KCATA Legal Services (Multiple Categories)
| Location: | Missouri |
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| Posted: | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Due: | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Agency: | Kansas City Area Transportation Authority |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | Bid # F26-8015-31B |
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KCATA Legal Services (Multiple Categories)
Bid # F26-8015-31B
Opening Date: Jun 10, 2026
Closing Date: Jul 09, 2026 2:00 pm
Opportunity Type: Request For Proposal
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (“KCATA”, “Authority”, “ATA”) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal services for one year with four one-year extension options for a total of five years. The general areas of legal services requested are: general legal services; employment and labor Law; real estate; environmental; fixed guideway and economic development and implementation law; intellectual property; federal grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and related issues; workers' compensation litigation; bus accident litigation conflict counsel; vehicle/bus Accident litigation services; and bond counsel services. Firms are invited to submit proposals on one or more of the general areas and any sub-area(s) of the general categories.
Firms interested in this opportunity are encouraged to email contact information to Denise Adams at dadams@kcata.org .
Bid Details : KCATA Legal Services (Multiple Categories) (pdf)
Pre-Conference Date & Time: 11:00 am Mar 24, 2026
Pre-Conference Location
Contact Name: Denise Adams, Procurement Manager
Phone: 816-346-0224
Email:
dadams@kcata.org
Additional Information: Additional Details
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Request For Proposals (RFP) #F26-8015-31B
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
(KCATA) Legal Services
Date: June 10, 2026
Contact: Denise Adams, Procurement Manager
Telephone: 816-346-0224
Email: dadams@kcata.org
KCATA RFP #F26-8015-31B – KCATA Legal Services
6/10/2026
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June 10, 2026
Request for Proposals (RFP) F26-8015-31B
Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) Legal Services
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (“KCATA”, “Authority”, “ATA”) is seeking proposals from qualified law
firms to provide legal services for one year plus four, one-year extension options for a total of five years. The general
areas of legal services requested are:
• General Legal Services
• Employment and Labor Law
• Real Estate; Environmental; Fixed Guideway and Economic Development and Implementation Law
• Intellectual Property
• Federal grant funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and related issues.
• Worker Compensation Litigation
• Bus accident litigation conflict counsel
• Vehicle/Bus Accident Litigation Services
• Bond Counsel Services
Firms are invited to submit proposals on one or more of the general areas and any sub-area(s) of the general categories.
The Authority reserves the right to accept a proposal for a single area, several areas, to combine areas, to split areas,
to award any area to one or more firms, or award the total scope of services to only one firm. Regardless of contract
award(s) made as a result of this solicitation for legal services, the Authority reserves the right to solicit additional legal
services proposals for specific areas and/or projects at any time during the five-year contract period. The firms and
lawyers will report to the KCATA Chief Legal Officer or as otherwise assigned.
Services may not be required on a constant, continuous basis but rather on an as-needed (on-call) basis during the term
of the contract. Services provided by the firm will be based on the contracted labor rates provided in the Proposer’s
Price Proposal.
Services required under these contracts may be funded in part by federal agencies (i.e., Federal Transit Administration
(FTA), Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), or maybe a combination of funds appropriated by the
state, county, or city governments. The executed contract will contain required federal and state procurement terms and
conditions, which will be applicable irrespective of funding source. KCATA abides by all relevant laws and regulations, and
therefore the highest procurement standards, terms, or conditions will apply.
Pre-Proposal Questions. Questions (technical, contractual, or administrative) must be directed in writing via email only to
Denise Adams at dadams@kcata.org with the RFP number in the Subject line. Questions and requests for clarifications will
be received until 2:00 p.m. Central Time on June 18, 2026. If required, KCATA’s response to these submissions will be in
the form of an Addendum.
Proposal Submissions. Proposals must be received with all required submittals (See Section 4) as stated in the RFP no later
than 2:00 p.m. Central on July 9, 2026. See Section 3.2 for submittal instructions.
Proposals received after the time specified shall not be considered for award. Proposals received via facsimile (fax), or
electronic mail (e-mail) shall not be considered. Proposals not meeting specified delivery and method of submittal will not
be opened nor considered responsive.
Submission of the proposal shall constitute a firm offer to the KCATA for one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of
closing. This RFP does not commit the KCATA to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in 1) preparation of a proposal;
or 2) to procure or contract for services/materials. Proposer shall read and understand the requirements of this proposal
covered in the sections listed under the Table of Contents of this document.
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6/10/2026
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The KCATA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received, to interview or negotiate with any qualified
individual or firm, to modify this request, or cancel in part or in its entirety the RFP if it is in the best interest of the KCATA.
