CONTRACTAPPROVED

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Awards Legal Contract to Van Ness Feldman LLP (August 2026)

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Disclosed value
Increase of $500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000
From agenda
Approved
Aug 4, 2026

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What it covers

The Metropolitan Water District’s Legal and Claims Committee approved a $500,000 increase to its contract with Van Ness Feldman LLP, setting a new not-to-exceed total of $1,000,000. The firm will provide legal advice on Colorado River matters, following closed-session discussions of anticipated litigation.

Who holds it

Van Ness Feldman LLP holds this legal contract with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Its other public contracts on record include work for Whatcom Transportation Authority and City of Cle Elum.

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Contract details

Contract type
Legal
Amount
Increase of $500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000
Document date
August 4, 2026
Source document
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Agenda Legal and Claims Committee 2026-08-18 (Agenda)

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the legal contract by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California?

Van Ness Feldman LLP was awarded this legal contract by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, as recorded on August 4, 2026. The contract value is Increase of $500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000.

How much is the Van Ness Feldman LLP contract with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California worth?

The Van Ness Feldman LLP contract with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is valued at Increase of $500,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,000,000, covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Legal contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Agenda Legal and Claims Committee 2026-08-18 (Agenda), dated August 4, 2026 from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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What other contracts does Van Ness Feldman LLP hold?

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