KCATA Legal Services (Multiple Categories)

KCATA is seeking qualified law firms to provide a broad range of legal services on an as‑needed basis for its transit authority. The contract is a one‑year base period with four optional one‑year extensions (up to five years total). Firms may be awarded work in any combination of nine general legal categories, including general counsel, employment and labor law, real‑estate and environmental matters, intellectual‑property, FTA grant issues, workers’ compensation, vehicle accident litigation, and bond counsel. Proposals must include fully‑burdened hourly rates for each staff level for each contract year, and extensive certifications (civil‑rights, E‑Verify, debarment, lobbying, tax, etc.). Sub‑consultants require the same certifications and prior KCATA approval. • Provide on‑call legal advisory, contract review, litigation support, and specialized counsel across nine categories. • Submit a two‑volume proposal (price and technical) with a single‑page hourly‑rate sheet and all required affidavits/forms. • Pre‑bid conference on March 24 2026; final proposal due July 16 2026; anticipated award September 2026; contract starts October 1 2026.