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Public Infrastructure
Complying with the never-ending changes in law and the ever-increasing statutory requirements that apply to public works projects — and then overcoming the many other challenges that arise — requires transactional experience, legal knowledge and litigation skill.
Best Best & Krieger LLP attorneys regularly provide guidance to cities, counties, special districts, transit and transportation authorities, water agencies, school districts, colleges and universities, community services districts, local agency formation commissions and other public entities on all aspects of public contracting, from planning and property acquisition through construction and project closeout. We assist with procurement needs, draft and negotiate all transactional documents, prepare bid packages, advise on construction and risk management, and resolve disputes when they arise.
Our attorneys fully grasp the interplay of statutes and regulations that govern projects, from the Public Contract Code to Labor Code and environmental permitting requirements, enabling us to assure legal compliance and reduce the risk of delay and liability exposure.
Broad Experience
BB&K has advised on a wide range of public works projects, including transportation systems, water storage and transmission facilities, wastewater treatment and recycling systems and educational facilities. With a California-licensed professional civil engineer and other degreed engineers on our team, we offer not just legal prospective, but industry knowledge and first-hand experience in designing and constructing public facilities.
Comprehensive Service and Proactive Guidance
Working proactively with clients, we help maximize resources, contain costs and avoid delays, disruptions and disputes. BB&K attorneys draft and review all documentation, including land acquisition contracts, professional services agreements and bid documents. Additionally, we assist our public agency clients with:
- Environmental review and compliance
- Real estate acquisition, land use, zoning and permitting issues
- All construction delivery methods including design-bid-build, design-build, design-bid-build-operate, CM-multiple prime, CMAR, CM/GC and P3
- Financing
- State and federal funding requirements
- Labor laws applicable to public works projects, including state and federal prevailing wage law compliance
- Professional services consultant agreements
- Bidding procedures and protests
- Contract administration, including change orders, performance and payment bonds issues, insurance claims and coverage, and warranties
- Contractor defaults, claims and stop-payment notices
- Claims management and all forms of dispute resolution
Legal Alerts Jan 26, 2023
In With The New – Part Two
BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023
Press Releases Jan 17, 2023
Albert Maldonado named to the Lawyers of Color Hot List
Lawyers of Color Organization Dedicated to Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession Identifies 2022 Hot List
Press Releases Jan 12, 2023
BB&K Partners Selected to 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers List
Press Releases Aug 18, 2022
38 BB&K Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2023
Three Attorneys Awarded a “Lawyer of the Year” Designation
Event Jun 15, 2022
2022 TCAA Summer Conference
BB&K Attorneys to Discuss Navigating Federally Funded Projects and Ethics Rules
BB&K Event May 13, 2022
2022 Claremont Colleges Latinx Graduation
BB&K’s Albert Maldonado Alumni Keynote Speaker
Client Successes Mar 24, 2022
San Juan Capistrano Supportive Housing and City Hall Project Earns Unanimous Approval
BB&K Served Key Role in Guiding City Through Nearly Two Years of Research and Planning
Press Releases Mar 01, 2022
BB&K Attorneys Elected to Lead Inland Empire Hispanic Bar Association Board
Albert Maldonado Named President, Daniella Hernandez Named President-Elect for 2022
Legal Alerts Feb 03, 2022
In With the New – Part Three
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2022
In With the New – Part One
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Press Releases Jan 06, 2022
Best Best & Krieger Promotes Six Attorneys to Partner
Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee
Press Releases Nov 24, 2021
Partner Paula de Sousa a San Diego Leaders in Law Finalist
San Diego Business Journal Recognizes Leading Special Districts Attorney
Press Releases Nov 04, 2021
BB&K’s 2022 Best Law Firms Rankings Include New National Tier 1 Recognition
Numerous Other Gains in 12th Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Rankings
Press Releases Sep 21, 2021
Municipal Law Attorney Derra Purnell Joins BB&K
Of Counsel Has Noted Public Sector and Compliance Experience in Southwest
Press Releases Aug 19, 2021
