Legal Services

The vendor is required to provide legal services to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal representation; maintain compliance with all applicable laws and standards; promote accountability and efficiency; and strengthen coordination between agency general counsel and outside counsel.
- Legal support for its extended and long-term care operations.
- counsel and serve as a strategic legal partner, providing counsel that strengthens compliance, governance, and operational performance across its extended and long-term care programs.
- Span multiple legal domains, outlined in the following legal practice focus areas, which describe the core areas of counsel and advisory support expected.
- Legal practice focus areas
1. Regulatory and licensing compliance
•    Con applications, amendments, and renewals. 
•    State and federal licensure and certification compliance. 
•    OMIG audit response and oversight. 
•    Development and review of internal compliance policies consistent with HIPAA, CMS, and other applicable laws.
2. Operations and risk management
•    Contract drafting and negotiation for vendors, staffing, and service providers. 
•    Guidance on patient care policies, resident rights, and governance. 
•    Support for incident response, internal investigations, and compliance reviews. 
•    Counsel on staff credentialing, employment, and disciplinary matters relevant to extended and long-term care operations. 
•    Support with guardianship representation or hearings.
3. Community and regulator relations
•    Representation in communications and meetings with oversight agencies. 
•    Advice on transparency, public reporting, and reputation management. 
•    Guidance on community outreach and partnership initiatives aligned with compliance goals.
4. Audit and investigation support
•    Response and preparation for OMIG, CMS, and DOH audits. 
•    Support for internal reviews and documentation readiness. 
•    Counsel on corrective actions and compliance remediation plans.
5. Ongoing advisory and training
•    Regular briefings or legal bulletins on regulatory developments.
•    Training sessions for executives, administrators, and compliance officers.
•    Recommendations on emerging long-term care trends and best practices.

- Contract Period/Term: 2 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: November 10, 2025