Local Legal Services

Port Arthur Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured entities to serve as contracted counsel and provide legal services on an ongoing basis. The selected respondent will serve as the agency's primary legal advisor and as the point of coordination for specialized outside counsel if needed. After an initial period of higher activity, the agency anticipates that the engagement will require weekly legal services. The engagement will take the form of a professional services contract. Service are anticipated to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026. The proposed contract will be managed by agency staff and the Executive Director will serve as the counsel's primary point of contact on management, administrative, and business matters. Counsel will have direct communication and independent consultation with the Board of Commissioners in regards to governance matters. This is a competitive solicitation where cost remains an evaluation factor. The respondents are required to include proposed rate or fee information in their initial response. Fee structure and terms of the engagement will be finalized through negotiation with the selected respondent. Port Arthur Housing Authority's final decision will be made on overall best value for services, as outline in the evaluation and selection criteria of this RFP.