Legal Services for Board Counsel

Opportunity Home San Antonio is soliciting proposals under RFP 2609-5716 for a qualified legal firm to provide professional counsel and advisory services to its Board of Commissioners and executives. The scope of work focuses on corporate governance, including the drafting and updating of bylaws, policies, and codes of conduct, as well as compliance and risk management to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws. The selected counsel will advise on parliamentary procedures, manage director conflicts of interest, and represent the Board as required by law. Notably, the scope explicitly prohibits the performance of litigation or other legal services outside these defined advisory areas. This is a firm fixed contract with an initial one-year term and the option for four additional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by October 9, 2026, via the Bonfire E-Procurement Portal. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale covering qualifications and experience, quality assurance plans, price and fees, and proposed staff qualifications, with the possibility of oral presentations for qualified respondents. Awardees must comply with various regulatory requirements, including HUD wage standards, the Fair Housing Act, and Texas state laws such as the non-boycott of Israel. Mandatory submissions include a Small and Local Vendor Utilization Statement, a Profile of Firm form, and various federal and state disclosure documents.