# Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #AOC27002

Legal Representation Services for Guardianship Respondents – Utah State Courts RFP

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** AOC27002
**NAICS:** 541110

Utah State Courts is seeking a qualified firm or agency to provide legal representation for respondents in guardianship cases statewide as part of the Guardianship Reporting and Monitoring Program.
- Government Buyer:
  - JUDICIAL PROCUREMENT UNITS - Utah State Courts
  - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County
- Services Requested:
  - Legal representation for respondents in guardianship petitions
  - Each case averages 5-15 hours of attorney work
  - Fixed rate of $200 per hour
  - Maximum payout of $130,000 for the pilot program
  - Potential for additional funding in future fiscal years
- Procurement Process:
  - Two-phase RFP evaluation
    - Phase one: minimum score of 51 out of 85 to qualify for interview
    - Phase two: interview; highest combined score wins contract
- Unique Requirements:
  - Acceptance of Utah State Courts terms and conditions
  - Certification of non-contractual status, debarment/suspension status, and outstanding tax lien status in Utah
  - All Q&A must be submitted through the Euna Bonfire U3P portal during the designated period
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice
- Contract is for a pilot program with possibility of extension

### Description

This request for proposal seeks a qualified firm or agency to provide legal representation to respondents in guardianship petitions filed statewide under the Guardianship Reporting and Monitoring Program. The contract will pay a fixed rate of $200 per hour with a maximum payout of $130,000, with potential for additional funding in the next fiscal year. The program aims to assign cases statewide when appointed by the court, with each case averaging 5-15 hours of attorney work. The RFP process includes two phases, with vendors scoring 51 points or higher in phase one qualifying for an interview in phase two, and the highest combined score winning the contract.

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