Bond Counsel Legal Services

The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, doing business as Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME), is soliciting qualifications for Bond Counsel Legal Services under solicitation number EX 26-R-0001. The agency seeks qualified law firms to provide as-needed legal services to facilitate affordable housing development through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds and other financing vehicles. Key responsibilities include structuring bond issues, drafting official statements and trust indentures, rendering legal opinions on bond validity and tax-exempt status, and obtaining necessary approvals from the Texas Attorney General and the Comptroller of Public Accounts. The contract is for an initial term of one year with four optional one-year renewals. Selection is based on a qualifications-based process using a 100-point system, with 45 points allocated to experience and qualifications, 45 points to organizational capacity, and 10 points to the firm's approach and miscellaneous factors. While a fee structure must be provided, price is not a determining factor in the evaluation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Housing Agency Marketplace by September 10, 2026. Eligible firms must be licensed to practice law in Texas and meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including one million dollars in coverage for general liability, professional liability, and workman's compensation. The contract also requires strict adherence to federal regulations, including HUD standards, EEO requirements, and certifications regarding debarment and organizational conflicts of interest.