What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Wadsworth, Ohio, seeks a USA-based vendor to provide transit agency legal services offsite for a one-year contract period. The selected vendor must act as outside General Counsel, offering timely legal advice, strategic counsel, representation, and risk management services to support the agency's Board of Directors, executive leadership, and operations. Additionally, the buyer requires legal counsel for employment matters, which includes personnel policies, employee discipline, workplace investigations, employment practices, drug and alcohol regulations, workers' compensation coordination, and ADA compliance. The scope also covers representation in employment litigation, administrative proceedings, arbitration, and mediation. Bidders must submit proposals with their pricing details, as the buyer is looking for proposals to determine the budget. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 7, 2026.
Scope of work
- General counsel services and day-to-day legal consultation
- Labor and employment law counsel and litigation support
- Collective bargaining and labor relations assistance
- Procurement, contracting, and federal compliance review
- Grant and regulatory compliance advisory services
- Board governance and meeting legal support
- Litigation and claims management representation
- Real estate and capital projects legal assistance
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience providing legal services to public agencies, governmental entities, or public transportation organizations.
- Demonstrated experience with FTA-funded procurements and grant compliance.
- Experience representing management in labor and employment matters.
- Experience with public procurement and contracting.
- Knowledge of Indiana municipal and public transportation law.
- Ability to provide prompt response times and assign a dedicated lead attorney.
- Onshore (USA Organization Only).
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal
- Attachment B - Cost Proposal Form
- Resumes for all key personnel
How to submit
- Instructions
- Submit Cost Proposal separately from the Technical Proposal.
