General legal services massdot and mbta

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of general legal services for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The Request for Responses (RFR) seeks qualified attorneys and law firms to provide a wide range of legal services, including those related to commercial transactions, employment and labor, corporate and regulatory matters, and litigation support. Respondents must have attorneys licensed to practice in the United States, with certain services requiring licensure in Massachusetts specifically. The RFR outlines performance metrics, the anticipated budget for FY 2022, and a pricing structure based on hourly rates or flat fees. Responses are due periodically, with the initial deadline being May 13, 2021, and the contract term lasting up to six years, including a possible one-year extension.

The procurement has set-aside requirements, as respondents must commit a minimum of 1% of contract revenues to partner with certified diverse businesses through the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program (SDP). The RFR does not name any incumbent vendors, but indicates that MassDOT and MBTA currently work with a range of law firms, from small local firms to large international firms, based on the specific matters. Funding for the legal services will come from the operating budgets of MassDOT and MBTA, with some real estate development projects potentially reimbursing the agencies for legal costs. The Commonwealth may make none, some, or unlimited requests for services and does not guarantee any amount of work.