Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)
Date Submitted: 7-31-18
Requesting Agency: City Attorney’s Office
Division:
Subject Matter Expert:
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Name: Nicole D. Shoemaker |
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Email: nicole.shoemaker@denvergov.org |
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A resolution approving a proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keller Rohrback LLP for special counsel legal services.
Approves a contingency fee contract with Keller Rohrback LLP for two years or upon conclusion of all assigned litigation to pursue claims for damages and injunctive relief against pharmaceutical companies and distributors who manufacture, market, and sell prescription opioids and engage in activities including allegations of false, deceptive, and unfair marketing practices and failing to monitor and report suspicious opioid prescription orders. The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 9-17-18. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 8-14-18.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Citywide
Contract Control Number: TBD
Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”): Keller Rohrback LLP
Type and Scope of services to be performed:
The firm will provide professional legal services in pursuing claims for damages and injunctive relief against pharmaceutical companies and/or pharmaceutical distributors who manufacture, market and sell prescription opioids, and engage in activities including, but not limited to allegations of false, deceptive and unfair marketing practices and failing to monitor and report suspicious opioid prescription orders.
Location (if applicable):
WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts):
Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)?
Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?
Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?
For New contracts
Term of initial contract: August 15, 2018 - conclusion of all assigned litigation or August 15, 2020, whichever occurs later.
Options for Renewal:
How many renewals (i.e. up to 2 renewals)?
Term of any renewals (i.e. 1 year each):
Cost of initial contract term:
Cost of any renewals:
Total contract value council is approving if all renewals exercised:
For Amendments/Renewals Extensions:
Is this a change to cost/pricing; length of term; terms unrelated to time or price (List all that apply)?
If length changing
What was the length of the term of the original contract?
What is the length of the extension/renewal?
What is the revised total term of the contract?
If cost changing
What was the original value of the entire contract prior to this proposed change?
What is the value of the proposed change?
What is the new/revised total value including change?
If terms changing
Describe the change and the reason for it (i.e. compliance with state law, different way of doing business etc.)