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TO: |
Board of Trustees |
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THROUGH: |
Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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FROM: |
David Wilkins, Assistant Attorney General |
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PRESENTER(S): |
David Wilkins, Assistant Attorney General |
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Tim Merrill, Assistant Attorney General |
TITLE:
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Contract: Outside Legal Services - Public and Project Finance (Chapman and Cutler)
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Procurement Contract/Change Order
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a legal services agreement and associated disbursements with Chapman and Cutler LLP for assistance with Public & Project Finance issues as the need arises. This agreement is part of a legal services agreement pool and is subject to a pool Not-To-Exceed amount for all 5 years of $500,000.
BACKGROUND:
A full and open competition was held in April 2024 for legal services from outside law firms in specialized areas of the law. Chapman and Cutler LLP was selected as one of the firms to be included in the pool for Public & Project Finance.
DISCUSSION:
As specialized legal issues arise, UTA legal services needs to have the ability to seek assistance from outside law firms. Establishment of this pool for pre-determined discounted rates gives UTA the ability to quickly obtain the expert legal guidance or support required. Once a need is identified, UTA provides a work summary to the law firm which in turn provides an engagement letter to UTA based on pre-determined discount rates. UTA then issues a purchase order to the firm to allow them to perform the work. If an individual purchase order meets the statutory threshold, it will be presented to the board for approval.
CONTRACT SUMMARY:
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Contractor Name: |
Chapman & Cutler LLP |
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Contract Number: |
24-38441 |
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Base Contract Effective Dates: |
April 30, 2024, thru July 1, 2027 |
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Extended Contract Dates: |
July 1, 2027-July 1, 2029 (option years included for this approval request) |
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Existing Contract Value: |
N/A |
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Amendment Amount: |
N/A |
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New/Total Contract Value: |
NTE $500,000 for 5 years for the entire pool |
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Procurement Method: |
RFP |
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Budget Authority: |
Approved 2024 Budget |
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ALTERNATIVES:
Forgo specialized and expert legal assistance which would put UTA at risk when facing complex legal matters.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Requisitions will be authorized and P.O.s issued once a need arises. Legal budget contains funds for outside counsel. The FY 2024 budget in Legal, account 1500.50353 services, contains $420K which will be adequate to cover this year. Funding for FY years 25, 26, 27, and 28 will be allocated at a future date. Any legal services procured in FY24 which could extend into FY 25 or beyond will be issued “subject to availability of funding” printed on the face of the Purchase Order.
BUDGET FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL EXPENSES
2024 Budget - $100,000
2025 Forecast Budget - $100,000
2026 Forecast Budget - $100,000
2027 Forecast Budget - $100,000
2028 Forecast Budget - $100,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Contract/Notice of Award