MHA Job No. S-2405 Legal Services collective bargaining & personnel law

The Medford Housing Authority (MHA) is soliciting proposals for legal services, with a focus on collective bargaining/employment laws and procedures, personnel law, advisory opinions, and grievance procedures. The contract term will be for three (3) years and shall not exceed $150,000. Interested parties must submit one original and two copies of their sealed proposal by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The MHA will not provide a retainer fee but will reimburse the selected attorney for time spent on cases and work assigned at an hourly rate on a monthly basis, along with approved out-of-pocket expenses. The project is subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and the MHA is an equal opportunity employer.

The MHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The MHA has not indicated any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available budget for this contract is not to exceed $150,000 over the three-year term.