Local and State Procurement

Ober|Kaler attorneys represent companies seeking and doing business with state agencies and local governments. Our clients come from a wide range of industries, including:

Construction
Health care
Information technology
Education
Transportation
Accounting

Several of our Construction Group attorneys are former assistant attorneys general and counsel to local governments. We regularly appear before state, county and municipal administrative bodies in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Our capabilities in state and local procurement issues include:

Identifying and interpreting applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures
Interpreting and preparing responses to RFPs and invitations for bid
Assisting with prequalification to bid processes
Advising on certification and interpretation of minority and women’s business enterprise laws
Handling bid protests and defense of interested parties
Filing claims for additional compensation
Handling terminations for convenience and default