AGENCY-WIDE BOND COUNSEL SERVICES

Location:	Connecticut
Posted:	Aug 12, 2026
Due:	Aug 31, 2026
Agency:	New Britain Housing Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services S - Utilities and Training Services
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NEW BRITAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY

RFP

Procurement Number: NBHA-RAD-26-CCC-2605

Milestone

Date / Time

RFP Release Date

August 10, 2026

Deadline for Questions

August 17, 2026

Responses to Questions

August 19, 2026

Proposal Due Date and Time

August 31, 2026 at 3PM Eastern Time

CENSERE CONSULTING LLC ON BEHALF OF THE

NEW BRITAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Bond Counsel Services

Agency-Wide Services

Tax-Exempt and/or Taxable Bond Financing

Including TEFRA Hearing Support

I. INTRODUCTION

Censere Consulting LLC, on behalf of the New Britain Housing Authority

(NBHA), is soliciting qualifications from qualified Bond Counsel firms to

provide agency-wide bond counsel and related legal services in

connection with current and future financing transactions undertaken or

facilitated by the Authority during the contract term. Services may include

tax-exempt and/or taxable bond financings, private activity bonds,

multifamily housing revenue bonds, direct placements, public offerings,

refundings, and all legal services associated with TEFRA compliance and

bond closings.

II. AUTHORITY-WIDE ENGAGEMENT

The Authority anticipates undertaking multiple affordable housing, public

housing redevelopment, preservation, acquisition/rehabilitation, new

construction, mixed-finance, RAD, LIHTC, and other housing-related

transactions during the term of this engagement. The selected Bond

Counsel will serve the Authority on an as-needed, agency-wide basis and

may be assigned to one or more transactions. We anticipate that the

authority will issue approximately sixty-three million dollars in bond over the next

five (5) years. No minimum number or dollar amount of transactions is

guaranteed.

No minimum number, size, or value of transactions is guaranteed. Each

financing may involve tax-exempt bonds, taxable bonds, LIHTC equity,

HUD programs, CHFA and State of Connecticut resources, and other

public or private financing sources.

III. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The firm must:

• Have served as Bond Counsel on at least three tax exempt private

activity bonds within the past 5 years

• Have experience with representing housing authorities, housing

finance agencies, or other public issuers in multifamily housing

finance

• Be duly authorized to practice law in the State of Connecticut or

demonstrate ability to obtain required local authority immediately

upon award

• Firm must provide proof of professional liability insurance of at least

$5,000,000

IV.SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Bond Counsel shall provide the necessary materials, supplies, staff,

and equipment required to the Services outlined below.

A. Bond Structuring, Federal Tax Compliance & Regulatory Guidance

• Advise NBHA and its consultants on structuring tax-exempt, taxable,

or multi-series bond issuances.

• Provide analysis regarding compliance with IRC rules including PAB

rules, volume cap, good/bad costs, replacement proceeds, 25%

test, and remedial actions.

• Advise the Authority regarding appropriate bond sizing, financing

structures, private activity bond volume cap requirements, and

other transaction-specific considerations.

• Evaluate multi-series structures and confirm compliance with HUD,

CHFA, and State regulations.

B. TEFRA Compliance

• Draft TEFRA notice, hearing script, and certifications.

• Coordinate with City of New Britain for hearing logistics.

• Attend TEFRA hearings, as required, and prepare applicable

Authority, municipal, and elected-official approval documents.

C. Documentation Preparation, Review & Negotiation

• Draft and negotiate bond documents including Indenture, Loan

Agreement, Tax Regulatory Agreement, and supplemental

agreements.

• Prepare Direct Purchase Agreement or Bond Purchase Agreement.

• Review offering materials (POS/OS/PPM) and coordinate with

lender’s counsel.

D. Legal Opinions

• Issue validity opinions for taxable and tax-exempt bonds.

• Issue tax-exempt opinion under IRC §103.

E. Coordination with Project Team

• Coordinate, as applicable, with NBHA, developers, lenders, CHFA,

tax credit investors, trustees, financial advisors, HUD, State agencies,

underwriters, and other transaction participants.

F. Closing, Post-Closing & Transcript Preparation

• Prepare closing agenda and attend closing.

• Prepare applicable IRS filings, including Form 8038 series filings, and

advise the Authority regarding post-closing tax and bond

compliance requirements.

V. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Respondents must submit the following:

• TAB A: Each respondent shall submit a Letter of Interest on firm

letterhead signed by an authorized representative. The LOI must

clearly express the firm’s interest in serving as Bond Counsel of the

NBHA. The LOI must include contact information:

o Firm name and address

o Primary contact name and title

o Phone number and email address

• TAB B: The respondent must demonstrate the possess the

experience, capacity, and specialized legal expertise to represent

the NBHA in connection with the issuance of tax-exempt or taxable

multiple family housing revenue bonds.

• TAB C: The respondent must submit resumes for all attorneys and

professional staff who will be assigned to the engagement. At a

minimum, each resume must include the following:

o Name, title, and office location

o Years of experience in public financed

o Detailed list of representative bond transactions

o Education and bar admissions

o Professional membership

• TAB D: Respondents must provide a comprehensive narrative

describing their methodology, work plan, and approach to

delivering the Bond Counsel services outlined in this RFP. Firm’s

approach to providing service and a work plan

• TAB E: A detailed fee proposal (including separate fees for tax-

exempt and taxable bonds), and three references.

VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation factors include experience with tax-exempt and taxable

bonds, TEFRA experience, PHA and HUD experience, qualifications of

assigned staff, quality of the work plan, and fee competitiveness.

• Firm’s Qualifications and Experience - Maximum 30 points

• Proposed Team and Resumes – Maximum 20 points

• Approach, Methodology and Work Plan – Maximum 15 points

• Past Performance and References – Maximum 10 points

• MBE/WBE Participation – Maximum 5 points

• Price Proposal – Maximum 20 points

VII. CONTRACT TERM

The initial contract term shall be three (3) years. At the sole option of the

Authority, the contract may be extended for up to two (2) additional one-

year terms, for a maximum potential contract period of five (5) years. Any

extension shall be subject to satisfactory performance, continued need

for the services, availability of funding, and any required Authority

approvals. The award does not guarantee any minimum amount of work

or compensation.

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