Narrative of Resolution:
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To Authorize a contract with Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc. or Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $741,658
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: R-23-42
WHEREAS, pursuant to County Law Section 722, Sullivan County is required to provide counsel to persons charged with a crime or who are entitled to counsel pursuant to Section 262 or Section 1120 of the Family Court Act; Article 6-c of the Correction Law; or Section 407 of the Surrogates Court Procedure Act, who are financially unable to obtain counsel; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation, has provided, under an existing contract, such services and legal representation of indigents in all matters in Sullivan County which are mandated by statute or case law; and
WHEREAS, the contract with Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc. expires on December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, RFP #R-23-42 was issued on October 20, 2023 seeking a primary provider for mandated legal services within Sullivan County, responses thereto were due on November 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc., submitted a proposal on November 15, 2023; is the most responsible bidder; and the Administrator of Assigned Counsel recommends that the County enter into this agreement for the Term of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute a contract with Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc. for four (4) years commencing January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028, in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Forty-One Thousand and Six Hundred and Fifty -Eight Dollars ($741,658.00) per year, said contract to be in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc. deliver a document of financial guarantee to the County Attorney.
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