(2026-28) SOLE SOURCE: LEGAL RESEARCH SUBSCRIPTION

The Bedford County Attorney’s Office is procuring a three‑year Lexis Nexis legal‑research subscription (Lexis+ AI Protégé) via a sole‑source award. The subscription provides advanced AI‑driven research tools, comprehensive statutory comparison, citator services, and public‑records search capabilities tailored for local government legal staff. The contract is valued at $14,844 over three years and is approved under Virginia’s public procurement statutes for purchases under $65,000. • Vendor: Lexis Nexis – sole‑source due to unique AI Protégé platform. • Scope: Access to Lexis+ AI tools, statutory comparison, document analysis, and extensive public‑records databases for the County Attorney’s Office (2 attorneys + support staff). • Term: 36 months (08/03/2026 – 08/03/2029) with annual re‑justification required. • Cost: $696 Year 1, $6,900 Year 2, $7,248 Year 3 (total $14,844). • Procurement: Sole‑source under Virginia Public Procurement Act; no competitive bids required.