KCATA Legal Services RFP 2026 - F26-8015-31B
Kansas City Area Transportation AuthorityPublic Authority · Kansas City, MO- Due
- Jul 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Denise Adams
- (816) 346-0224
The 30-second brief
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal services across multiple categories including General Legal Services, Employment and Labor Law, Real Estate, Environmental, Intellectual Property, Federal Grant Funding (FTA), Workers Compensation, Vehicle/Bus Accident Litigation, and Bond Counsel. The contract term is one year with four one-year extension options, for a total of five years. Services will be provided on an as-needed (on-call) basis. Proposals must include fully burdened labor rates for all five years. A pre-proposal question deadline is set for June 23, 2026, and final proposals are due July 16, 2026. Submissions must include three volumes: Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, and Contractual Documents, delivered as one original unbound copy and one USB drive to the KCATA Procurement Department in Kansas City, MO.
Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, Contractual Documents, USB drive copy
Quality of Professional Legal Staff, Overall Capability and Quality of the Proposing Firm, Price Proposal
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Summary
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal services across multiple categories including General Legal Services, Employment and Labor Law, Real Estate, Environmental, Intellectual Property, Federal Grant Funding (FTA), Workers Compensation, Vehicle/Bus Accident Litigation, and Bond Counsel.
The contract term is one year with four one-year extension options, for a total of five years. Services will be provided on an as-needed (on-call) basis. Proposals must include fully burdened labor rates for all five years. A pre-proposal question deadline is set for June 23, 2026, and final proposals are due July 16, 2026. Submissions must include three volumes: Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, and Contractual Documents, delivered as one original unbound copy and one USB drive to the KCATA Procurement Department in Kansas City, MO.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Quality of Professional Legal Staff
- Overall Capability and Quality of the Proposing Firm
- Price Proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Price Proposal
- Technical Proposal
- Contractual Documents
- USB drive copy
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
15- Attachment A
- Attachment B
- Attachment C-1
- Attachment C-2
- Attachment D
- Attachment E-2
- Attachment F-1
- Attachment F-2
- Attachment G
- Attachment H-1
- Attachment H-2
- Attachment I-1
- Attachment I-2
- Attachment J-1
- Attachment J-2
REQUIRED STAFFING
4- Submit to
- 1350 East 17th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
- Scope location
- Kansas City, MO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 1350 East 17th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. For questions, contact Denise Adams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kansas City Area Transportation Authority in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Denise Adams at (816) 346-0224. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Principal Attorney, Other Attorneys, Law Clerks, Paralegals. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Price Proposal, Technical Proposal, Contractual Documents, USB drive copy. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Quality of Professional Legal Staff, Overall Capability and Quality of the Proposing Firm, Price Proposal" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority are tracked and searchable. As a public authority agency, Kansas City Area Transportation Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C-1, Attachment C-2, Attachment D, Attachment E-2, Attachment F-1, Attachment F-2, Attachment G, Attachment H-1, Attachment H-2, Attachment I-1, Attachment I-2,. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kansas City, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.