Awarded vendors
- Taylor & McCaleb, PA
Description
This sole‑source procurement contracts San Juan County’s Central Purchasing office with the law firm Taylor & McCaleb, P.A. to provide comprehensive legal representation for the San Juan Water Commission for one year, covering litigation, contract negotiations, and water‑rights matters. The agreement secures up to $300,000 of services at fixed hourly rates that will automatically increase each July 1 by 3 % plus CPI adjustments. The firm’s two attorneys are deemed uniquely qualified due to long‑standing institutional knowledge, and any additional consultants must receive prior approval.
• Scope: Litigation support, contract negotiations, and water‑resource legal advice for the San Juan Water Commission.
• Financials: Up to $300,000 ceiling; hourly rates $373 (attorneys) and $175 (paralegal) with 3 % annual increase and CPI adjustments.
• Terms: One‑year term (07/01/2026‑06/30/2027) with travel billed at half‑rate and expenses reimbursed at cost.