Pennsylvania eMarketplace #OGC-2026-10

Bond Counsel Services for PHFA Rental Housing Financings

This opportunity seeks qualified law firms to provide Bond Counsel Services for the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's (PHFA) rental housing financings. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governors Office of General Counsel (OGC), on behalf of PHFA - Contracting office located at 30 N. 3rd Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA 17101 - Scope of Services: - Bond Counsel Services for PHFA's rental housing program - Includes legal advice, structuring and issuance of taxable or tax-exempt debt, federal housing program compliance, tax compliance, and other general legal services as designated - Contract Details: - Requirements contract with negotiated compensation - Five-year contract term - Participation Goals: - 23% Small Diverse Business (SDB) or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goal - May be met by partnering with either an SDB or VBE - Firms must submit SDB or VBE Participation Submittal and demonstrate good faith efforts if unable to meet the goal - Eligibility: - Only law firms previously qualified and included in the Bond Counsel Pool via RFQ are eligible - Notable Requirements: - In-house expertise in bond financing, federal housing programs, and tax compliance is required - Proposals must include technical, cost, and SDB or VBE participation submittals - No OEMs or product part numbers are involved, as this is a professional legal services procurement

Description

The Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is soliciting proposals from previously qualified law firms in the Bond Counsel Pool to provide Bond Counsel Services for the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) related to rental housing financings. This is a requirements contract with negotiated compensation for a duration of 5 years. The solicitation includes a Small Diverse Business (SDB) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) participation goal of 23%, which firms can meet by partnering with either an SDB or a VBE. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026, and the contract will be awarded based on criteria set forth in the RFP.

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