RFP #2024-78 low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC), real estate counsel & bond counsel services

The Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #2024-78 seeking professional legal consulting services specific to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects. The procurement solicits qualified legal professionals to provide comprehensive counsel services including LIHTC Counsel, Borrower's Counsel, Lender's Counsel, Real Estate Counsel, and Bond Counsel Services supporting acquisition, renovation, and new construction affordable housing initiatives. Proposers may submit for all categories or specific counsel categories, with HACC potentially contracting with multiple firms based on expertise. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals across four key areas: General Background and Qualifications (0-35 points), Project Understanding and Approach (0-35 points), Communication (0-20 points), and Supportive Information (0-10 points), totaling 100 possible points. Sealed proposals must be submitted by October 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with a contract term anticipated to begin in October 2024 and extend for three years with potential extensions.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The apparent successful proposers identified in the Notice of Intent to Award include Elliott, Ostrander & Preston, P.C., Foster Garvey, P.C., and Kantor Taylor, P.C., suggesting these firms meet the required qualifications for legal counsel services. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the procurement covers professional services supporting affordable housing development across Clackamas County. The solicitation indicates HACC's ongoing need for these legal services to support various housing projects, implying potential for significant legal consulting work. After proposal submissions, HACC will implement a 7-day protest period before finalizing contract awards, allowing for potential vendor challenges or review of the selection process.