What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks legal research services for justice-involved individuals in California. The contractor will provide legal research assistance on an as-requested basis. This includes constitutionally and statutorily mandated access to the courts. Services must be provided in a County jail or State prison, responding to approximately 5,000 requests annually. A bidder conference is scheduled for November 19, 2026. All questions must be submitted no later than November 20, 2026.
Scope of work
- Physical legal research services (Component A)
- Digital legal research services with at least 99% monthly system availability (Component B)
- Respond to approximately 5,000 legal research requests annually
- Provide written responses and tracking receipts without providing legal representation
- Monitor published federal and state court decisions, statutes, and regulations
- Develop an informational video in MP4 format with English and Spanish narration and subtitles
- Maintain a digital request-tracking system and documented quality assurance program
- Appear in court as requested by ACSO at no additional cost
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Completeness of Response and Debarment and Suspension | pass/fail |
| Cost | 20 Points |
| Local and Small, Local and Emerging, or Local Preference | 50 points (maximum 10% of the final score) |
Minimum qualifications
- Regularly and continuously engaged in providing legal research services in a County or State prison setting for at least three (3) years
- Possess all permits, licenses, and professional credentials necessary to perform the services
- Contractor or lead legal supervisor must be a licensed member in good standing with the State Bar of California
- Maintain a central office and qualified staff dedicated to the contract
- Contractor and employees must pass a background check
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit A - Bid Response Packet
- Bidder Acceptance (signed)
- Debarment and Suspension Certification (signed)
- Small Local Emerging Business (SLEB) Information Sheet (signed)
- County-provided Excel Bid Form
- Description of Relevant Experience
- List of three (3) references
- Copy of State Bar of California certification
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the County of Alameda Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submit Exhibit A Bid Response Packet as PDF attachments and pricing on the County-provided Excel Bid Form through https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/acgov.