Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #CS26-31

Legal Services for UDOT: Natural Resources and Environmental Law Counsel

This opportunity seeks qualified legal counsel to support the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) in natural resources and environmental law matters. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah Office of the Attorney General, supporting UDOT - Services Requested: - Legal advice, assistance, representation, and transactional work - Litigation and regulatory support for NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act, CERCLA, RCRA, and related federal and state environmental laws - Review and preparation of environmental assessments and impact statements - Contractual review under UDOT's Manuals of Instructions and Programmatic Agreements - Assistance with regulatory compliance, negotiations with environmental agencies, and contamination issues on right-of-way acquisitions - Unique Requirements: - No guaranteed volume of work; contracts may be awarded to one or more firms - Selection based primarily on qualifications of proposed lead attorney - Hourly rates fixed until June 30, 2027, with annual increases capped at inflation or 3% - Place of Performance: - Office of the Utah Attorney General, Salt Lake City, Utah

Description

The Office of the Utah Attorney General is soliciting proposals from qualified attorneys to provide legal services in support of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). The scope includes advice, assistance, representation, and other legal matters related to Natural Resources and Environmental Law. This encompasses work such as preparing and litigating NEPA Environmental Assessments, reviewing contractual issues, assisting with Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act issues, and handling matters involving environmental contamination and related federal and state laws. The contract will be awarded to one or more law firms based on qualifications, with no guaranteed amount of work.

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