32 BB&K Attorneys Recognized on The Best Lawyers in America List for 2022
3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” and 4 Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Press Releases Aug 12, 2021
BB&K Partner Michael Maurer Recognized As Daily Journal Top 40 Under 40
Publication Annually Recognizes Attorneys for their Achievements
Press Releases May 20, 2021
Sonia Carvalho Named a Top Woman Lawyer 2021
Daily Journal Includes Municipal Law Partner on its Annual List
Press Releases May 18, 2021
Municipal Law Attorney Frank Splendorio Joins BB&K
Of Counsel Has Robust City Attorney and Public Agency Law Experience
Press Releases Apr 01, 2021
JD Supra Recognizes BB&K Attorneys With 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
Construction Law Top Author and a Top-Read Tax Article
Legal Alerts Jan 05, 2021
New Public Agency Laws on Safety, Finance, Contracting and More
Part 1: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
Legal Alerts Dec 17, 2020
Taxpayer Actions Can be Used to Challenge Government Contracts Even After Contract Completion
California Court of Appeal Decision in School District Case Applies to Public Agencies
Press Releases Nov 05, 2020
BB&K’s 2021 Best Law Firms Rankings Include New Tier 1 Recognitions
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
Press Releases Sep 11, 2020
BB&K Attorney Nicholaus Norvell Named a Top 40 Under 40 in San Diego
San Diego Daily Transcript Recognizes Young Professionals
Press Releases Aug 20, 2020
36 BB&K Attorneys Recognized on The Best Lawyers in America List for 2021
Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
BB&K Webinar Jun 03, 2020
Leveraging CDBG-CV and Other Federal Funding Grant Opportunities for COVID-19 Response
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Press Releases May 04, 2020
Two BB&K Attorneys Among JD Supra Top Authors List
Housing Webinar by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer Among Most Popular Posts
BB&K Webinar Apr 22, 2020
Part Two: Leveraging FEMA and Other Federal Grant Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Response
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Leveraging FEMA and Other Federal Grant Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Response
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Legal Alerts Jan 08, 2020
New Housing & Land Use, Local Government and Public Contracting Laws
Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Legal Alerts Jan 03, 2020
Only a Contracting Party May Sue Under Government Code Section 1092
Calif. Supreme Court: San Diegans for Open Government v. Public Facilities Financing Authority of the City of San Diego
Press Releases Jan 02, 2020
Eight BB&K Attorneys Promoted to Partner
Additional Changes at Firm Reflect Growth, Diversification
Legal Alerts Dec 03, 2019
Single Contractor Not Precluded from Providing Both Design and Construction Services
Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases
BB&K In the News Mar 11, 2019
Construction Traffic Plan MOU
BB&K Attorneys Acknowledged for Contribution in the Hermosa Beach Patch
Client Successes Feb 14, 2019
BB&K Defeats Program Management Services Contract Challenge
Los Angeles Community College District’s $80 Million Program Management Services Contract Properly Awarded, Court Finds
Legal Alerts Jan 22, 2019
Court Broadens Scope of Prevailing Wage Law for Special Districts
California Appellate Court Decision in Kaanaana v. Barrett Business Services, Inc.
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Legal Alerts Jan 10, 2019
New Year, New Laws Impacting Public Agencies in California – Part II
Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019
Legal Alerts Jan 02, 2019
New Disability Access Informational Notices Required in California
AB 3002 Took Effect Jan. 1
Press Releases Dec 19, 2018
Cities’ Struggles to Meet Obligations Are Real — BB&K Municipal Law Team Grows to Help
New and Expanded Services and More Attorneys and Staff Added in 2018
Press Releases Oct 04, 2018
BB&K Partner Seth Merewitz Named a Top 100 Attorney
Daily Journal Recognizes California’s Best
Legal Alerts Oct 02, 2018
AB 2035: New Tax Increment Financing for Shelters and Affordable Housing
California Lawmakers Continue to Address Housing Crisis
Legal Alerts Aug 23, 2018
Increased Bid Limits for Agencies Subject to Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act
UPCCA Update Takes Effect Jan. 1
Videos Aug 14, 2018
Michael Jenkins Video Bio
Of Counsel
Legal Alerts Jul 26, 2018
Federal Draft Infrastructure Bill Released
Aims to Provide Revenue to Repair Failing Infrastructure
BB&K In the News Jun 01, 2018
Brent Collinson Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Attorney Recently Merged Firm with BB&K, Sierra Sun Reports
Authored Articles & Publications Mar 30, 2018
Disaster-Response Decision-Making: Is Your Agency Prepared?
