Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SANDAG
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SANDAG seeks on-call legal services for construction-related matters including claims resolution, risk analysis, contract development, and compliance guidance for transportation projects. The solicitation is an RFP with electronic bid submission due by July 27, 2026.
SANDAG is seeking legal services to support construction-related matters, including advising on and resolving construction claims, providing risk analysis, and representing the agency in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. The Consultant will also assist with contract and solicitation development, and provide guidance on compliance matters such as prevailing wage, workforce requirements, conflict of interest, and alternative project delivery strategies across various transportation projects as a means to mitigate risks. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1309051.C11746101 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/15/2026 08:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Insurance or Indemnification Exceptions Proposers are strongly encouraged to review the insurance and indemnification requirements in the attached Draft Standard Services Agreement prior to submitting a proposal. Exceptions... **Owner Organization**: San Diego Association of Governments **Solicitation Number**: SOL1590361 **Reference Number**: 0000429440 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | | Rate Proposal | Rate Proposal Excel Sheet | Yes | No | **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | The RFP identifies a California State Bar license as a requirement. Please confirm whether all attorneys proposed to perform work under the Agreement must be active members of the California State Bar or whether this requirement applies only to the Lead Attorney and attorneys providing California legal advice. | The Lead Attorney and any attorney providing legal advice regarding California law or otherwise engaging in the practice of law in California under the Agreement shall be active members in good standing of the California State Bar. Other attorneys proposed by the Consultant may be licensed in another jurisdiction, provided they perform services consistent with applicable law and under the supervision of a California-licensed attorney where required. The Consultant shall provide documentation demonstrating that any attorney working on the project team is an active member in good standing of the bar or licensing authority in the applicable jurisdiction. | | The RFP identifies both firm-fixed-price and specific-rate compensation methods and states that the applicable payment method will be established for each Task Order. Please confirm whether selected firms must be prepared to accept either payment method and whether SANDAG anticipates using firm-fixed-price compensation primarily for discrete assignments while compensating ongoing claims and litigation matters through hourly rates. | Yes. Selected firms must be prepared to accept either the firm-fixed-price or specific-rate compensation method. SANDAG anticipates that firm-fixed-price compensation will generally be used for discrete, clearly defined assignments, while specific hourly rates may be used for ongoing claims, litigation matters, or other work where the scope and level of effort may vary. However, the applicable compensation method will depend on the nature and specific requirements of the work and will be identified in the applicable Task Order. | | Please clarify whether SANDAG is seeking broad outside general counsel support for its construction program or specialized, ancillary support to the Office of General Counsel focused on construction claims, dispute resolution, solicitation and contract development and the compliance and advisory matters identified in the Scope of Work. | SANDAG is seeking specialized Ancillary Support to SANDAG's Office of General Counsel. The Office of General Counsel remains the Agency's primary legal advisor. Outside counsel is retained for specialized expertise. | **Addendums**: | Addendum | Date | Note | |---|---|---| | Addendum No. 1 | 07/17/2026 02:24 PM EDT | |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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