Continuation of Legal Representative Service Involving Litigation Against Opiate Manufacturers

Santa Fe County is issuing a four‑year sole‑source contract to Durham Pittard & Spalding for continued legal representation in opioid‑related litigation. The firm will evaluate potential claims, conduct all litigation activities, provide regular briefings and monthly interim reports, and may only settle with prior written County approval. Compensation is contingency‑based: the County pays nothing unless a monetary recovery is obtained, at which point the recovery is retained by the County. • Scope: full‑service litigation against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and related parties. • Reporting: at least monthly interim reports to the County Attorney; all pleadings and settlement offers must be forwarded promptly. • Term: four‑year period beginning May 2026, complying with NM statutory limit for professional‑services contracts. • Procurement: sole‑source justification based on disruption risk if a competitive rebid were undertaken. • Payment: no fee unless a successful monetary recovery is secured (contingency arrangement).