Outside Counsel Services

The University of Kansas is seeking qualified law firms to provide outside counsel services to its Office of General Counsel for a two‑year period, with up to three optional one‑year renewals. The contract will cover higher‑education legal matters, representation of public universities and state agencies, and urgent, time‑sensitive issues. Bidders must submit a detailed proposal, attend a pre‑proposal conference (strongly encouraged), and meet a submission deadline of October 29, 2026. Evaluation will consider higher‑education expertise, relevant experience, capacity, proposed rates, and other factors. • Scope: General legal counsel, advisory, and representation for KU • Contract length: 2 years (plus optional renewals) • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: No (attendance encouraged) • Submission deadline: 10/29/2026 02:00 PM CT • Evaluation criteria: expertise in higher‑ed law, experience with public institutions, responsiveness, pricing • Contact: Ben Lizak, Procurement Representative