First publication: 09/14/1998

PUBLIC NOTICE: 97456
RTA
Legal Services
Submittal Date, Oct. 13

CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS -- RFP NO. RTA/LE 81-98 LEGAL SERVICES
The Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (hereinafter referred to as ``Sound Transit''), for its Legal Department, seeks proposals from sole practitioners, individual attorneys and firms interested in providing a variety of legal services to Sound Transit. Sound Transit will establish a roster of qualified attorneys and firms to provide legal services on an as-needed basis. Sound Transit encourages proposers to submit the most comprehensive proposal possible, offering the highest quality of service and enhancements to assist us with the types of legal services cited in the Scope of Work. An additional objective of requesting proposals is to determine which attorneys can offer the highest quality of service at the most reasonable cost. Sound Transit anticipates awarding multiple contracts through this Request for Proposal, using the evaluation criteria set forth herein.
Proposals shall be submitted no later than 2:00 P. M. on OCTOBER 13, 1998, to SOUND TRANSIT, CONTRACTS DIVISION, 1100 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 500, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101-3423.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Sound Transit supports and encourages local and small business and Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation on its contracts. Sound Transit is interested in submittals from such businesses to participate in providing legal services.
Contractors will not be allowed to subcontract legal Work. Only non-attorney services, such as court reporting, paralegal, surveying, etc. may be subcontracted.
Sound Transit has a federal DBE goal of 18%.
Sound Transit recognizes there may be few subcontracting opportunities with regard to the work described in this Request for Proposals. If the firm elects to perform all work under this contract with employees of the firm (i. e., does not subcontract any portion of the work), then there are no minority/women business participation goals. If the firm elects to subcontract any work, then the firm shall make affirmative efforts to solicit proposals from minority/ women businesses that have been certified by the State Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)
Sound Transit is interested in submittals from firms that demonstrate a commitment to equal employment opportunity. Sound Transit encourages submittals from people of color, women, or persons with disabilities. Proposers are advised that they shall adhere to non-discrimination provisions.
Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals, which outlines the information necessary to understand the selection process and the required documentation, by calling (206) 689-7445 or from Sound Transit, Contracts Division, 1100 Second Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, Washington 98101-3423. The RFP outlines the information necessary to understand the selection process and required documentation to meet proposal submittal standards.
Questions concerning the consultant selection process should be directed to Judy Crow at (206) 689-4796. Questions concerning M/W/DBE and EEO requirements should be directed to Alec Stephens at (206) 689-3762. Technical questions should be directed to Mandie Barnes at (206) 689-3370.
Any firm or attorney failing to submit information in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Request for Proposals may not be considered responsive and will therefore be subject to disqualification by Sound Transit's Consultant Selection Committee.
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY. (206) 689-7445.
Dates of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce, September 14 and 21, 1998. 9/21(97456)