Legal Services

The State of New Mexico, through its Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the Office of the Governor/Chief General Counsel, is seeking a law firm to provide comprehensive legal representation in affirmative litigation against FEMA stemming from the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire, related flooding, and hazard‑mitigation disputes. The contractor will handle all phases of the case—including research, filing, discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial—while delivering quarterly status reports and maintaining detailed records for three years. Compensation is performance‑based, calculated as a graduated percentage of any monetary recovery obtained from FEMA, with no fixed fee ceiling. The award will be a single‑award, up‑to‑four‑year professional‑services contract. • Scope: Full‑service litigation (research, pleadings, discovery, motions, trial, ADR, settlement, reporting). • Required experience: Proven track record in state/federal litigation against FEMA, at least one principal with ≥ 5 years civil‑litigation experience. • Submission: Electronic Word documents via a secured Dropbox; include multiple mandatory appendices (acknowledgement, disclosures, insurance, certifications, resumes, etc.). • Timeline: RFP released 10 Apr 2026; questions due 24 Apr 2026; final proposals due 11 May 2026 3 PM MDT; award announced 28 May 2026; contract term up to 4 years.