Mcare Coverage Counsel

This request for proposals (RFP) provides to those law firms interested in submitting proposals for the subject procurement (“Offerors”) sufficient information to enable them to prepare and submit proposals for the Governor’s Office of General Counsel’s consideration on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (“Commonwealth”) to satisfy a need for legal services during the term of the contract (“the Matter”).This RFP is issued pursuant to Executive Order 2015-2 dated January 20, 2015, and in accordance with Section 518 of the Commonwealth Procurement Code, 62 P.S. § 518 and Part III Chapter 8 of the DGS Procurement Handbook.The Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Bureau of Mcare (“Mcare”) has identified a need for coverage counsel services involving the Mcare Act, including provision of coverage opinions, denial letters, reservations of rights, and, if requested, representation of Mcare in lawsuits involving coverage matters.  This engagement may include other general work as designated by the Chief Counsel of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Mcare or the Governor’s Office of General Counsel. For purposes of this RFP, the Commonwealth will be making a limited multiple award to the highest evaluated Law Firms based upon the criterion set forth in this RFP.Additional Detail is provided in Part IV of this RFP.