Evaluation/Award. Following an initial review and screening of all timely and responsive proposals, highly qualified
Proposers may be invited to interviews as necessary at their own expense. Those selected Proposers will be informed as to
exact date and time if invited for interviews and discussion. Proposers may also be required to submit written responses
to questions regarding their proposals. All contractual agreements are subject to final approval by the Kansas City Area
Transportation Authority’s Board of Commissioners.
Restricted Communications. No person or entity submitting a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals nor any
officer, employee, agent, representative, relative or consultant representing such a person (or entity) may contact through
any means, or engage in any discussion concerning the award of this contract with any member of KCATA’s Board of
Commissioners or any employee of KCATA (excluding Procurement staff) during the period beginning on the date of
proposal issue and ending on the date of the selection of a Contractor. Any such contact would be grounds for
disqualification of the Proposer.
Kristen Emmendorfer
Director of Procurement
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1. PROPOSAL CALENDAR ..................................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Scope of Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 Cost Control and Case Management........................................................................................................................ 15
SECTION 3. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 18
3.1 General Information................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2 Proposal Submissions............................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Reservations ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.4 Proposer’s Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................... 19
3.5 Authorization to Propose ......................................................................................................................................... 19
3.6 Withdrawal & Incomplete Proposals ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.7 Modification of Proposals ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.8 Unbalanced Proposal ............................................................................................................................................... 19
3.9 Protests .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.10 Disclosure of Proprietary Information ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.11 Diverse Business Enterprise Requirements.............................................................................................................. 21
SECTION 4. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, EVALUATION AND AWARD ..............................................................................22
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.2 Proposal Format ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Volume 1 – Cost Proposal ....................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Volume 2 -- Technical Proposal ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.5 Volume 3 – Contractual Proposal ............................................................................................................................ 25
4.6 Proposal Evaluation Criteria..................................................................................................................................... 28
4.7 Presentations/Interviews/Written Responses ......................................................................................................... 28
4.8 Contractor Selection ................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.9 Contract Award ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C-1
Attachment C-2
Attachment D
Attachment E-1
Attachment E-2
Attachment F-1
Attachment F-2
Attachment G
Attachment H-1
Attachment H-2
Attachment I-1
Attachment I-2
Attachment J-1
Attachment J-2
Proposal Submittal Checklist.............................................................................................................. 30
Sample Agreement/Terms and Conditions and KCATA’s Travel Policy.............................................. 31
Price Proposal .................................................................................................................................... 55
Letter of Intent to Utilize Diverse Subconsultant(s)........................................................................... 56
Affidavit of Civil Rights Compliance.................................................................................................... 57
Guidelines for Workforce Analysis/EEO-1 Report.............................................................................. 60
KCATA Workforce Analysis/EEO-1 Report.......................................................................................... 61
Affidavit of Primary Participants Regarding Employee Eligibility Verification ................................... 62
Affidavit of Lower-Tier Participants Regarding Employee Eligibility Verification............................... 63
Non-Collusion Affidavit ...................................................................................................................... 64
Certification of Primary Participants Regarding Restrictions on Debarment..................................... 65
Certification of Lower-Tier Participants Regarding Restrictions on Debarment ................................ 66
Certification of Primary Participants Regarding Restrictions on Lobbying ........................................ 67
Certification of Lower-Tier Participants Regarding Restrictions on Lobbying.................................... 68
Certification of Primary Participants Regarding Federal Tax Liability and Convictions...................... 69
Certification of Lower-Tier Participants Regarding Federal Tax Liability/Convictions ....................... 70
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6/10/2026
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NO PROPOSAL REPLY FORM
Request for Proposals (RFP) F26-8015-31B
KCATA Legal Services
To assist KCATA in obtaining good competition on its Requests for Proposals, we ask that if you received an invitation but
do not wish to propose, please state the reason(s) below and return this form to Denise Adams, Procurement Manager, via
email at dadams@kcata.org. Include the Project Name in the subject line. This form may also be mailed to Procurement
Department, 1350 East 17th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64108.
This information will not preclude receipt of future invitations unless you request removal from the Proposer’s List by so
indicating below.
Unfortunately, we must offer a “No Proposal” at this time because:
____ 1.
____ 2.
We do not wish to participate in the proposal process.
We do not wish to propose under the terms and conditions of the Request for Proposal document. Our
objections are:
____ 3.
____ 4.
____ 5.
We do not feel we can be competitive.
We do not provide the services on which Proposals are requested.
Other: _______________________________________________________________________
____ We wish to remain on the Proposer’s list for these services.
____ We wish to be removed from the Proposer’s list for these services.
FIRM NAME
SIGNATURE
KCATA RFP #F26-8015-31B – KCATA Legal Services
6/10/2026
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