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Invest Atlanta Request for Qualifications to Establish Qualified Pool of Closing Attorneys

Submission deadlineNov 16, 2026See documents for time and submission instructions
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About this opportunity

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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 offsite residential real estate closings for buyers receiving assistance under the Homeownership Incentives Program. Selected attorneys must receive closing packages, conduct in-person closings as supervising licensed attorneys, maintain confidential files, attend mandatory training, and adhere to strict fee restrictions, including charging zero attorney fees for closing subordinate down-payment-assistance loans. Eligibility is restricted to onshore US organizations and Georgia-licensed attorneys registered with E-Verify. Applicants must submit PDF responses electronically by email to [email protected] by November 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, beginning with the Response Cover Sheet and required affidavits. Written questions are due by November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, following a virtual informational session on October 29, 2026. Submissions must include firm experience, volume capacity, insurance proof, and proposed fee structures for unrestricted services.

Buyer and opportunity details

Client
Invest Atlanta

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 buyer, seller, first-mortgage lender, agents, and Invest Atlanta/URFA
  • Prepare or review closing documents for first-mortgage and subordinate loans
  • Conduct in-person closings as supervising Georgia-licensed attorney
  • Collect and disburse closing funds through an attorney IOLTA/trust account
  • Issue title insurance policies and record conveyance and security instruments
  • Deliver final recorded documents, title policies, and closing statements post-closing

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Firm Overview & Team Qualifications25 pts
Relevant Experience25 pts
Approach, Compliance & Quality Control20 pts
Client Communication & Cultural Competency15 pts
Financial Capacity & Fee Structure15 pts

Minimum qualifications

  • Every proposed attorney is currently licensed to practice law in Georgia and in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia
  • Agreement to serve as supervising attorney of record for each closing
  • Agreement not to charge attorney fees on subordinate down-payment-assistance mortgages
  • Agreement to charge title insurance and recording fees, but no intangible tax on subordinate loans
  • Not in arrears or default on any obligation to Invest Atlanta, URFA, or the City of Atlanta
  • No conflict of interest that would prevent performing the Scope of Services
  • Active operational IOLTA/attorney trust account for handling client and closing funds
  • Active Georgia business license or registered to transact business in Georgia, with valid Federal Taxpayer ID

Documents to include with your response

  • Response Cover Sheet (Appendix A)
  • Organizational Profile (Part 1)
  • Team Qualifications & Practice Capacity (Part 2)
  • Relevant Experience (Part 3)
  • Compliance, Trust Account & Quality Control (Part 4)
  • Fees & Financial Capacity (Part 5)
  • Certification Statement
  • E-Verify Contractor Affidavit (and Subcontractor Affidavit, if applicable)
  • SAVE Affidavit
  • Proof of professional liability insurance and Contractor Disclosure and Declaration Form

Key dates

RFQC Release Date
10/15/2026
Informational Session
10/29/2026
Deadline for Written Questions
11/2/2026 at 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

How to submit

Method
Electronic via email
Instructions
Submit in PDF format to [email protected] by 5:00 PM ET on November 16, 2026. File size maximum 125 MB. First page must be Appendix A.

Contract details

Term
Through December 31, 2029
Place of performance
City of Atlanta, Georgia
Insurance and bonding
Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance and fidelity bond coverage
Funding
Beltline Mortgage Assistance Program, ATL HomeNOW, Vine City Renaissance Initiative, ATL Home Renovation Advantage, Perry Bolton Mortgage Assistance Program
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