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Jane Sutter Starke
202 585 6924 direct | Email

We represent public transit clients at every stage of the public procurement process. The firm’s attorneys have considerable experience developing procurement documents, such as instructions to bidders, requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, source selection plans, bid protest procedures, debarment procedures and general specifications, as well as providing counsel in the pre-award and change-order process.

Our representation includes developing and negotiating contracts for the operation and maintenance of transit services, as well as addressing changes, disputes and other issues that arise during contract implementation. Attorneys have worked on Brooks Act procurements, architectural and engineering contracts, facility construction, and construction contract administration and claims, including experience with standard form AIA contracts. This experience also includes contractual issues relating to liability, allocation of risk, indemnification, insurance, options, liquidated damages and incentives, performance and scope of work, capital equipment, workforce issues and compliance with applicable environmental statutes. Firm attorneys have significant experience working with the procurement guidelines for grantees issued by FTA, as well as other federal and state procurement requirements, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Our attorneys also represent clients in bid protests and litigation arising out of procurement disputes.

 

 

Case Studies

Helping Chicago’s public transit agencies implement an innovative fare payment system

Publications

OSHA issues new guidance on face coverings in light of COVID-19

City of Chicago expands TOD Development Benefits to certain bus routes

City of Chicago set to expand TOD benefits

When should you terminate a defined benefit plan? Four influential factors

Seven steps to avoid the new waves of Chinese tariffs on industrial goods

3 compliance obligations you may not know you have

Missouri appellate court opens the door to Spearin claims by contractors against public entities

News

Thompson Coburn’s 2020 Congressional Calendar now available

Eileen Brown named managing partner of Thompson Coburn’s D.C. office

Jayna Marie Rust named an APABA Rising Star

Tony Anderson among LGBTQ execs honored by the Washington Business Journal

Thompson Coburn Management Committee welcomes Tony Anderson

Thompson Coburn earns corporate counsel recommendations five years running in national report

Tony Anderson
Partner
Washington, D.C.
202 585 6928

Over the past 30 years, Tony has been a legal advisor to many of the nation's largest transit systems.

Over the past 30 years, Tony has been a legal advisor to many of the nation...
Tony Anderson
Eileen Brown
Partner
Washington, D.C.
202 585 6906

Eileen is a successful negotiator and strategist who focuses on her clients' goals while keeping an eye on the big picture.

Eileen is a successful negotiator and strategist who focuses on her clients...
Eileen Brown
Mike Deutsch
Associate
Washington, D.C.
202 585 6982

Mike focuses on transportation and international trade matters and provides guidance to clients in a variety of sectors.

Mike focuses on transportation and international trade matters and provides...
Mike Deutsch
Michael Rosenblum
Associate
Los Angeles
310 282 2516

Michael represents and advises public and private companies, private equity firms and hedge funds in connection with mergers and acquisitions, capital raising transaction...

Michael represents and advises public and private companies, private equity...
Michael Rosenblum
Jayna Marie Rust
Associate
Washington, D.C.
202 585 6929

Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities and other entities regarding their rights and obligations when doing business with the Federal Government.

Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities and other entities rega...
Jayna Marie Rust
Jane Sutter Starke
Partner
Washington, D.C.
202 585 6924

Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of issues from funding to project development to procurement.

Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of...
Jane Sutter Starke
Barry Weisz
Partner
Los Angeles
310 282 9448

Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small- to mid-sized companies, as well as their principals, in a variety of industries.

Barry serves as a corporate strategist and outside general counsel to small...
Barry Weisz
Kent Woodman
Senior Counsel
Washington, D.C.
202 585 6925

Kent practices in the surface transportation area, with emphasis on major public transit and highway projects, procurement, federal regulatory requirements, and transit l...

Kent practices in the surface transportation area, with emphasis on major p...
Kent Woodman