Legal and Legislative Support Services for the Legislative Council Service

The Legislative Council Service (LCS) in Santa Fe, New Mexico is soliciting proposals from individuals to provide offsite legal services and related legislative services. The requested scope includes providing legal, legislative, constitutional, ethical, or employment consultation to the director; reviewing, researching, and providing feedback on draft legislation covering issues like water law, elections, redistricting, and campaign finance; corresponding with drafting staff; and assisting with investigations or hearings. Eligible offerors must be onshore USA organizations or individuals capable of performing the work offsite over a four-year contract term. Proposals must be submitted digitally via email to [email protected] with the subject line "Proposal for Legal Services" by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on November 5, 2026. Submissions must include a signed Letter of Transmittal confirming that proposal contents remain valid for 30 days, evidence of the offeror's qualifications, and a description of proposed compensation detailing hourly rates per personnel category. Evaluation will be based on factors including experience with investigations, hearings, and New Mexico legislation, with selection planned for November 6–13, 2026.