TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Aimee L. Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
SUBJECT: Contract Award
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider authorizing the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer to enter into a contract with Redwood Public Law Group not to exceed $250,000.
Staff Contact:
Aimee L. Steele, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Ensuring the General Counsel’s Office has sufficient external law firms to consult with ensures a high performing workforce that is capable of responding to the needs of the District.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the requested contract (not to exceed $250,000) is accounted for in the General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer’s outside legal budget.
CONTRACT AWARD SUMMARY:
Vendor Outreach Summary: No. DBE/SBEs: N/A No. Registered Vendors:|99| Contract Summary: # Proposals/Bids Received:|99| Award Type:
Low Apparent Bid Independent Cost Estimate Range (hourly):
Senior Partner: $550
Partner: $545
Of Counsel: $490
Senior Associate: $400
Mid-level Associate: $370
Junior Associate: $345
Law Clerk: $295
Paralegal: $250 Recommended for Award: Redwood Public Law Group Small Business Type: Not Applicable* DBE/SBE Utilization %:** N/A
* Neither SBE, nor DBE
** The District sets Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goals on contracting opportunities. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) may authorize a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal; however, SBE goals may result in DBE awards and utilization.
Levine Act Disclosure
California Government Code § 84308, commonly referred to as the “Levine Act,” precludes an Officer of a local government agency from participating in the award of a contract if he or she receives any political contributions totaling more than $500 in the 12 months preceding the pendency of the contract award, and for three months following the final decis...
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