What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Sylacauga Housing Authority seeks proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured onshore U.S. entities to provide comprehensive legal services for a three-year contract period. The scope includes advising the agency on legal matters, drafting and reviewing contracts and financing documents, handling vendor disputes, managing landlord-tenant issues such as evictions, and addressing employment, personnel, and compliance regulations. Proposers must submit unit pricing through the designated Marketplace and deliver one original hard-copy proposal in a sealed, labeled package to 415 West 8th Street, Sylacauga, AL 35150. All questions are due no later than December 7, 2026. Proposals are initially screened for responsiveness and then evaluated by an appointed committee out of 100 total points based on objective cost and subjective factors.
Scope of work
- Attend Board of Commissioners meetings and review meeting agendas
- Advise on regulations pertaining to Federal, State, and local government, housing, real estate, procurement, and contractual issues
- Handle Federal and State Landlord Tenant Law matters, including forcible entry and detainer actions
- Advise on civil rights and fair housing requirements including ADA, Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 claims
- Draft and review legal documents, contracts, agreements, certifications, resolutions, specifications, bonds, and waivers
- Review and approve documents for temporary and permanent financing relating to Agency inventory developments
- Handle legal questions and disputes arising out of contracts between the Agency and vendors
- Assist special Bond Counsel in the issuance of notes and bonds
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The PROPOSED COSTS submitted by the proposer | 20 points |
| The proposer's DEMONSTRATED UNDERSTANDING of the HOUSING AGENCY'S REQUIREMENT | 10 points |
| The APPROPRIATENESS of the TECHNICAL APPROACH and the SERVICES PROPOSED | 10 points |
| The proposer's TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES and the qualifications of proposed personnel | 20 points |
| The proposer's DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE in performing similar work and SUCCESSFUL PAST PERFORMANCE | 30 points |
| OVERALL NEATNESS, ORGANIZATION, FORMATTING, AND PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE OF THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be qualified, licensed, and insured entities to provide legal services
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local government legal requirements, law, and related procedures
- Knowledge of various HUD Programs and experience in implementing same
- Knowledge and work experience with Administrative regulations and experience in applying same
- Ability to provide legal services involving housing development and related matters
- Demonstrated experience and skills in performing contract work substantially similar to that required
- City/County/State Business License allowing the entity to provide services, if applicable
Documents to include with your response
- Form of Proposal (Attachment A)
- HUD Form 5369-C, Certifications and Representations of Offerors, Non-Construction Contract (Attachment B)
- Profile of Firm Form (Attachment C)
- Documentation of technical approach, understanding of requirements, and proposed services
- Documentation of technical capabilities and qualifications of proposed personnel
- Demonstrated experience and successful past performance documentation
- Managerial and financial capacity description
- Client Information / references listing
- Proposed Engagement Letter (optional appendix)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic pricing via eProcurement Marketplace and hard copy proposal submittal
- Instructions
- Proposed fees must be submitted electronically via ha.internationaleprocurement.com. Proposers must also submit 1 original signature copy and 2 additional copies of the tabbed hard copy proposal package unfolded to Sylacauga Housing Authority, 415 West 8th Street, Sylacauga, AL 35150.