Bidding, Procurement, & Bid Protests

In today's highly competitive landscape, bid protests have become an integral part of the contract formation process with state and federal government agencies. As your company strives to secure federal, state, and local government contracts, it is highly likely that you will encounter bid protests, whether it involves challenging the terms and conditions of a solicitation or contesting the award of a contract. Prompt action is crucial, as tight timelines can impact your ability to secure a stay of contract award or performance, as well as the timeliness of your protest. Our experienced attorneys possess deep expertise and a track record of success in pursuing and defending bid protests at the federal, state, and local levels across all relevant forums.

We also handle agency-level protests before various federal agencies when appropriate. In state and local contexts, we have extensive experience representing clients in administrative forums and state courts. Working closely with our clients, we determine the most efficient and effective approach to navigate the protest process, ranging from direct litigation to providing strategic guidance to, or as, local counsel. We recognize that the goal of the protest process is for our client to secure business opportunities, now and in the future. Our attorneys skillfully balance effective protest litigation with the imperative of protecting our clients' customer relationships.

Our construction attorneys are recognized leaders in the bid protest arena. Some of our firm’s attorneys have helped shape Washington bid protest law, and regularly present seminars on Washington bid protests. When needed, we—and our clients—are able to benefit from this knowledge and experience, which allows us to advocate even more effectively.