Outside Counsel-Right of Way Matters

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is seeking competitive proposals to secure Outside Counsel to assist KDOT in legal and advisory matters related to the acquisition of right-of-way and other real property needed for state highway purposes. The selected firm will be responsible for providing advice and assistance during the acquisition process, initiating condemnation proceedings if necessary, and advising KDOT on corridor management and police power issues. The contract period is from the date of award through June 30, 2026, with three optional 12-month renewal periods. Bidders must have experience in real estate law, eminent domain procedures, administrative condemnations, and appellate litigation. Proposals are due by September 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT, and no pre-proposal conference is scheduled. Bidders may submit questions for clarification by August 27, 2024, with responses provided via written amendment.

The procurement includes several bidder preference programs, including for disabled veteran-owned businesses and certified businesses. A current tax clearance certificate is required with all bid submissions, and the State reserves the right to confirm the tax status of potential contractors and subcontractors. No additional details are provided regarding pricing, funding sources, or the current contracting environment, but the RFP specifies that all services and expenses must be billed monthly within the state fiscal year in which they were incurred.