Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission - Legal Services RFP 2601 - 2025
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation CommissionSpecial District · Santa Cruz, CA- Due
- Jan 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Nisha Singh
- (831) 460-3200
The 30-second brief
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking proposals from qualified legal consultants to provide general counsel and specialized legal services under RFP 2601. The scope of work encompasses serving as legal counsel to the agency and RTC Board, attending board and committee meetings, drafting and reviewing legal opinions, contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, and representing the RTC in mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Specialized areas include real property, construction management, environmental law, railroad law (Surface Transportation Board / STB jurisdiction, Branch Line operations), land use and zoning, personnel investigations, and employee claims. The contract period is 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, with a total estimated not-to-exceed amount of $600,000. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM PST on January 7, 2026, submitted via email or mail to Nisha Singh, Director of Internal Services, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A preproposal meeting via Zoom is scheduled for December 5, 2025, and questions are due by December 18, 2025. Evaluation criteria include understanding of work and local context (15%), specialized experience (25%), quality of staff (25%), technical ability (20%), and past record of performance (15%).
Understanding of work to be done & local context (Up to 15 points), Specialized experience with similar kinds of work (Up to 25 points), Quality of staff for work to be done (Up to 25 points), Technical ability in connection with the type of services required (Up to 20 points), Past record of performance on contracts (Up to 15 points)
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Summary
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is seeking proposals from qualified legal consultants to provide general counsel and specialized legal services under RFP 2601.
The scope of work encompasses serving as legal counsel to the agency and RTC Board, attending board and committee meetings, drafting and reviewing legal opinions, contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, and representing the RTC in mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Specialized areas include real property, construction management, environmental law, railroad law (Surface Transportation Board / STB jurisdiction, Branch Line operations), land use and zoning, personnel investigations, and employee claims. The contract period is 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, with a total estimated not-to-exceed amount of $600,000. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM PST on January 7, 2026, submitted via email or mail to Nisha Singh, Director of Internal Services, 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A preproposal meeting via Zoom is scheduled for December 5, 2025, and questions are due by December 18, 2025. Evaluation criteria include understanding of work and local context (15%), specialized experience (25%), quality of staff (25%), technical ability (20%), and past record of performance (15%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Understanding of work to be done & local context (Up to 15 points), Specialized experience with similar kinds of work (Up to 25 points), Quality of staff for work to be done (Up to 25 points), Technical ability in connection with the type of services required (Up to 20 points), Past record of performance on contracts (Up to 15 points)
- Submit to
- [email protected]; 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Santa Cruz, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 7, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]; 1101 Pacific Avenue, Suite 250, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For questions, contact Nisha Singh.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission in CA, 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 Nisha Singh at (831) 460-3200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Understanding of work to be done & local context (Up to 15 points), Specialized experience with similar kinds of work (Up to 25 points), Quality of staff for work to be done (Up to 25 points), Technic..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 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. Review the full document from Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Santa Cruz, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.