Legal Services for Transit Authority

METRO Regional Transit Authority is seeking qualified law firms to provide legal counsel, advisory services, and representation in areas including general counsel, labor and employment, and litigation.

METRO Regional Transit Authority


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2026-11
Sep 17, 2026 04:00 PM
Aug 06, 2026 07:00 AM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
gertrude.wilms@yourmetrobus.org
+13305642224
416 Kenmore Boulevard, Akron, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

METRO Regional Transit Authority (METRO RTA) is soliciting proposals from qualified law firms and legal service providers to establish a qualified pool of firms to provide legal counsel, advisory services, and representation in support of METRO RTA's governance responsibilities, business operations, and compliance obligations to the Governing Board. The selected firm(s) will provide a broad scope of legal services including general legal counsel, board governance, labor and employment, human resources, employee relations and negotiations, facilities and construction, real estate, public contracting, and litigation. The contract will have a base term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year options. METRO reserves the right to award multiple contracts based on its evaluation process. The firm must be able to provide immediate consultation, attend monthly Board meetings, and be available for accident litigation within 30 minutes. The evaluation will consider qualifications, experience, and price, with separate phases for Labor & Employment and General Counsel.

Classification Codes
NAICS541110Offices of Lawyers
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
general legal counsellabor employment lawtransit legal services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 6, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Sep 7, 2026-Question Submission Deadline
Sep 8, 2026-Question Response Date
Sep 17, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
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Legal_Service.pdfAug 06, 2026 07:00 AM
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