Qouestions and Answers 8-4-11.doc

Questions and Answers/Information

Please be advised that question will not be answered after 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on August 4, 2011.

Please see questions and answers below.

1. We are a certified women's owned, minority owned and small business owned law firm. We satisfy the small-business standard. However, we are not 8(a) certified. Will HUD consider a qualifications statement from our firm?

This RFI is to identify qualified 8a firms and or their teams and or subcontractors.

2. Will the government entertain a response to the Sources Sought Notice - Legal Services for HUD Closings, from an team led by an 8(a) Legal Services Firm (NAIC - 541110)?

Please refer back to the RFI.

3. Please advise if you will consider experienced firms according to the June RFI with 8(a) certification in process?

This RFI is to identify qualified 8a firms and or their teams and or subcontractors.

4 . Please advise if the contractor will be responsible for preparing the closing documents or will these documents coming from HUD or lenders involved in financing or refinancing the transactions?

The Lender’s counsel prepares the closing documents.

5. Will the contractor need to have a team member that is licensed in all areas identified on the RFI?

The contractor will have to comply with local law which may or may not need an attorney licensed in the state where the property is located.