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File #: 22-1460    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 11/7/2022 In control: Finance & Governance Committee
On agenda: 11/28/2022 Final action: 11/28/2022
Title: A resolution approving a proposed Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keller Rohrback LLP to continue serving as special counsel for the opioid multi-district litigation, citywide. Amends a contract with Keller Rohrback, LLP by adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue serving as special counsel for the opioid multi-district litigation, citywide. No change to contract amount (ATTNY- 201843723/ ATTNY-202265129-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022.
Indexes: Lucas Palmisano
Attachments: 1. RR22-1460_CAO_Ordinance Request Form_Keller Rohrback CAO_11.4.22, 2. 22-1460_KELLER_ROHRBACK_LLP_Second Amendment_202265129-02, 3. 22-1460 Filed Resolution_Keller Rohrback LLP_202265129-02, 4. 22-1460 Filed Resolution_Keller Rohrback LLP, 5. 22-1460 - signed

Contract Request Template (Contracts; IGAs; Leases)

 

Date Submitted: 11-14-2022

 

Requesting Agency: City Attorney Office

                               Division:

 

Subject Matter Expert Name: Edward Gorman
Email Address: Edward.Gorman@denvergov.org
Phone Number:

 

Item Title & Description:

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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 Second Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Keller Rohrback LLP to continue serving as special counsel for the opioid multi-district litigation, citywide.

Amends a contract with Keller Rohrback, LLP by adding two years for a new end date of 12-31-2024 to continue serving as special counsel for the opioid multi-district litigation, citywide. No change to contract amount (ATTNY- 201843723/ ATTNY-202265129-02). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 12-19-2022. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-15-2022.

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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Citywide

 

Contract Control Number: Original Contract Number: ATTNY- 201843723 New Contract: ATTNY-202265129-02

 

Vendor/Contractor Name (including any “DBA”): Keller Rohrback, LLP

 

Type and Scope of services to be performed:

 

 Amendment for term extension for outside counsel Keller Rohrback, LLP on the opioid multi-district litigation. The MDL has produced a number of noteworthy settlements from opioid manufacturers and distributors. However, the MDL continues against a number of opioid defendants, including against several national pharmacy defendants. Keller Rohrback continues to represent Denver and other Colorado cities and counties in the MDL. We anticipate that their efforts could take many more months or even years, especially if our case goes to trial and/or is appealed.

 

Location (if applicable): Citywide

 

WBE/MBE/DBE goals that were applied, if applicable (construction, design, Airport concession contracts): N/A

 

Are WBE/MBE/DBE goals met (if applicable)?

 

Is the contract new/a renewal/extension or amendment?

Amendment

Was this contractor selected by competitive process or sole source?

Competitive                      

For New contracts

Term of initial contract:

 

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)?

time

If length changing

What was the length of the term of the original contract?

8/15/18 - 12/31/22;

What is the length of the extension/renewal?

2 years

What is the revised total term of the contract?

8/15/18 - 12/31/24

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.)