Legal Services - Chicago Transit Authority for the Red and Purple Modernization (Phase One) Project Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity
ID: OS2023S3ZK0030Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: LEGAL (R418)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8283a641f71145be8fbcc8a6483c77cc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration, is seeking legal services for the Chicago Transit Authority's Red and Purple Modernization (Phase One) Project. This opportunity involves posting a justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D)(1), which allows for the procurement of legal services without a competitive bidding process. The legal services are critical for ensuring compliance and addressing legal matters related to the modernization project, which is significant for enhancing public transit infrastructure. Interested parties can reach out to Megan M Mavis at megan.mavis@dot.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Megan M Mavis
    megan.mavis@dot.gov
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