Project Information

Bid Title

Removal Defense Limited-Scope Legal Services

Issuing Agency

County of San Mateo

Location

California

Published Date

Mar 19, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Removal Defense Limited-Scope Legal Services

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 3/19/2026

Due Date: 4/20/2026

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Removal Defense Limited-Scope Legal Services

Request for Proposals

County Executive's Office - Office of Community Affairs

91874 , 96149 , 96150

Project ID: 2026-RFP-00240

Release Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

· Due Date: Monday, April 20, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:30pm

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Draft Response No Bid31 days, 20 hours, 41 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Thu, Mar 19, 2026 4:30 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs is seeking qualified firms and individuals to enter into a Master Agreement with the County to provide Limited-Scope Removal Defense Legal Services for San Mateo County residents facing deportation and removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). In the County, we value every resident, whatever their birthplace, language spoken, or immigration status. Providing fair representation in immigration court proceedings is an effective way to ensure that an individual's right to due process is protected and provides education to the community. Office of Community Affairs (OCA) is looking to build and expand the ecosystem to provide immigration legal services. The County will be the administrator of the contract only; the coordination of legal services is expected to be provider-led. The OCA is currently inviting all proposers to review the three distinct RFPs for immigration-related legal services: (1) Affirmative Immigration Legal Services; (2) Rapid Response Services; and (3) Limited-Scope Removal Defense Legal Services. Interested parties are welcome to submit proposals for any or all of these three RFPs.

The proposer is expected to provide their services on a per matter [1] basis, to allow a greater number of residents to receive assistance. All proposers must have an active membership, in good standing, with the State Bar of California and/or must be able to provide verification of such membership.

[1] Matters-based limited scope representation (also known as "unbundled" or "discrete task" legal services) is a legal arrangement where an attorney handles only specific issues or portions of a client’s case rather than providing full representation from start to finish.

Background

The County is committed to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare and natural resources of the community. Through resources and education, the County seeks to expand access to relief for individuals and families to address deportation risk and to support a coordinated legal services ecosystem.

Timeline

RFP Released:

March 19, 2026

Deadline for Questions, Comments and Contract Exceptions:

April 3, 2026, 3:00pm

Question Response Deadline:

April 10, 2026, 3:00pm

Proposal Due Date and Time:

April 20, 2026, 3:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541110Offices of Lawyers

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