Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington General Counsel Legal Services RFQ COCC26.01 - 2026
Housing Authority of the city of WilmingtonLocal Housing Authority · Wilmington, NC- Due
- Jan 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Kenya Yeoman-Young
The 30-second brief
The Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington, NC (WHA) is seeking proposals for General Counsel Legal Services under RFQ COCC26.01. The selected firm will serve the WHA Board of Commissioners and staff in various capacities, including state/local government law, federal legislative issues, taxation, landlord/tenant and property management, procurement, labor and employment law, tort issues, and real estate development (including Mixed Finance and Low Income Tax Credit projects). Respondents must have a minimum of eight years' experience in the general practice of law. Submissions require one unbound original and four bound copies. The contract term is for one year with two optional one-year extensions, for a maximum of three years. Proposals are due January 23, 2026, by 2:30 p.m. EDT.
One unbound signed original and four bound copies of the proposal
Lead Attorney and Key Personnel (45 Points), Management and/Work Plan (30 Points), Transition (15 Points), Section 3 compliance (05 Points), Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Compliance (05 Points)
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Summary
The Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington, NC (WHA) is seeking proposals for General Counsel Legal Services under RFQ COCC26.01.
The selected firm will serve the WHA Board of Commissioners and staff in various capacities, including state/local government law, federal legislative issues, taxation, landlord/tenant and property management, procurement, labor and employment law, tort issues, and real estate development (including Mixed Finance and Low Income Tax Credit projects). Respondents must have a minimum of eight years' experience in the general practice of law. Submissions require one unbound original and four bound copies. The contract term is for one year with two optional one-year extensions, for a maximum of three years. Proposals are due January 23, 2026, by 2:30 p.m. EDT.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
One unbound signed original and four bound copies of the proposal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Section 3 Compliance
- Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Information
- HUD Form 5369-C
- HUD Form HUD 5369-B
- HUD Form 5370-C
- HUD 2992 Certification of Debarment Suspension
- HUD 92010 Equal Employment Opportunities
- Submit to
- Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington, N.C., Procurement Department, 1524 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, N.C. 28401
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Wilmington, NC
- Reported agency
- Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Housing Authority of the city of Wilmington?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington, N.C., Procurement Department, 1524 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, N.C. 28401. For questions, contact Kenya Yeoman-Young.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Housing Authority of the city of Wilmington in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kenya Yeoman-Young. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One unbound signed original and four bound copies of the proposal. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lead Attorney and Key Personnel (45 Points), Management and/Work Plan (30 Points), Transition (15 Points), Section 3 compliance (05 Points), Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Compliance (..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Housing Authority of the city of Wilmington?
All active and historical solicitations from Housing Authority of the city of Wilmington are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Housing Authority of the city of Wilmington regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Section 3 Compliance, Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Information, HUD Form 5369-C, HUD Form HUD 5369-B, HUD Form 5370-C, HUD 2992 Certification of Debarment Suspension, HUD 92010 Equal. Review the full document from Housing Authority of the city of Wilmington for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wilmington, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.