Kadesh & Associates, LLC

This is a non-competitive bid (NCB) issued by the California High-Speed Rail Authority to provide specialized consulting services to Kadesh & Associates, LLC in Washington, D.C. The purpose is to secure federal funding for the High-Speed Rail Project. The contractor will engage with Congress and federal agencies on the Authority's behalf, leveraging their existing relationships and knowledge of the project. The contract term is from October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015, with a total value of $96,000. The Authority is requesting an exemption from advertising in the California State Contracts Register, citing the urgent and specialized nature of the services. Forgoing the competitive process is deemed to be in the best interest of the state, as without the consultant's services, decisions detrimental to the project's funding could be made.

This is a sole-source contract, and no other bidders will be accepted. The contract is focused on the California High-Speed Rail project and requires the contractor to have specialized expertise and existing relationships with Congress and federal agencies to efficiently manage necessary federal legislation and secure critical funding. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as this is a non-competitive bid. The incumbent contractor is Kadesh & Associates, LLC, and the contract value is $96,000.