Closing Attorneys Services
- Client
- Atlanta, Georgia
- RFP Number
- LEGAL-18282
- Posted
- 10/17/2026
- Category
- Legal Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority located in Atlanta, GA requires a USA-based vendor to provide closing attorney services for its homeownership incentives program. The selected vendor must assign licensed attorneys to conduct in-person residential real estate closings for buyers receiving down-payment and closing-cost assistance, review closing packages, and prepare or review first-mortgage and subordinate loan documents. Additionally, the vendor must supervise closings in compliance with professional conduct standards and maintain organized, confidential closing files to satisfy program record-retention and public-records requirements. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit proposals for this offsite work opportunity. Interested vendors can submit their responses digitally through email or online, though the final submission deadline is not stated. A pre-bid meeting will take place on October 29, 2026, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 2, 2026.
Key solicitation details
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Invest Atlanta and the Urban Residential Finance Authority of the City of Atlanta are establishing a qualified pool of Georgia-licensed attorneys to conduct residential real estate closings for buyers receiving down-payment and closing-cost assistance. Qualified Georgia attorneys and law firms are eligible to submit qualifications to participate in the pool.
- Issued by
- Invest Atlanta — Homeownership Division, on behalf of URFA
- RFQC Released
- 10/16/2026
- Informational Session
- 10/29/2026
- Deadline for Written Questions
- 11/2/2026 by 5:00 PM ET
- Invest Atlanta Issues Addenda & Responses to Written Questions
- 11/10/2026
- Responses Due
- 11/16/2026 by 5:00 PM ET
- Evaluation Committee Review
- 11/2026 – 12/2026
- Notice of Selection to the Attorney Pool
- 1/2027
- Mandatory Training for Selected Attorneys & Staff
- 1/2027
- Attorney Acceptance Period Begins
- 2/2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via email
- Submission details
- Submit in PDF format to [email protected] with subject line 'RFQC Response — Closing Attorneys [Firm Name]'. Maximum file size is 125 MB.
- Contract term
- From RFQC effective date through December 31, 2029
- Place of performance
- City of Atlanta / State of Georgia
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance and fidelity bond coverage required
How proposals are evaluated
| Firm Overview & Team Qualifications | 25 pts |
| Relevant Experience | 25 pts |
| Approach, Compliance & Quality Control | 20 pts |
| Client Communication & Cultural Competency | 15 pts |
| Financial Capacity & Fee Structure | 15 pts |
Scope of work
- Receive and review closing packages, subordinate loan documents, and program eligibility documentation
- Order, review, and clear title, and resolve defects prior to closing
- Coordinate closing scheduling with all involved parties
- Prepare or review closing documents for first-mortgage and subordinate loans
- Conduct in-person closings as the supervising Georgia-licensed attorney
- Collect and disburse closing funds through an IOLTA/trust account
- Issue title insurance policies and record all conveyance and security instruments
- Deliver final recorded documents and closing statements, and maintain confidential closing files
Minimum qualifications
- Every proposed attorney currently licensed to practice law in Georgia in good standing with no pending discipline
- Agree to serve as supervising attorney of record for each closing
- Agree not to charge attorney fees on subordinate down-payment-assistance mortgages and ensure customary fees
- Agree to charge title insurance and recording fees on subordinate loans and no intangible tax
- Not in arrears or default on obligations to Invest Atlanta, URFA, or City of Atlanta
- Maintain professional liability insurance and fidelity bond coverage at required levels
- Maintain active operational IOLTA/attorney trust account under Rule 1.15
- Hold active Georgia business license or registration and valid Federal Taxpayer ID (TIN/EIN)
Documents to include with the bid
- Response Cover Sheet (Appendix A)
- Certification Statement
- E-Verify Contractor Affidavit (and Subcontractor Affidavit, if applicable)
- SAVE Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1(e)(2)
- Diversity and Equity Certification Form (if applicable)
- Proof of professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance
- Contractor Disclosure and Declaration Form
- Mandatory Qualifications certification
- Submission Requirements (Parts 1–5)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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