Notice Details

The New York City Law Department (the “Department”) seeks Expressions of Interest (“EOI”) from Legal Staffing Firms for the provision of temporary attorney services in support of litigation. The Department intends to enter into negotiations with one or more legal staffing firms that have regularly engaged in the provision of temporary attorneys to large law firms, legal departments of corporations, or government agencies. The selected firm will be required to provide the Department with temporary attorneys who are (i) members in good standing of the New York State Bar; (ii) registered with the New York State Office of Court Administration; and (iii) where applicable, admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. The temporary attorneys should also have experience with litigation motion practice and taking and defending depositions and other litigation-related services. Contract award will be by the Negotiated Acquisition method of source selection due to the Department’s immediate need for temporary attorneys in support of litigation. The proposed contract will have a three year term commencing approximately May 21, 2004. Interested firms should send a written EOI: (1) by mail, messenger, or overnight carrier to Anita Fajans, Deputy Agency Chief Contacting Officer Senior Counsel, New York City Law Department, 100 Church Street, Room 6-219, New York, New York 10007; or (2) by sending an e-mailed request to: afajans@law.nyc.gov. The Questionnaire is available beginning January 22, 2004. Please specify in your request whether you wish to receive the Questionnaire by mail or by e-mail. The Department encourages interested firms to request the Questionnaire by e-mail. Responses to the Questionnaire must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2004. Responses to the Questionnaire will be evaluated by the Department to determine which firm(s) will be recommended for award of the contract. Firms under consideration for award of the contract may also be requested to appear for an interview by Department staff.