Foreign Ownership and Compliance Certification Services

The contract requires legal review and certification of corporate ownership structures to ensure compliance with Texas laws restricting foreign ownership by entities from designated countries. The scope of work involves detailed analysis of corporate hierarchies, beneficiary ownership, and control flows to verify adherence to state-level prohibitions, with certification provided as formal confirmation of compliance. The service is subcontracted under a legal services classification and must be delivered to meet the City of Garland’s requirements for transparency and regulatory adherence in corporate affiliations. The solicitation is open for responses until May 19, 2026, with no set-aside provisions specified, and is classified under NAICS code 541110 for legal services. Performance is expected to align with Texas regulatory frameworks regardless of the physical location of the contractor, and the work must be completed with precision to avoid noncompliance risks. The City of Garland seeks qualified legal professionals capable of navigating complex international ownership disclosures and providing defensible certifications that meet statutory standards under Texas law.