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DSHA Solicits Legal Services for Affordable Housing Programs and Operations

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms to provide comprehensive legal services supporting its affordable housing programs and operations. - Government Buyer: - Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) - Scope of Legal Services (Three Categories): - Housing Development/Production Counsel - Manage and conduct real estate closings (minimum 15 multifamily closings annually) - Draft and negotiate loan agreements, mortgages, and regulatory documents - Advise on federal and state housing program compliance (e.g., LIHTC, CDBG, HOME, ARPA) - Support complex financing, underwriting, and closing processes - Provide legal memoranda, risk analyses, and negotiation representation - Public Housing Authority/Housing Management Counsel - Represent DSHA in landlord/tenant litigation and administrative proceedings - Advise on HUD compliance and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transactions - Counsel on fair housing laws and draft/review housing assistance contracts - Provide legal opinions and litigation strategy - Outside General Counsel - Advise DSHA on administration, public relations, policy, accounting, employment, IT security, procurement, intergovernmental relations, FOIA, and business organization - Provide litigation services, draft agreements, and prepare legal memoranda - Notable Requirements: - At least one attorney must be admitted to practice in Delaware - Firm must maintain a Delaware office - Professional liability insurance of at least $5 million required - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are involved, as this is a professional legal services solicitation - Estimated contract value is not specified, but the scope suggests a significant multi-year engagement

Description

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is soliciting proposals from qualified law firms to provide legal services in three contract categories: Housing Development/Production Counsel, Public Housing Authority/Housing Management Counsel, and Outside General Counsel. The scope includes managing real estate closings, advising on compliance with federal and state housing laws, representing DSHA in landlord/tenant litigation, and supporting administrative, public relations, and policy legal needs. The contract aims to support DSHA's mission in affordable housing, public finance, and related legal matters. Proposals are due by June 19, 2026, with anticipated contract awards in late July 2026.

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