SIGNED REVISED CI BURGESS LAW GROUP LAKE VS HOBBS 7-29-22.PDF

Office of Procurement Services 
GOODS AND SERVICES 
COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE FORM 
This form is to be used when a department believes an acquisition is considered Competition Impracticable and the acquisition 
dollar amount is above $10,000. The Chief Procurement Officer can approve purchases up to $100,000. Board of Supervisors 
approval is required if the acquisition is over $100,000. This form must be submitted for approval to: Office of Procurement 
Services | 160 S 4th Ave | Phoenix, AZ 85003. Fax number: 602.506.6766. The signed form must be retained in the purchasing 
file. Unless approved by the Board of Supervisors in a formal agenda item or the Chief Procurement Officer in a formal Contract 
a CI form is valid from July 1 thru June 30th of each Fiscal Year. 
DEPARTMENT NAME 
DEPARTMENT RX# 
PROPOSED CONTRACT VENDOR 
NEED IDENTIFIED Date: 
REQUESTED DELIVERY 
Date: 
QUOTED PRICE: 
Accounting String: 
Company: 
Address: 
City, State: 
Zip/Postal Code: 
Phone: 
Fax: 
Contact Name: 
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES REQUIRED: 
The estimated cost of this Procurement is: 
≤ $100k 
> $100k 
Is this a Technology Procurement? 
Yes 
No 
COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE CATEGORY (Check applicable box, attach documentation or provide explanation below.)
Maricopa County Procurement Code MC1-351 states: “Competition Impracticable” means an acquisition where, competition is 
impractical because of standardization, warranty, or other factors as approved by the Board of Supervisors. 
NOTE:  The following are unlikely to be sufficient Competition Impracticable justifications: 
• Personal or department preference for a product or vendor
• Department perception that the vendor is the best qualified (this should be determined through a competitive process)
• Lack of department planning resulting in limited time to conduct a competitive procurement
• Special incentive or deal offered (can be assessed in open and competitive solicitation)
• Department  convenience
Grant specified (supporting documents attached) 
Mailing lists, subscriptions or media advertising 
Warranty voided if service provided by other contract vendor 
Other (Provide written explanation below) 
Software license renewals, additions, or upgrades available 
from only one source 
Brand compatibility available from only one source (no other 
distributors) 
Other proprietary situation 
County Attorney
County Attorney
The Burgess Law Group
07/27/2022
3131 E Camelback Rd, Suite 224
602-806-2104
85016
Phoenix, AZ
Emily Craiger
Retain the Burgess Law Group to defend Maricopa County against an lawsuit related to the upcoming 
2022 elections - Kari Lake and Mark Finchem vs Hobbs, Gates, Sellers, Hickman, Galvin, Gallardo, et al. 
  
This CI needs to be updated as the project total cost exceeds $100,000.  The previous CI was created 
on May 16, 2022 in the amount of $50,000 and approved by Office of Procurement Services.
07/27/2022
$200,000
100 470 4719 8100 LAAC




SEARCH 
A search was conducted consisting of: (check all that apply) 
Market research 
Public notice given, list 
Other vendors contacted 
Other 
RESULTS 
no alternatives were identified 
no alternatives were deemed acceptable 
because (explain below): 
Describe the search from above in detail: 
PRICE 
MC1-352-B states: The Using Agency requesting a Competition Impracticable Procurement shall provide written evidence 
to support a Competition Impracticable determination containing an explanation of why the proposed procurement 
process is advantageous to the County; and the scope, duration, and estimated total dollar value of the procurement. 
Price has been fairly and reasonably established by: 
Comparison to previous comparable purchases 
from a different vendor 
Independent estimate 
Comparison to public sector contract pricing 
Discount off published catalog pricing 
Market survey 
Other, explain: 
Describe methodology and results (attach any written supporting data, e.g., survey or market analysis): 
THIS IS A COMPETITION IMPRACTICABLE PROCUREMENT BECAUSE (attach additional page if needed): 
The County Attorney needs an experienced attorney in elections matters, specifically with the 
knowledge and experience pertaining to the various issues raised in litigation over the past two 
years and who can quickly jump in and assist with defending the members of the Board of 
Supervisors in an expedited basis.  Emily Craiger has the specialized knowledge of the facts, 
litigants and witnesses and experience in Arizona elections law and to assist.
Emily Craiger was selected because of her very unique experience representing the Board of 
Supervisors, the Recorder and her understanding of the current election issues being brought 
before the court.  Other outside counsel that was identified either does not have the necessary 
experience and qualifications and it would cost too much in in-house counsel time to educate 
them on the issues and parties, or those with the experience already have conflicts that would 
prevent them from assisting in this matter. 
The rate is very competitive with those of firms on contract.  The partner rate is $400/hr and the 
paralegal rate is $200/hr.  This is a substantial reduction from her normal rate at her firm which 
is normally $615 per hour.  





CERTIFICATIONS 
I certify: 
1) I recognize that the Maricopa County Procurement Code requires the use of competitive solicitations unless
exempted by law.  I have reviewed the information and materials relevant to this procurement of goods and  services, 
and am requesting approval of an exception to the competitive process for the reasons described; 
2) the price to be paid to the proposed vendor is fair, reasonable, and provides the best value to Maricopa County; and
3) this request for an exception to the competitive solicitation process is not the result of inadequate advance planning
or for purposes of securing the services of a preferred vendor. 
Department Head or Department Head Delegate Signature (Required) 
Printed Name 
Signature 
Date 
Office of Procurement Services 
The CPO can approve procurements up to $100,000.  If this request is over $100,000 it must be submitted as 
an agenda item to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. 
Approved/Recommended for Approval 
Printed Name 
Signature 
Date 
Office of Enterprise Technology (If this procurement is classified as a technology procurement it must be 
forwarded to OET for coordination and/or approval. If this procurement request is not approved by OET, the form will 
be returned to the requestor.) 
Approved. Recommended purchase is in line with Maricopa County's strategic technology plan or currently installed 
equipment or service, and is considered to be a competition impracticable procurement. 
Not Approved. 
Reasoning: 
Printed Name 
Signature 
Date 
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Thomas P. Liddy
Digitally signed by Thomas P. Liddy
DN: OU=civil division, O=MCAO, CN=Thomas P. 
Liddy, E=liddyt@mcao.maricopa.gov
Reason: I am the author of this document
Location: your signing location here
Date: 2022-05-13 13:39:35
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Thomas P. 
Liddy
07/27/2022
Kevin Tyne, Director, OPS
Digitally signed by Kevin Tyne 
Date: 2022.07.29 14:12:58 
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