Procurement & Government Contracting

Government contracting and procurement processes are among the most significant sources of public-private engagement, with local, state, and federal agencies. For both seasoned government contractors and those looking to move into the procurement space, knowing the who, what, and how is critical to successful bids and projects.

Our team of seasoned procurement and government contracting attorneys and government relations advisors assist clients with identifying the right people to engage when navigating procurement processes. We have extensive experience guiding clients through federal and state procurement processes and systems, helping them understand complex regulatory environments and meet compliance requirements. Our government contract attorneys and advisors position clients to win consistently by leveraging longstanding relationships, distinguishing our clients prior to the issuance of an RFP, and deftly managing the perplexing deadlines and directives of various agencies.

Bid Response Process

Adams & Reese assists clients on both sides of the procurement process: government agencies issuing a request for proposals, and clients submitting a response to an RFP. We assist clients submitting bids by translating an RFP document: breaking down the necessary requirements, identifying areas for further clarification during a Q&A period, and identifying and minimizing risk on the front end. On the government agency side, we work with owners on development of bid requirements and management of technology and enterprise contract solutions.

Contract Administration

We also work with local governments, agencies, and other quasi-governmental organizations on the bid process, including issuances of notices to proceed, administering the contract, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors. We have experience assisting owners with utilizing alternative procurement methods such as CMAR (construction management at risk). We guide clients during performance of a contract, including the relevant contracting rules and regulations, such as contract modifications, teaming agreements, novation requirements, and mandatory disclosures.

Bid Protests and Award Defense

Once a bid process has been completed and a contract awarded, that doesn’t mean the process is over and the project begins. At times, a bidder may have reason to believe that the award was incorrect, the scoring skewed, or that questions arose on the process itself. Bidders who did not win the contract often have rights to protest the award, and this protest process can often entail administrative proceedings and potentially litigation in challenge of or (in the case of a winning bidder) in defense of the award or the process. Our team is skilled at assisting clients on both sides of the protest – either protesting a contract award or defending an award. Our team includes practitioners with extensive experience in the administrative procedures associated with procurement as well as litigation for matters that make it to court.

DEFINING STRENGTHS:

• Bid requirements development
• Bid Protest litigation
• Compliance requirements
• Federal and state procurement
• Government contracts
• Procurement administrative protests and appeals
• Public Bid Law
• Teaming Agreements