NBHA-2026-09-LC

The Housing Authority of the City of New Britain is seeking qualified legal counsel to provide comprehensive labor and employment services. The selected firm will act as a strategic legal advisor to the Executive Director, Executive Management, and Board of Commissioners, handling matters such as collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, workplace investigations, personnel administration, and regulatory compliance. The scope of work requires strict adherence to federal and Connecticut employment laws, HUD regulations, and due process requirements, including Loudermill pre-disciplinary proceedings. The contract is for a three-year term with two optional one-year renewals. Award will be based on the most advantageous proposal, evaluated on a 100-point scale considering compliance (10 points), resources and capacity (30 points), and the proposed fee schedule (30 points). Offerors must provide a fixed fee for the three-year period, with optional hourly rates for partners, associates, and paralegals if a cap on hours is exceeded. Minimum qualifications include at least five years of experience representing a housing authority or equivalent, admission to the Connecticut bar, and the provision of three public-sector references. Selected counsel must maintain comprehensive general liability, automobile, workers compensation, and professional liability insurance. Submissions are due by October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time and must be delivered as physical copies and a flash drive to the New Britain Housing Authority; electronic submittals are prohibited. The contract also mandates compliance with the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991, the Americans with Disability Act, and specific Connecticut Executive Orders.