Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1370-CPCS1-BROMF-134773

CPCS seeks independent attorney workload studies for its CAFL and MHLD divisions

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking independent workload studies to help CPCS assess attorney capacity and resource needs across two divisions. - Government buyer: Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), Commonwealth of Massachusetts. - Divisions: Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) and Mental Health Litigation Division (MHLD). - Requested services: Two independent attorney workload studies, one for CAFL and one for MHLD; each includes a written report and a presentation to CPCS leadership. - Study scope: Review division-specific workload standards, policies, practice expectations, workload data, and representation demands; assess case types, complexity, duration, and attorney capacity; and gather input from practitioners and subject-matter experts. - Key requirements: Use a transparent, defensible, evidence-based methodology and provide recommendations addressing staffing, case assignments, resources, funding, and workforce planning. CPCS will own the deliverables, including copyright. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, vendors, or products are named. - Contract term: 12-month initial term, with two optional renewals of up to one year each, for a maximum of three years.

Description

The Committee for Public Counsel Services seeks proposals from qualified firms or organizations to conduct independent workload studies of attorneys in its Children and Family Law Division and Mental Health Litigation Division. The studies will assess attorney workload and capacity and develop evidence-based workload standards reflecting the time and resources needed for effective, high-quality representation. The work includes examining case types and complexity and using relevant case and staffing data, practice standards, and practitioner and subject-matter expert input. Final reports for each division will document the methodology, findings, analysis, and recommendations to inform staffing, resource allocation, case assignments, and long-term planning.

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