RFP2603-01 Legal Services (Due April 3, 2026)

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Mar 19, 2026
Due:	Apr 3, 2026
Agency:	Housing Authority of Fulton County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

LEGAL SERVICES

RFP2603-01

Issued by:

Housing Authority of Fulton County, Georgia

Issue Date:

Thursday, March 18, 2026

Proposals Due By:

12:00 PM ET Friday, April 3, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………................ 2

1.1 Definitions:…….. ……………………………………………………………………2

1.2 Profile: Housing Authority of Fulton County, Georgia .............................................. 2

PART II – STATEMENT OF WORK ................................................................................ 3

2.1 Scope of Services ........................................................................................................ 3

2.2 Firm Qualifications ..................................................................................................... 5

PART III – SPECIAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................ 6

3.1 Contract Term.............................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Standards of Conduct .................................................................................................. 6

3.3 Section 3 And Minority/Women Business Participation ............................................. 6

PART IV – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. 7

4.1 General Conditions ...................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Proposal Requirements ................................................................................................ 8

PART V – PROPOSAL SELECTION .............................................................................. 11

5.1 Evaluation Factors ..................................................................................................... 11

5.2 Proposal Submission Instructions ............................................................................. 13

5.3 Timetable................................................................................................................... 14

PART VI – FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

• Exhibit A: Certification of Proposer

• Exhibit B: Certification Regarding Lobbying

• Exhibit C: Standard Form LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

• Exhibit D: Conflicts of Interest

• Exhibit E: Form HUD-5369 B: Instructions to Offerors Non-Construction

(Provided for information and does not need to be submitted with the Proposal)

• Exhibit F: Form HUD-5370 C: General Conditions For Non-Construction

Contracts

• Exhibit G: Supplemental General Conditions

• Exhibit H: Form HUD-5369 A – Representations, Certifications, and Other

Statements of Bidders

• Exhibit I: Special Participation Summary

• Attachment J: Section 3 Clause

• Acknowledgement of Addenda and Responses to Written Questions

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Legal Services

OWNER:

PROJECT:

Housing Authority of Fulton County, Georgia

RFP2603-01 Legal Services

PART I – INTRODUCTION

1.1 DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Request for Proposals, the following

definitions shall apply:

The terms "HAFC”; "Housing Authority”; “Authority” mean the Housing Authority of

Fulton County, Georgia.

The term “RFP” means this Request for Proposals.

The terms “Offeror”; “Firm”; “Proposer” mean the company(s), firm(s) or individual(s)

from whom proposals are requested.

The term “PHA” refers to a Public Housing Authority. As used in this RFP, the term PHA

will refer to a particular type of organization.

The term “HUD” means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development,

a Federal agency which partially funds and monitors operations of the Housing Authority

of the City of Fulton County, Georgia. Nothing contained in this RFP or in the contract

resulting from the selection process shall be construed to create any contractual relationship

between the successful Proposer and HUD.

1.2 PROFILE: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA

The Housing Authority of Fulton County, Georgia (HAFC) was incorporated in 1972

through enabling legislation, as a public housing authority under the laws of the State of

Georgia. The cognizant federal agency for all PHAs at that time was the United States

Housing Authority (now HUD). The mission of the HAFC was specifically stated as the

provision of decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income persons. The HAFC is

governed by a Board of Commissioners, consisting of nine (9) members, of which seven (7)

are appointed by the Fulton County, Georgia Board of Commissioners and (2) are elected

from the population of eligible residents receiving subsidy from the HAFC. The chief

executive officer of the HAFC responsible for the organization’s general operations is the

Executive Director.

HAFC must follow the laws, policies and regulations as set forth by the U.S. Federal

Government, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,

applicable Georgia State and local government regulations. The HAFC administers over

1,580 subsidized units comprised of:

• Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) - 847

• Public Housing / Low Income Tax Credits (PH/LIHTC) - 132

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• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Project-Based Vouchers – 100

• Port Vouchers – 500+

HAFC enters into and executes contracts and other instruments that are necessary and

convenient to the exercise of its powers. HAFC maintains contractual agreements with HUD

to manage and operate its LIPH public housing program, administer the HCV, PH/LIHTC

and Project-Based Vouchers/RAD Programs that are mainly funded by rental income and

HUD subsidies and grants. The HAFC also participates in ancillary funding opportunities

to include Bonds and Tax Credit Subsidy.

