Posted Date : May 06,2019
Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : LEGAL-3626
Government Authority located in Fort Collins, Colorado; USA based organization looking for expert vendor for legal assistance services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposals
[B] Scope of Service:
(1) Vendor needs to provide legal assistance services to the government authority located in Fort Collins, CO.
- Provide legal advice, assistance with letter drafting, filing of court papers, and appropriate referrals and legal counsel for individuals 60 years of age and older except when, due to a lack of capacity, it is necessary to promote the interest of the older adult by working with a family member. Services are to be provided by attorneys and support staff.
- Provider has a state law license in good standing and current malpractice insurance.
- Provider maintains client confidentiality, including the identities of individual clients, even when reporting in the approved state unit on aging database; and otherwise comply with the staff.
- Provider demonstrates expertise to provide legal assistance to older adults and other advocacy entities in specific areas of law affecting older adults, including but not limited to:
1. Public Assistance Benefits: Provide legal assistance and advice in application for and determination of eligibility for public assistance benefits, including but not limited to, long term care Medicaid, Medicare savings plans, social security and SSI, old age pension, the low-income energy assistance program, and supplemental nutrition assistance program. This will include providing advice and information on specifics of Medicaid programs and payment of long term care, including Medicaid qualifications, Medicaid coverage, spousal protection (community spouse resource allowance, monthly income protection) and Medicaid estate recovery. Assistance will consist of advice, administrative representation, and the possibility of appeal on a limited basis for reductions, termination or denial of public assistance benefits.
2. Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives: Provide advice regarding general durable power of attorney (transfer, limitation, or revocation), medical durable power of attorney, and advance
directives. Drafting and preparation of POAs and advance directives, as well as the revocation or limitation of POAs and Advance Directives will be provided. Provide legal advice regarding issues of elder abuse, exploitation and neglect while working with appropriate authorities.
3. Housing and Property Issues: Provide legal advice, brief service and representation as needed on matters related to landlord-tenant renting and subsidized housing.
4. Consumer Law Issues: Provide legal advice and brief service regarding debt collections, breach of contract, garnishments, utility shut offs, and other contract disputes. Services may consist of assisting senior clients in preparing for self-representation, including, but not limited to, small claims court, objections to garnishments, interrogatories, etc.
- In addition to the required legal services, the provider will participate in community education and outreach, as defined by the state department of human services state unit on aging. These activities include educating seniors and senior service providers on legal interest relevant to this population, as well as engaging in networking and coordination with community service providers to build a creditable and positive reputation among referral sources.
(2) All questions must be submitted no later than May 17, 2019.
(3) Contract term will be one year.
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: May 31,2019
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$
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Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID : LEGAL-3626
Government Authority located in Fort Collins, Colorado; USA based organization looking for expert vendor for legal assistance services.
[A] Budget: Looking for Proposals
[B] Scope of Service:
(1) Vendor needs to provide legal assistance services to the government authority located in Fort Collins, CO.
- Provide legal advice, assistance with letter drafting, filing of court papers, and appropriate referrals and legal counsel for individuals 60 years of age and older except when, due to a lack of capacity, it is necessary to promote the interest of the older adult by working with a family member. Services are to be provided by attorneys and support staff.
- Provider has a state law license in good standing and current malpractice insurance.
- Provider maintains client confidentiality, including the identities of individual clients, even when reporting in the approved state unit on aging database; and otherwise comply with the staff.
- Provider demonstrates expertise to provide legal assistance to older adults and other advocacy entities in specific areas of law affecting older adults, including but not limited to:
1. Public Assistance Benefits: Provide legal assistance and advice in application for and determination of eligibility for public assistance benefits, including but not limited to, long term care Medicaid, Medicare savings plans, social security and SSI, old age pension, the low-income energy assistance program, and supplemental nutrition assistance program. This will include providing advice and information on specifics of Medicaid programs and payment of long term care, including Medicaid qualifications, Medicaid coverage, spousal protection (community spouse resource allowance, monthly income protection) and Medicaid estate recovery. Assistance will consist of advice, administrative representation, and the possibility of appeal on a limited basis for reductions, termination or denial of public assistance benefits.
2. Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives: Provide advice regarding general durable power of attorney (transfer, limitation, or revocation), medical durable power of attorney, and advance
directives. Drafting and preparation of POAs and advance directives, as well as the revocation or limitation of POAs and Advance Directives will be provided. Provide legal advice regarding issues of elder abuse, exploitation and neglect while working with appropriate authorities.
3. Housing and Property Issues: Provide legal advice, brief service and representation as needed on matters related to landlord-tenant renting and subsidized housing.
4. Consumer Law Issues: Provide legal advice and brief service regarding debt collections, breach of contract, garnishments, utility shut offs, and other contract disputes. Services may consist of assisting senior clients in preparing for self-representation, including, but not limited to, small claims court, objections to garnishments, interrogatories, etc.
- In addition to the required legal services, the provider will participate in community education and outreach, as defined by the state department of human services state unit on aging. These activities include educating seniors and senior service providers on legal interest relevant to this population, as well as engaging in networking and coordination with community service providers to build a creditable and positive reputation among referral sources.
(2) All questions must be submitted no later than May 17, 2019.
(3) Contract term will be one year.
[C] Eligibility:
- Onshore (USA Only);
[D] Work Performance:
Performance of the work will be Offsite. Vendor needs to carry work in their office location.
Budget :
Deadline to Submit Proposals: May 31,2019
Cost to Download This RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Document : 5 US$