25 128 RFP General Counsel Services
| Bidders ID: | NBD15407868045338112 |
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| Due Date: | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | District of Columbia |
| Agency: | Airports Council International |
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| Source: | Members Only |
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (Aviation Authority) is soliciting interested parties to retain an attorney or firm of attorneys or combination of thereof as a team hereinafter the referred to jointly as “Respondent” to serve in the capacity of General Counsel for the Aviation Authority at Orlando International Airport. The Respondent selected must be experienced in representing airports and other local governmental agencies.
Submission Deadline: November 12, 2024
Submitting Organization: Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
25 128 RFP General Counsel Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
25-128-RFP-PS
GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES
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Table of Contents
Americans with Disabilities Act .................................................................................................... 4
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Tentative Schedule .............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Intent and Purpose .............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Solicitation Information ....................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Submitting Questions and Receiving Responses ............................................................. 6
1.5 Communications; Questions Regarding Specifications or Response Process .............. 6
1.6 Lobbying Statement ............................................................................................................ 7
1.7 Exceptions to Terms and Conditions within the Solicitation.................................. 7
1.8 Withdrawal of Responses ................................................................................................... 8
1.9 Waiver and/or Rejection of Irregular Request for Responses .......................................... 8
1.10 Notice of Intent to Award Agreement ................................................................................. 8
1.11 Public Meetings/Public Records ......................................................................................... 8
1.12 Independent Firm Status & Compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act .... 8
1.13 Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Policy ................................................................... 8
1.14 Proprietary Information ....................................................................................................... 9
1.15 Title VI List of Pertinent Nondiscrimination Acts And Authorities ................................... 9
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES ....................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Scope of Services .............................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Transition Plan ................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Schedule of Fees ............................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Executed Engagement Letter to Constitute Entire Agreement....................................... 10
2.5 Non-Exclusive Services..................................................................................................... 11
3.0 RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 12
3.1 Respondent’s Requirements............................................................................................. 12
3.2 Selection Process .............................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Insurance Requirements ................................................................................................... 13
4.0 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 16
4.1 Preparing Responses in Required Format....................................................................... 16
Tab 1 - Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 16
Tab 2 - General Respondent Information ................................................................................... 16
Tab 3 - Respondent’s Experience and Qualifications................................................................ 17
Tab 5 – Transition Plan................................................................................................................ 18
Tab 6 - Conflicts of Interest ......................................................................................................... 18
Tab 7- Nongovernmental Entity Declaration Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and
Services. ................................................................................................................................... 19
Tab 8 Response Forms................................................................................................................ 19
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1. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form ....................................................................................... 20
2. Certification Regarding Prohibition Against Contracting with Scrutinized.......................... 21
3. Nongovernmental Entity Declaration Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services
22
4. Current W9 ................................................................................................................................ 23
5. EXHIBITS................................................................................................................................... 23
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Americans with Disabilities Act
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority does not discriminate upon the basis of any
individual’s disability status. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations as
provided for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 86.26, Florida
Statutes, should contact the Aviation Authority’s ADA Coordinator at 407-825-2006 as
soon as possible, at least one full business day prior to any scheduled meeting.
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
a. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (Aviation Authority) is soliciting
interested parties to retain an attorney or firm of attorneys or combination of
thereof as a team hereinafter the referred to jointly as “Respondent” to serve in
the capacity of General Counsel for the Aviation Authority at Orlando
International Airport. The Respondent selected must be experienced in
representing airports and other local governmental agencies.
b. The Agreement period, if an Agreement is awarded following the solicitation
process, will be for five (5) years, with the initial service to commence on or
about March 1, 2025. The agreement between the successful Respondent and
the Aviation Authority will be non-exclusive.
c. The term maybe extended beyond five (5) years by mutual agreement of the
selected General Counsel and the Aviation Authority Board.
1.1 Tentative Schedule
Release Date:
Deadline for submission of questions:
Deadline for release Addendum:
Deadline for return of Response:
Ad-Hoc Committee:
Interviews the Firms, if needed:
Recommendation to the Aviation Authority Board*:
October 8, 2024
October 18, 2024
October 29, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 11, 2024
January 15, 2025
February 19, 2025
The meetings of the Ad-Hoc Committee and Aviation Authority Board are public
meetings, and meeting schedules are posted every week on the Aviation Authority
website.
1.2 Intent and Purpose
It is the intent of the Aviation Authority that a Respondent will provide the
services specified in the Scope of Services detailed in Section 2.0. The Aviation
Authority intends to select the Respondent that it deems to be the most highly
qualified, responsible, and responsive to the Aviation Authority to perform the
required services after considering the proposal in its exclusive discretion.
1.3 Solicitation Information
a. Sealed electronic responses will be received for this Solicitation through the
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority e-Procurement Portal (Portal) located at
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/goaa. By way of the Portal, responses
will be locked and digitally encrypted until the submission deadline passes.
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