MRDA002-LEG_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Capital Region Development Authority (MRDA) in Hartford, Connecticut, soliciting legal services from law firms with offices in the state. The solicitation, numbered MRDA002-LEG, seeks legal representation across four primary categories: General Counsel, Bond Counsel, Labor Relations, and General Litigation, with a specific focus on obtaining legal support for financing housing and infrastructure projects statewide. The RFP is open from October 1, 2024, at 9:15 AM EDT to October 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from October 1 to October 9, 2024. All vendors are eligible to respond, and the procurement is structured to allow law firms of various sizes to submit proposals.

The solicitation does not specify a set contract value or include line items, and the payment terms are to be vendor-specified with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit set-aside requirements or restrictions on vendor participation beyond the requirement of having a Connecticut office. The primary contact for the RFP is Jennifer Gaffey at the Capital Region Development Authority, located at 100 Columbus Blvd., Suite 500, in Hartford. The procurement includes two key documents: the main RFP (MRDA Legal RFP 2024 - FINAL 9-30-24.pdf) and a Q&A addendum dated October 15, 2024, which potential respondents should carefully review to understand the full scope of legal service expectations.