Request for Proposals for Real Estate and Development Legal Services

The Harrisburg Housing Authority (HHA) has issued Request for Proposal #2025-06 for Real Estate and Development Legal Services, seeking a qualified law firm to provide comprehensive legal support for its public housing portfolio. The contract will be for an initial three-year term with potential two one-year renewals, focusing on legal services related to construction law, real estate development, and related legal matters for approximately 1,640 low-income public housing units in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire website by 12:00 noon on Friday, September 26, 2025, with all questions and requests for information to be directed in writing to Lori Shope via the E-Procurement website no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The successful respondent must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and demonstrate expertise in areas including construction contract drafting, real estate transactions, property management, development consulting, and regulatory compliance. The contract will be awarded on a "best value" basis, with evaluation criteria totaling 100 points: technical competence (30 points), narrative response (25 points), proposed contract price (25 points), involvement of small business and minority-owned enterprises (15 points), and community service (5 points).

The procurement includes specific set-aside considerations, with 15 points of the evaluation criteria dedicated to involvement of small business and minority-owned enterprises. Respondents must complete various federal compliance forms, including HUD Form 50071 (Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions) and the Standard Form LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. The contract emphasizes compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act, which requires directing employment and economic opportunities to low and very low-income persons. Contractors will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and errors and omissions insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the housing authority is tax exempt and will pay invoices on a net 30-day basis, with requirements for MBE/WBE/Section 3 utilization reports. The HHA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any informalities in the proposal process. Potential respondents must register with the E-Procurement website (Bonfire) to submit proposals electronically.