Legal Environment Government Bids & RFPs

All proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p. m. e. s. t. , on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Insurance companies providing coverage must be rated no lower than an A, with a minimum size rating of 8 out of 15.

The document clearly states there is no preliminary visit.

The document clearly states that samples are not required.

Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The city will base its selection on considerations including, but not limited to, unit prices and the clear ability of the proponent to successfully perform under the terms of the contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness, minimum general qualifications, price evaluation, customer service approach, and references, and system design and operations.

Proponents must have experience in brownfields programs, grants, grant implementation, assessment, and planning, including Phase I environmental site assessments, regulatory reporting, and public engagement.

Bid protests regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the director of purchasing, 7 days prior to bid opening. Bid protests regarding the bid opening or contents of submitted bids must be submitted in writing to the director of purchasing, within 3 days of the bid opening.

Failure to comply with process integrity requirements, including communicating only through the designated contact person, may result in disqualification. Failure to include all information outlined in the RFP may be cause for rejection.

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p. m. Central Time on July 16, 2026.

Invoices should be submitted within 30 days following the end of the month in which services were rendered or expenses incurred. Each invoice must cover only one case and provide a detailed description of services rendered in chronological order.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of professional legal staff, overall capability and quality of the firm, and price proposal.

Firms must be qualified law firms with experience in the specified areas of legal services. They must demonstrate financial soundness and have the necessary resources to perform the contract.

Protests must be received in writing no later than five business days after the bid closing date (postsubmittal/preaward) or five business days after the notice of intent to award (postaward).

Contacting KCATA staff or board members outside of the designated procurement staff during the solicitation period may be grounds for disqualification.