New York State Contract Reporter #UCO 1013

CUNY Solicits Legal Firms for Public Finance Counsel Services on Real Estate and Tax-Exempt Bond Transactions

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking qualified legal firms to provide public finance counsel services for university real estate transactions in New York City. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), University Central Office, University Contracting Office, and Office of the General Counsel - Scope of Services: - Legal representation and counsel for analysis and disposition of university real estate properties - Services include legal opinions on tax-exempt bond financing, defeasance of tax-exempt financing, negotiation of real property transactions, leasing, purchase and sale agreements, and advice on land use and environmental matters - Minimum Qualifications: - At least 10 years of operating history as a law firm - Experience with at least 20 comparable public finance transactions - Diversity and Compliance Requirements: - Encouragement of MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises) and SDVOB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business) participation - Completion of diversity practices and workforce reporting forms - Adherence to New York State Procurement Lobbying Act and State Finance Law certifications - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of 24 months, with an option to renew for an additional one-year period - Geographic Scope: - Properties located in Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond counties - No specific OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a legal services procurement

Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) is seeking qualified legal firms to provide public finance counsel services. The scope involves representation of CUNY in the analysis of the disposition of various University real estate properties located in New York City, which may be subject to tax-exempt bonds financing. The procurement is subject to the Procurement Lobbying Act, and interested vendors must comply with specific submission requirements and complete required forms if selected. The contract term is twenty-four months, and proposals are due by June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

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