New York State Contract Reporter #TNH189-2026

Five-year standby counsel panel for the Town of North Hempstead

The Town of North Hempstead is seeking qualified New York law firms to provide on-call legal representation and advice through a five-year standby counsel panel. - Government buyer: Town of North Hempstead, Purchasing Division, for the Office of the Town Attorney. - OEMs and vendors: No law firms, OEMs, or other vendors are identified by name. - Services requested: As-needed standby counsel for federal and state litigation, commercial and personal-injury matters, municipal and real-estate law, regulatory representation, contract work, collections, and general legal advice. - Contract work may include project labor agreements, cable or fiber-optic franchise agreements, cellular-facility leases, and software, IT, or data-management agreements. - Regulatory representation may involve the Environmental Protection Agency, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Nassau County Health Department. - Important requirements: Firms must satisfy New York admission and experience requirements. Hourly rates may not exceed $325. Matters are assigned as needed, with individual matters handled under separate retainer agreements; counsel may coordinate with the Town’s insurance carriers where applicable. - Scope and quantities: No products, part numbers, or fixed service quantities are specified.

Description

The Town of North Hempstead is seeking proposals from qualified law firms authorized to do business in New York to establish a panel of standby counsel. Services include specialized litigation, counseling, drafting, and negotiating, with selected firms working with the Office of the Town Attorney and, in some cases, the Town’s insurance carriers. Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.; submissions must include one original and one thumb drive in a sealed envelope. The contract term is five years.

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