendor: - Bardacke Allison Miller, LLP (sole source provider) - Services Requested: - Comprehensive legal representation and related services for federal litigation (Case No. 1:26cv-02286-MIS-SCY) - Includes litigation strategy, preparation and filing of pleadings, discovery, hearings, trial, appeals, and coordination with stakeholders - Unique Requirements: - Sole source justification based on the vendor's prior involvement and accumulated case knowledge - Ensures continuity and minimizes risk of transition in ongoing litigation - Contract Value: - Not-to-exceed $225,000 plus estimated tax - Period of Performance: - 22 months, effective upon final approval through June 30, 2028
Description
This is a sole source procurement by the New Mexico Secretary of State for legal representation and related services in the federal case New Mexico Forward Party, et al. v. Maggie Toulouse Oliver, et al. The contract covers legal work including litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, hearings, trial, and appeals. The contract duration is 22 months, from August 25, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with a total amount of $225,000. The contractor is Bardacke Allison Miller, LLP, located in Santa Fe, NM.