CityBus_2026-RFP-CB-02_Pricing_Sheet.pdf

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2026-RFP-CB-02
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Summit County, Ohio

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This is a Cost Proposal Form (Attachment B) for RFP No. 2026-RFP-CB-02 issued by CityBus (Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation), a transit agency in Ohio, administered by NEORide as the procurement administrator. CityBus seeks proposals from qualified law firms to provide comprehensive general legal services on an as-needed basis, with the selected firm serving as outside General Counsel to support agency operations, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors. The solicitation requires proposers to demonstrate significant experience representing public entities, governmental agencies, municipal corporations, or public transportation agencies with knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing public transit operations. The proposal due date is August 31, 2026, and proposed prices shall remain firm for 180 calendar days following the due date.

The cost proposal requires submission of fully burdened hourly labor rates for multiple attorney classifications including Senior Partner/General Counsel, Partner, Senior Attorney, Associate Attorney, and specialized attorneys in labor and employment, procurement and public contracting, litigation, and regulatory/FTA compliance, as well as paralegal and administrative support positions. Proposers must also provide representative fixed-fee service quotes for activities such as board meeting attendance, policy review, contract review and drafting, procurement review, training sessions, and legal research. The form includes sections for reimbursable expenses covering travel time, mileage, lodging, and meals, with optional annual escalation percentages for renewal terms (Years 2-5) to be proposed by the respondent. The pricing narrative must address billing increments, expense policies, staffing assignments, administrative charges, and any alternative fee arrangements. CityBus does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work, and compensation shall be based solely on services authorized and satisfactorily performed during the contract term.

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CITYBUS (Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation)

ATTACHMENT B – COST PROPOSAL FORM

RFP No. 2026-RFP-CB-02 General Legal Services

Firm Name

Authorized Representative

Proposal Due Date August 31, 2026

Instructions Submit this Cost Proposal separately from the Technical Proposal. Prices shall remain firm for 180 calendar days following the proposal due date. Hourly rates shall be fully burdened and remain fixed for the initial contract term. Any proposed escalation for optional renewal terms shall be identified below. CityBus does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work.

A. Fully Burdened Hourly Labor Rates

Labor Classification Hourly Rate

Senior Partner / General Counsel $ __________ / hour

Partner $ __________ / hour

Senior Attorney $ __________ / hour

Associate Attorney $ __________ / hour

Labor & Employment Attorney $ __________ / hour

Procurement & Public Contracting Attorney $ __________ / hour

Litigation Attorney $ __________ / hour

Regulatory / FTA Compliance Attorney $ __________ / hour

Paralegal $ __________ / hour

Legal Assistant / Administrative Support $ __________ / hour

Other Attorney Classification (Specify) $ __________ / hour

Other Professional Classification (Specify) $ __________ / hour

B. Representative Fixed-Fee Services (Evaluation Only)

Representative Service Not-to-Exceed Fee

Board Meeting Attendance (Regular Meeting) $ __________

Board Meeting Attendance (Special Meeting) $ __________

Policy Review and Legal Opinion $ __________

Contract Review (Routine) $ __________

Contract Drafting / Major Contract Revision $ __________

Procurement Review / Solicitation Review $ __________

Training Session (Board or Staff) $ __________

Legal Research / Memorandum $ __________

C. Reimbursable Expenses

Item Rate / Basis

Travel Time $ ______ / hour

Mileage $ ______ / mile

Lodging At Cost / $ ______

Meals At Cost / Per Diem $ ______

Other ________________________________

D. Optional Renewal Escalation

■ No annual escalation proposed.

■ Annual escalation proposed: Year 2 ____% Year 3 ____% Year 4 ____% Year 5 ____%

E. Pricing Narrative and Billing Practices In addition to completing the Pricing Schedule, provide a narrative addressing: (1) hourly billing increments and minimum billing requirements; (2) travel time and reimbursable expense policies; (3) staffing and billing assignments; (4) administrative and miscellaneous charges; (5) methodology for optional renewal rate adjustments; and (6) pricing assumptions, discounts, alternative fee arrangements, fixed-fee services, or services provided at no additional charge.

Certification By submitting a proposal, the proposer certifies that the pricing provided is complete and includes all costs necessary to perform the services described in the Scope of Work, except approved reimbursable expenses authorized by CityBus.

Proposed rates shall remain firm for the initial one-year contract term. Any renewal increases shall not exceed the proposed escalation percentages accepted by CityBus.

Evaluation Notice CityBus does not guarantee any minimum quantity of work under this Contract. Quantities shown in this Pricing Schedule are for evaluation purposes only and do not represent a commitment by CityBus to purchase any minimum amount of services. Compensation shall be based solely on services authorized and satisfactorily performed during the contract term.

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