Legal Services

The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking legal services from qualified law firms across three specific categories: special counsel, bond counsel, and multifamily closing counsel. The solicitation, identified as CHFA 278, covers legal representation services and is open to law firms capable of providing comprehensive legal support. The procurement opportunity spans Hartford County and the Sherman CDP jurisdiction within the state of Connecticut. Interested law firms must submit their electronic proposals no later than Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, with the solicitation period running from October 7, 2024, to the submission deadline. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly outlined in the available documents, respondents are expected to demonstrate expertise in the specified legal service categories. Potential vendors should review the complete RFP documentation available on CHFA's website at www.chfa.org under the "About Us" section for comprehensive submission requirements.

The RFP is open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. CHFA has identified itself as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, suggesting a commitment to diverse vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specified integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving potential financial expectations undefined. Interested law firms can direct any questions to Shelly Mondo at CHFA's Rocky Hill, CT location, with contact information provided in the RFP documents. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination with vendor-specified payment terms, providing flexibility for potential respondents in their proposal submissions.