RFP360 SFP 2026-22 Privatization

Office of the Attorney General

Published: Sep 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Source: virginia_eva

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the legal services and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Maritime and Legal Aid. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 12, 2026.

Published through Virginia eVA, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the legal services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The OAG is soliciting proposals from attorneys in private practice to serve as special counsel to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and other agencies of the Commonwealth (collectively, the Agencies) for the purpose of providing legal services in the evaluation, negotiation, and financing of privatization proposals or other projects under the Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995 (Va. Code Â§Â§ 56-556 through â574) (the PPTA) and the Public Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 (the PPEA). The PPTA was established to foster and develop private participation in the acquisition, construction, improvement, financing, maintenance, or operation of transportation facilities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Transportation facilities may include any road, bridge, tunnel, overpass, ferry, airport, mass transit facility, vehicle parking facility, or similar commercial facility used for the transportation of persons or goods in Virginia. The PPEA grants responsible public entities the authority to create public-private partnerships for the development of a wide range of projects for public use if the public entities determine there is a need for the project and that private involvement may provide the project to the public in a timely or cost-effective fashion.. Individually negotiated interim or comprehensive agreements between a private entity and a responsible public entity will define the respective rights and obligations of the responsible public entity and the private entity.Legal services to agencies of the Commonwealth under this appointment will include legal assistance in the analysis of PPTA and PPEA concepts, the negotiation and drafting numerous agreements related to a PPTA or PPEA, such as the Interim Agreement, Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals, Comprehensive Agreement, Design-Build Contract, and any other necessary documents for implementation of the PPTA and PPEA proposals, both solicited and unsolicited. The services may also include evaluation, negotiation, and scoring of proposals, negotiation with other agencies such as USDOT and TIFIA office, coordination with lenders and equity investors, and post procurement services regarding contract administration such as interpretation of contract for change orders and compensation events. The legal services will include addressing and advising on any financing involved in the project. Counsel may be responsible for any or all legal aspects of the evaluation, negotiation, financing, and administration of a PPTA or PPEA project, up to and including the preparation of the Comprehensive Agreement and any associated documents necessary to close the transaction or administer the contract. In the event litigation ensues, counsel should also be available for any litigation or litigation support if requested by the OAG.. See more information at this link: app.rfpio.com/survey/public/6809043e9cd2cc30c5ab6603_6a82262fea4b7f0ec1e535eb/SFP-2026-22-PrivatizationSUBMISSIONS SENT IN EVA WILL BE IGNORED Solicitation type: Request for Proposals (RFP) Contracting authority: Office of the Attorney General Work location: Virginia Office of the Attorney General202 North 9th StreetRichmond, Virginia 23219 Items/services required: - Legal Services

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Virginia eVA and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Office of the Attorney General

Office of the Attorney General has issued 58 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 15 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Law & Legal Services, General Supplies & Services, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. Tenders span 3 countries including Ireland, United States, and Zimbabwe. Notices are distributed via Virginia eVA, ireland_etenders_csv, and PRAZ Zimbabwe. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Virginia eVA to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 12, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Office of the Attorney General in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.