86624N0002-Legal Support and Services for Consumer Financial Issues

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking a non-profit legal services organization to provide consumer protection legal support for the Centers. The selected provider will deliver legal support, including advice and guidance, limited counsel, and full representation, to Center financial counselors and clients with low and moderate incomes on legal issues related to consumer financial issues. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with a total budget of $497,859.00. • The provider should be able to provide legal advice and guidance on student loans, lending violations, fraudulent debt collection, money judgments, bankruptcy, loan contracts review, and consumer protection law. • The provider may also be able to provide legal advice and guidance on Social Security Administration disability overpayments and other financial issues related to disability benefits. • The DCWP received approval to use a Competitive Negotiated Acquisition, and the procurement is limited to non-profit legal firms listed in the solicitation. • Expressions of interest can be sent to [email protected] for future RFP procurements.