Request for Proposals for Public Finance Legal Counsel Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting proposals from qualified independent individuals and law firms specializing in public finance law to serve as legal counsel under Solicitation No. 240p, with a submission deadline of May 7, 2026. The contract will provide legal services to the Comptroller’s Office in Austin, Texas, with an initial performance period lasting through August 31, 2028, and the possibility of two optional one-year extensions at the agency’s sole discretion. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single searchable PDF via email to [email hidden] and include a transmittal letter, attorney resumes, hourly rates, conflict of interest disclosures, client references, a VetHUB subcontracting plan, and the signed Exhibit 1 containing certifications and representations. The contract is governed by state-specific clauses addressing immigration, equal opportunity, antitrust, conflicts of interest, ADA compliance, lobbying restrictions, criminal conviction certifications, and Texas-specific billing and procurement requirements, rather than standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. All work must comply with Texas Government Code provisions, including Chapter 2155, the Public Information Act, and the Confidential Tax Information Agreement in Addendum C. The contractor is required to adhere to strict billing guidelines outlined in Addendum D, maintain all records for a minimum of seven years following contract expiration, and ensure that no employee with a felony conviction involving moral turpitude is assigned to the contract without disclosure and approval. Personnel changes require prior written consent from the Comptroller and must involve individuals with equal or greater qualifications. Subcontracting is prohibited without explicit approval, and all team members must sign the Confidential Treatment of Information Acknowledgement. The Comptroller retains the right to audit compliance, investigate breaches, and terminate the contract for material violations, including false statements, failure to disclose criminal convictions, or involvement with foreign adversaries as defined under federal law. Payment processing is handled through the Comptroller’s Accounts Payable Section, with direct deposit required and invoice submissions mandated to follow detailed formatting rules. Although no specific contract value is stated, pricing is based on hourly rates subject to a maximum cap, and the award is expected to be determined through a trade-off process evaluating both technical merit and cost, rather than using a lowest price technically acceptable methodology. The place of performance is exclusively in Texas, with all deliverables and compliance obligations directed to the Comptroller’s offices in Austin.