Professional Legal Service for Special PFAS Litigation Counsel

The City of Farmington is seeking professional legal services for special PFAS litigation counsel. The selected firm will provide legal assistance, support, and representation in connection with recovery of costs associated with PFAS and AFFF damages to the public drinking water system and/or public wastewater system. The scope of work includes identifying, quantifying, and conducting necessary testing to determine the financial impact of the City's direct, indirect, and intangible losses associated with PFAS and AFFF damages. The firm will also support the development, filing, and negotiation of claims relating to PFAS and AFFF multiple product liability multi-district litigation actions. Some key points to consider: • The firm will provide legal assistance, support, and representation as determined by the City. • The firm will identify, quantify, and conduct necessary testing relating to identifying the financial impact of the City's direct, indirect, and intangible losses associated with PFAS and AFFF damages. • The firm will support the development, filing, and negotiation of claims relating to PFAS and AFFF multiple product liability multi-district litigation actions. • The firm will engage in mediation and/or arbitration as required. • The firm will brief City officials and City Administrators and/or the City Attorney and/or the governing body on all matters related to this Scope of Work.