Non-Litigation Legal Services

Opportunity Home San Antonio is soliciting proposals under RFP 2609-5715 for qualified legal service firms to provide non-litigation legal services to augment its in-house counsel. The scope of work encompasses several areas of expertise, including labor and employment, housing development, procurement, real estate acquisition, and consulting on HUD interactions and Moving to Work initiatives. Key deliverables include drafting contracts and legal opinions, providing best practices reports, and attending regular and special board and committee meetings. 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, and will be evaluated by a three-person panel based on qualifications and experience, quality assurance plans, price and fees, and proposed staff qualifications. Compliance requirements are extensive, requiring adherence to federal, state, and local laws, including the Fair Housing Act, ADA, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards. Proposers must submit mandatory disclosures such as the Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 and various HUD forms, and must certify that they do not boycott Israel or engage in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations. The agency also emphasizes the utilization of small and local vendors and offers preferences for Section 3 businesses. Successful contractors must maintain a state-licensed general liability policy and may be required to provide performance and payment bonds. Invoicing is handled electronically, with progress payments potentially issued every 30 days.