Landlord-Tenant and Related Legal Services

The Providence Housing Authority in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking a vendor to provide landlord-tenant and related legal services. The agency needs legal representation and advisory services to manage its rental occupancy agreements and navigate complex federal, state, and local regulations. This initiative aims to resolve legal disputes, manage evictions, and ensure agency compliance with evolving housing policies and executive orders. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to prepare, file, serve, review, and manage legal pleadings, contracts, waivers, and other documents. The vendor must represent the agency in eviction proceedings, other legal actions, and hearings before the Commission for Human Rights. Additionally, the agency requires legal drafting, advisory services on rental agreements, and guidance regarding the impact of new policies on the housing authority and its residents. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations located within the United States. The agency specifies that the selected vendor will perform all contracted work offsite. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget, it is currently seeking proposals to determine the cost of these services. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 8, 2026.