Involuntary Commitment Legal Assistance

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to make a sole source award to Berkeley County for providing legal assistance for involuntary commitments of veterans at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The contractor will help veterans with mental health paperwork and appoint an attorney as their Guardian ad Litem (GAL) to protect their rights during hearings. The contract will be a firm fixed price for one year, with four one-year option periods starting October 1, 2026. • The contractor must provide legal assistance for about 63 hearings expected each year. • The contractor must have experience and qualifications to provide the services. • The contractor must be registered in SAM to be eligible. • The Department of Veterans Affairs will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent.