FEDERAL PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING ISSUES
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CONTACT
- Katie Kraft
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- Jane Sutter Starke
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SERVICE AREAS
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RELATED PRACTICES
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RELATED INDUSTRIES
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REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
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Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Austin Texas)
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Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority
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City of Phoenix
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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Foothill Transit
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Greensboro Transit Authority
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
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Authority of Harris County Texas
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Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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New Jersey Transit
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New York City Department of Transportation
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North County San Diego Transit District (NCTD)
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Orange County Transportation Authority
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Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, Nevada (Reno/Sparks)
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Sacramento RTD
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San Joaquin RTD
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South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
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Transbay Joint Powers Authority
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Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon
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Utah Transit Authority
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Valley Metro Rail (Phoenix)
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
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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.
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
Katie Kraft rejoins Thompson Coburn to co-chair national Public Transit practice
Jayna Rust selected for NAPABA Leadership Advancement Program
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
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Washington, D.C.
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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... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Katie advises public transit agencies around the country on a variety of regulatory and compliance issues, including public sector procurement, project delivery, Buy Amer... Katie advises public transit agencies around the country on a variety of re... |
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Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities, educational institutions, and other entities regarding their rights and obligations when doing business with (or rece... Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities, educational institutio... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of issues including funding, project development, and procurement. Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Rhonda is a finance attorney who leads complex, large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients across the country. Rhonda is a finance attorney who leads complex, large-scale projects for pu... |
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Partner
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Los Angeles
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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... |
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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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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... |
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