BB&K Attorneys Mary Beth Coburn and Rebecca Chaparro Write About Disaster Preparedness in PublicCEO
Legal Alerts Mar 22, 2018
Government Contractor Recovers Bid Preparation Costs After Project Wrongly Awarded
California Appellate Court Expands Court’s Equitable Authority
Legal Alerts Feb 12, 2018
Federal Infrastructure Outline Released
Details Local Agencies Need are Included
Legal Alerts Jan 31, 2018
A Peek Inside the Trump Infrastructure Plan: What Local Government Agencies Should Know
The State of the Union Address and a Leaked Memo Give the Insight We’ve Been Waiting For
Legal Alerts Jan 10, 2018
2018 California Public Agency Laws – Part II
Housing and Land Use, Environment, Public Property/Public Works and Economic Development
Legal Alerts Oct 16, 2017
The Governor’s Housing Package
Affordable Housing Production in California Gets a Boost from Sacramento
Client Successes Aug 14, 2017
RCTC Secures TIFIA Funds for Important Highway Infrastructure Project
BB&K Advised on $152.2 Million TIFIA Loan
Authored Articles & Publications Jul 26, 2017
Independent Contractors & Consultants Acting on Government Contracts May be Subject to Conflict of Interest Laws
By Gary W. Schons and Michael Maurer
Legal Alerts Jun 28, 2017
Failure to Register Public Works Projects with DIR Could Result in Penalties
New California Law Takes Effect Immediately
Videos May 09, 2017
Haviva Shane Video Bio
Of Counsel
BB&K In the News Apr 06, 2017
Aliso Viejo Kicks Off Public Meetings on Town Center's Future
BB&K Partner Seth Merewitz Discusses Development with the Orange County Register
Client Successes Mar 29, 2017
State Route 91 Express Lanes
BB&K Helped RCTC Pave the Way
Legal Alerts Jan 18, 2017
The Trump Infrastructure Plan
How BB&K Can Help Your Agency Position and Respond
Legal Alerts Dec 22, 2016
Looking Forward: New California Laws for Public Agencies
Laws Passed in 2016 That Will Impact Public Agency Work
Legal Alerts Dec 02, 2016
Claims Resolution Procedure Changes
Public Works Contract Disputes Impacted by New California Law
Videos Nov 30, 2016
Elizabeth Hull Video Bio
Partner
Videos Nov 18, 2016
William J. Priest Video Bio
Of Counsel
Legal Alerts Aug 22, 2016
Public Agency Not Subject to 60-Day Limit
California Appellate Court Finds Contract Void Under Government Code Section 1090
Legal Alerts Jun 03, 2016
City Slapped Down on anti-SLAPP Claim
Details of a Potential NFL Deal for Carson Not of Public Interest, Court Says
Legal Alerts Mar 15, 2016
CSDA Call to Action: SB 885
Legislation Would Limit Design Professionals’ Liability on Public Contracts
Legal Alerts Dec 18, 2015
New California Laws Impacting Public Agencies
This comprehensive round-up includes new legislation that will impact cities, counties, special districts and schools.
Legal Alerts Jul 30, 2014
Public Bleachers Constructed Prior to the ADA Don’t Need Additional Improvements if a Viable Alternative is Offered
Published Case Provides Blueprint for Viable Alternative Seating
Legal Alerts Jul 10, 2014
All California Contractors and Subcontractors Involved with Public Works Projects Now Required to Register With State by March 1, 2015
Urgency Legislation SB 854 Passed by California Legislature
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