Legal Services

The Lakeland Area Mass Transit District in Lakeland, Florida is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive legal services. The agency requires a legal partner to research legal matters affecting the authority, provide advice on prudent courses of action, and deliver legal oversight by attending all monthly board meetings in person. Additionally, the selected partner will assist with reviewing contract documents, including procurements, leases, and federal and state grants. The agency needs assistance in ensuring compliance with existing state and federal laws, which includes issuing advisory memorandums regarding proposed and new legislation. The scope of work also covers assisting the agency in resolving disputes with the Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. The agency is establishing a contract period of three years for these services. Bidders must perform all work onsite in Lakeland, Florida and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency accepts digital proposal submissions via email or through their online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is requesting pricing proposals from interested bidders.