What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Regional Housing Authority seeks proposals from qualified law firms and individual consultants to provide offsite legal services on an as-needed basis. The scope includes delivering general counsel to the Board of Commissioners and agency management, advising on organizational operations, policies, conflicts of interest, and labor and employment law, and assisting with lease documents, risk management, and eviction procedures under California, federal, and local housing regulations. Eligible respondents are onshore U.S. organizations. RHA will award a two-year contract with options to renew for up to three additional years. Proposals are evaluated on housing authority operational experience, availability during business hours or provision of suitable alternate counsel, familiarity with HUD subsidy programs, knowledge of housing laws, and eviction process experience. Applicants must submit pricing with an hourly billing structure or retainer fee, and all questions are due by December 1, 2026.
Scope of work
- Provide general counsel to the Board of Commissioners and RHA management
- Provide counsel on organizational operations, management, and compliance with applicable laws
- Provide counsel regarding Employment Law and labor matters
- Resolve issues relating to lease documents, resident lease violations, and eviction procedures
- Resolve issues relating to risk management and other operational issues
- Provide legal representation at judicial proceedings, administrative tribunals, and breach of contract actions
- Prepare, review, and modify legal documents including resolutions, minutes, contracts, and leases
- Attend all Board of Commissioners meetings and meetings with entities having legal business with RHA
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience working with Housing Authorities including experience with operations issues like personnel management and risk management | Not specified |
| Availability during business hours for questions, assistance, and advice or provide services of an alternate attorney suitable to RHA | Not specified |
| Experience with HUD subsidy programs including but not limited to Public Housing and Section 8 | Not specified |
| Experience with federal, California and local housing laws and regulations | Not specified |
| Experience with California and local eviction process for rental housing and in the preparation and litigation of cases | Not specified |
| Quality of references | Not specified |
| Hourly rates for the provision of services in relation to the scope of services | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Most recent five (5) years successful experience on projects similar to that of RHA
- Capability to access other firms that have experience and expertise to supplement in-house capability
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Interest
- Table of Contents
- Consultant Firm Data
- Legal Experience
- Current Workload and Availability
- Personnel Resumes
- Proposed Cost of Services
- Philosophy, Approach & Technical Capabilities
- Equal Employment Opportunity description
- Executed attachments: HUD-5369-B, HUD-5369-C, HUD Table 5.1, Insurance Requirements, and W-9
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed envelope
- Instructions
- Submit one original proposal on 8 1/2 by 11 paper, single-sided with consecutive page numbers and labeled tabs, addressed to Jennifer Ruiz, Regional Housing Authority, 1455 Butte House Road, Yuba City, CA 95993, clearly printed with PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES.