MRDA002-LEG_Apr_7_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) in Hartford, Connecticut, seeking legal services for multiple practice areas. The solicitation, numbered MRDA002-LEG, is open to law firms with offices in Connecticut and will run from October 1, 2024, at 9:15 AM EDT to October 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period from October 1 to October 9, 2024. CRDA is specifically seeking legal representation in four categories: General Counsel, Bond Counsel, Labor Relations, and General Litigation, with a particular focus on large and intermediate-sized law firms capable of representing the authority in financing housing and infrastructure projects across the state.

The RFP has been designated as having no line items, and no estimated total contract value is specified. The procurement is open to all vendors, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or specific funding requirements. Interested law firms must submit proposals demonstrating expertise in the requested legal service categories, with an emphasis on firms experienced in complex infrastructure and housing project financing. The primary contact for this procurement is Jennifer Gaffey at CRDA's Hartford office, and potential respondents are advised to carefully review the main RFP document and the accompanying Q&A addendum to fully understand the scope and expectations of the legal service provision.