MRDA002-LEG_May_26_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 proposals for four primary legal representation categories: General Counsel, Bond Counsel, Labor Relations, and General Litigation, with a specific focus on securing 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. The procurement is open to all vendors, with no line items specified and delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination.

The RFP does not include an estimated total contract value and allows vendors to specify their own payment terms. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation beyond requiring Connecticut-based law firms. The solicitation includes two primary documents: the main RFP document and a Q&A addendum dated October 15, 2024. Interested law firms, particularly those of large and intermediate size with expertise in infrastructure and housing project financing, are invited to submit comprehensive proposals. The primary contact for this procurement is Jennifer Gaffey at the Capital Region Development Authority's Hartford office, who can be reached at jgaffey@crdact.net for any questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation.