Procurement for Hiring of Legal Firm for Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) Karachi

The Sindh Emergency Rescue Service (Rescue 1122) invites qualified Pakistani legal firms to submit bids for the hiring of a legal firm to provide comprehensive legal advisory and representation services for the fiscal year 2026-2027 in Karachi, Sindh. This procurement is aimed at engaging a professional legal team to support Rescue 1122 in all legal matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and representing the organization in courts and legal forums across Pakistan. Items being procured: - Legal advisory services on regular basis - Negotiation and preparation of replies to legal notices - Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, MoUs - Legal representation before courts including Supreme Court, High Courts, Tribunals, Ombudsman offices - Handling civil suits, appeals, bail applications, public litigation - Liaison with government authorities on legal matters - 24/7 availability of legal personnel including on-site presence at Rescue 1122 Headquarters Karachi - Monthly progress reports on legal cases - Other related legal support services The scope includes legal risk assessment, compliance review, contract management, and support in regulatory matters. The firm must have at least three years of relevant experience, valid NTN, GST, and SRB registration, and must not be blacklisted. The firm should have a qualified legal team capable of handling cases at the highest legal forums in Pakistan. The contract is initially for one year with possible extension up to three years based on performance. Bidders must submit technical and financial proposals as per the Single Stage One Envelope procedure by hand at the office of Director Finance & Procurement, Rescue 1122, Plot#09, Headquarter near Baitul Muqaram Masjid, Gulshan e Iqbal Block-17, Karachi. The bid submission deadline is **18-09-2026 at 14:30 hrs**. Late bids will not be accepted. Bid security of 2% of estimated cost in the form of Demand Draft is required. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's experience with disaster management-related litigation and includes CVs of lawyers with Supreme Court enrolment to meet the minimum technical score of 80 points. Properly bind and paginate your bid documents to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers an excellent opportunity for legal firms to contribute to a vital emergency service in Sindh, supporting governance, compliance, and legal risk mitigation for Rescue 1122.