Bond Counsel

The Bridgeport Housing Authority (Park City Communities) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number S-LegBOND2026 for qualified bond counsel to provide legal services supporting its mortgage revenue bond program. The primary scope of work involves financing the rehabilitation of Harborview Towers, a 240-unit public housing property within the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, using tax-exempt bonds and 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Key responsibilities include planning and developing bond issues, analyzing tax implications, drafting legal documentation, and participating in necessary meetings. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with the option to renew annually for up to three additional years. Proposals must be submitted by December 3, 2026, at 11:00 am, consisting of three hard copies of the technical proposal and one separate sealed envelope containing the cost proposal. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale across six factors, following an initial responsiveness check. Required submissions include a Form of Proposal, a Profile of Firm Form, and HUD-5369-C certifications regarding business size, minority status, and independent price determination. Awardees must comply with SAM debarment standards, maintain specific insurance coverages naming the Agency as an additional insured, and adhere to HUD-5370-C1 provisions, which prohibit the assignment of contract interests.