PART II – STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The HAFC requests proposals from qualified legal firms with the ability to practice law in

the state of Georgia, to provide services in all legal matters. HAFC is looking for a firm with

experience in the following areas of legal services: housing development and management;

real property laws and codes, GA state public employer labor and employment law and

federal subsidy programs (i.e. public housing and Section 8 programs.) Legal services under

the contract which shall be entered into by and between the HAFC and the successful

respondent shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Attendance and guidance during any or all HAFC Board of Commissioners meetings

(regular or special) and other meetings as requested, and supervision, as to legality

of the official minutes of the Authority.

2. Conferring with and advising the officers, employees, and members of the Board of

Commissioners of the HAFC on legal matters and issues when requested.

3. Drafting and/or review of legal documents, papers, contracts, agreements,

certifications, resolutions, specifications, bonds, waivers, and such other legal

drafting as may be required.

4. Advising and consulting with the HAFC on all matters of a legal nature.

5. Appearance for and representation of the HAFC in court, in all litigated matters

except as herein otherwise provided.

6. Performance of services necessary in the prosecution of contested eviction actions.

7. Guidance to the HAFC and staff, as well as representation when necessary,

regarding personnel actions, policies and procedures, including but not limited to

employment compensation hearings, worker compensation claims, employment

discrimination claims and equal employment hearings.

8. Guidance to the HAFC and staff regarding real estate procedures, including but not

limited to tax credit financing, as well as the completion of real estate transactions,

including the review of utility easements.

9. Review of employee benefits contracts, including but not limited to pension plan

documents, group annuity contracts, group medical insurance contracts, life

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insurance contracts and disability contracts.

10. Defense of the HAFC during litigation arising out of the course of operations of the

Authority.

11. Consultation with other attorneys representing the HAFC in litigation in which the

Authority’s liability insurance carrier has retained counsel to represent the HAFC

and, if needed, appearance in said litigation on behalf of the HAFC.

12. Review of Federal guidelines and regulations and advise HAFC and staff to the

consequence as necessary.

13. Review all potential terminations and make recommendations as to appropriate

actions, as well as draft notices of termination.

14. Representation of the HAFC on appeals of lower court decisions to the Federal or

State Appellate Courts.

15. Review of requirements, obligations and procedures for complete and efficient

processing of bankruptcy notices related to a) Employee matters (payroll) and b)

Current or previous public housing residents and/or Section 8 assisted residents.

16. Approval of the legality of contracts and all payments thereunder.

17. Handling of all legal questions and matters arising under contracts of the HAFC and

rendering legal opinions on all matters submitted by the HAFC.

18. Review and approval of all documents pertaining to temporary and permanent

financing relating to all developments in the HAFC inventory.

19. Instituting and bringing to conclusion in court of original jurisdiction, all actions for

the recovery of possession of dwelling units or for the collection of rent.

20. Reviewing, advising, and representing the HAFC in connection with disputes arising

out of the bid process.

21. Reviewing, advising, and representing the HAFC with regard to disputes arising out

of contracts between the HAFC and its vendors.

22. Advising and representing the HAFC with regard to issues and claims arising out of

construction contracts.

23. Advising and representing the HAFC with regard to issues involving the Labor Law.

24. All legal work necessary in connection with the preparation and adoption of the

initial management program for each project, including the completion of all

resolutions and forms necessary for a complete management program.

25. Preparation, modification and approval of the HAFC’s dwelling lease and

HCV/Section 8 contracts.

26. Advice and assistance to the HAFC in connection with the tenant grievance hearings,

including appearances at hearings if requested.

27. The preparation and review of all documents relating to the issuance of debt financed

obligations of the HAFC to include the rendering of legal opinion of Issuer’s

counsel.

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