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Legal Services for SPSBA and PHEFA Authority Counsel in Pennsylvania

This opportunity seeks law firms to provide specialized legal services as authority counsel for the State Public School Building Authority (SPSBA) and the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority (PHEFA) in Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office of General Counsel (OGC) - Office of Chief Counsel of the Department (unnamed) - Issuing Office: Mrs. Jordan M. Kiessling - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a professional legal services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Legal representation and consultation for SPSBA and PHEFA during bond issuance processes - Ongoing legal advice, review of bond documents, issuance of legal opinions, and attendance at board meetings - General legal work as designated by the Executive Director of SPSBA/PHEFA or the OGC - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Law firm must be prequalified in OGC’s Bond Counsel Pool - Emphasis on personnel qualifications, experience, and technical approach (75% technical, 25% cost in evaluation) - Adherence to strict conflict of interest, confidentiality, and ethical standards - Compliance with nondiscrimination and Americans with Disabilities Act - Monthly detailed billing and progress reporting required - Approval needed for subcontracting or engaging outside experts - Excludes serving as bond counsel for SPSBA or PHEFA financings - Five-year contract term, with possible extensions or renewals upon approval

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Governor's Office of General Counsel on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to procure legal services. The selected law firm will provide authority counsel to represent the State Public School Building Authority (SPSBA) and the Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority (PHEFA) during the bond issuance process. The engagement may also include other general legal work as designated by the Executive Director of SPSBA and PHEFA or the Governor's Office of General Counsel. The contract term is for 5 years, and proposals are due by July 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

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