Outside Counsel Services – Railroads and Rail Facilities

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking outside counsel services for railroads and rail facilities. The selected law firm will provide legal representation and advice to the department on matters related to the acquisition, lease, maintenance, construction, operation, and management of railroads and other rail facilities. The firm will also represent the department in proceedings before the Surface Transportation Board and in negotiations with rail operators, construction companies, financial institutions, maintenance companies, and lessees. • The law firm should have experience in providing legal services related to railroads and rail facilities. • The firm should have a team of attorneys with expertise in this area. • The firm should have a cost control procedure in place. • The firm should be willing to comply with the rules, policies, directives, and guidelines of the department, the commission, and the AG. • The firm should provide fee information, including hourly rates for attorneys and paralegals. • The firm should have a procedure in place for supervising the provision of legal services in a timely and cost-effective manner.