Labor Counsel Request for Proposal

Location:	Connecticut
Posted:	Sep 2, 2026
Due:	Oct 2, 2026
Agency:	New Britain Housing Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Request for Proposals

Labor Counsel

Solicitation Number:

Issue Date:

Submission Due Date:

Time:

Submission Place:

Questions Submissions due Date:

Time:

2026-09-LC

September 2, 2026

October 2, 2026

3:00 p.m., Local Time

New Britain Housing Authority

16 Armistice St.

New Britain, CT 06053

September 23, 2026

3:00 PM Local time

Direct General Inquiries To:

John T. Hamilton, Executive Director

jhamilton@nbhact.org

By September 23, 2026 NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM

All Answers and Addendums to the Solicitation will be posted

on NBHA’s website: WWW.nbhact.org

NBHA must receive sealed submittals of the RFP and a fee proposal. Submit one (1) unbound original, two (2) bound

copies and one (1) flash drive). Deliver to the address above. No electronic submittals will be accepted. Use this page as

your Cover Page for your submission.

Submitted By:

Company Name

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Contact Person

Telephone: ___________________________ Fax: ________________________

Date Submitted:

Housing Authority of the City of New Britain - John T. Hamilton, Executive Director

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LABOR COUNSEL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS FOR LABOR COUNSEL

1. Request for Proposal – Specification

I. Statement of Purpose

II. Statement of Work

III. Firm’s Minimum Qualifications

IV. Selection / Evaluation Criteria

V. Submission Requirements

VI. Fee Structure

VII. Special Conditions

1. Insurance

2. Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action

3. Conditions

4. Indemnification

5. Ethics and Conflicts of Interest

VIII. Appendix A

1. Instructions to Offerors (Non-Construction) HUD-5369-B

2. Certification and Representations of Offeror (Non-Construction) HUD-5369C

3. General Contract Conditions (Non-Construction) HUD-5370-C

4. Certification Regarding Debarment and Suspension HUD-2992

5. From of Non-collusive Affidavit

NBHA-REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

LABOR COUNSEL

September 2026

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

16 ARMISTICE STREET, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR

LABOR COUNSEL / LEGAL SERVICES

I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The Housing Authority of the City of New Britain (Authority) is seeking qualifications from experienced,

area law firms to provide Labor related legal services. Proposals requested are for a three (3) year period,

with a fixed fee for services with contract to remain constant for three years and an option of two (2) one (1)

year renewals.

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to obtain complete data from each law firm that will enable the

Authority to determine the most qualified firm.

II. STATEMENT OF WORK:

The Housing Authority of the City of New Britain ("Authority" or "NBHA") seeks qualified legal counsel to

provide comprehensive labor and employment legal services and representation. Counsel shall serve as a

strategic legal advisor to the Executive Director, Executive Management, and, when appropriate, the Board

of Commissioners concerning labor relations, employment law, personnel administration, collective

bargaining, workplace investigations, employee relations, regulatory compliance, and related matters.

Services shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

1. Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Represent and advise the Authority in all matters involving collective bargaining and labor relations,

including:

 Negotiation, interpretation, administration, renewal, and modification of collective bargaining

agreements;

 Preparation for collective bargaining negotiations, including development of bargaining strategy and

proposals;

 Participation in negotiation sessions as requested;

 Analysis of union proposals and preparation of Authority counterproposals;

 Wage, benefit, working-condition, management-rights, and other bargaining issues;

 Memoranda of Agreement, Memoranda of Understanding, side letters, settlement agreements, and

other labor agreements;

 Contract interpretation and administration;

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 Past-practice and management-rights issues;

 Effects/impact bargaining;

 Union information requests;

 Labor-management relations and meetings;

 Contract grievances;

 Prohibited/unfair labor practice complaints;

 Mediation, arbitration, and other dispute-resolution proceedings; and

 Advice concerning the Authority's rights and obligations as a public-sector employer.

Counsel shall assist the Authority in maintaining effective labor-management relationships while preserving

the Authority's management rights and operational responsibilities.

2. Grievances, Arbitration and Labor Disputes

Represent the Authority in grievances and other disputes arising under collective bargaining agreements.

Services may include:

 Evaluation of grievances;

 Advice regarding grievance responses;

 Preparation of written responses;

 Participation in grievance hearings;

 Settlement negotiations;

 Mediation;

 Grievance arbitration;

 Interest arbitration;

 Preparation of witnesses and exhibits;

 Post-hearing briefs;

 Enforcement or challenge of arbitration awards when appropriate; and

 Advice regarding implementation of settlements or decisions.

Counsel shall assist management in identifying potential labor-relations implications before significant

employment actions are taken whenever practicable.

3. Personnel and Employment Matters

Provide ongoing legal advice and representation concerning personnel and employment matters, including:

 Employee discipline;

 Corrective action and progressive discipline;

 Verbal and written warnings;

 Suspensions;

 Terminations;

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 Loudermill/pre-disciplinary proceedings and other applicable due-process requirements;

 Employee performance;

 Probationary employees;

 Attendance and leave matters;

 Job descriptions;

 Essential job functions;

 Promotions and transfers;

 Recruitment and hiring;

 Employee classifications;

 Compensation matters;

 Workplace conduct;

 Employee complaints;

 Workplace investigations;

 Harassment and discrimination complaints;

 Retaliation concerns;

 Workplace accommodations;

 Disability-related employment matters;

 FMLA and other protected leave;

 Return-to-work matters;

 Fitness-for-duty issues;

 Drug and alcohol workplace matters;

 Workplace violence and threats;

 Employee privacy;

 Personnel-record issues;

 Separation agreements;

 Reductions in force, reorganizations, layoffs, and position eliminations; and

 Other personnel matters referred by the Executive Director or authorized Authority staff.

4. Employment Law Compliance

Advise the Authority regarding compliance with applicable federal and Connecticut employment and labor

laws and regulations.

Counsel should maintain familiarity with and advise NBHA concerning applicable requirements involving,

among other areas:

 Connecticut public-sector labor law;

 Municipal Employee Relations Act and other applicable collective bargaining requirements;

 Fair Labor Standards Act;

 Family and Medical Leave Act;

 Americans with Disabilities Act;

 Connecticut employment and leave requirements;

 Title VII and other federal nondiscrimination laws;

 Age Discrimination in Employment Act;

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