Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency - Legal Services for the 2026 - 2027 Multifamily Housing Bond Program - RFP 2026
Oklahoma Housing Finance AgencyState Housing Authority · Oklahoma City, OK- Due
- Oct 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kevin Benge
The 30-second brief
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency is seeking qualified single law firms or consortia of two firms to provide specialized legal services—including Bond Counsel, Tax Counsel, and Disclosure Counsel—for its 2026-2027 Multifamily Housing Bond Program. The scope of work encompasses private activity bonds for private rental developments, 501(c)(3) bonds for non-profit developments, essential governmental function bonds, scattered-site single-family lease-to-own programs, and the restructuring or refunding of outstanding multi-family mortgage revenue bonds (MRBs). Proposals must be submitted electronically to the procurement supervisor by 4:30 PM CST on October 5, 2026. Written questions are due by September 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria consist of Firm Overview (40%), Multi-Family MRB Experience 2023-2025 (30%), and Fees and Expenses (30%). Required submission attachments include a cover letter, table of contents, response sections with resumes, and signed appendices for Certificate of Independent Price Determination, Certificate of No Conflicting Relationships, Non-Collusion Affidavit of Vendor, and Certification of Non-Debarment.
Bond Counsel services, Special Tax Counsel services, Disclosure Counsel services, And associated fee and expense proposals for $10 million fixed-rate and variable-rate MRB issues
Firm Overview (40 points), Multi-Family MRB Experience 2023-2025 (30 points), Fees and Expenses (30 points)
Get notified when Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency posts the next one.
Get alerts freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency is seeking qualified single law firms or consortia of two firms to provide specialized legal services—including Bond Counsel, Tax Counsel, and Disclosure Counsel—for its 2026-2027 Multifamily Housing Bond Program.
The scope of work encompasses private activity bonds for private rental developments, 501(c)(3) bonds for non-profit developments, essential governmental function bonds, scattered-site single-family lease-to-own programs, and the restructuring or refunding of outstanding multi-family mortgage revenue bonds (MRBs). Proposals must be submitted electronically to the procurement supervisor by 4:30 PM CST on October 5, 2026. Written questions are due by September 21, 2026. Evaluation criteria consist of Firm Overview (40%), Multi-Family MRB Experience 2023-2025 (30%), and Fees and Expenses (30%). Required submission attachments include a cover letter, table of contents, response sections with resumes, and signed appendices for Certificate of Independent Price Determination, Certificate of No Conflicting Relationships, Non-Collusion Affidavit of Vendor, and Certification of Non-Debarment.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Bond Counsel services, Special Tax Counsel services, Disclosure Counsel services, And associated fee and expense proposals for $10 million fixed-rate and variable-rate MRB issues
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Certificate of Independent Price Determination
- Certificate of No Conflicting Relationships
- Non-collusion Affidavit of Vendor
- Certification of Non-Debarment
- Fee & Expense Form
- Execution of Proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Oklahoma City, OK
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 5, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kevin Benge.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency in OK, 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 RFP 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 Kevin Benge. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bond Counsel services, Special Tax Counsel services, Disclosure Counsel services, And associated fee and expense proposals for $10 million fixed-rate and variable-rate MRB issues. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 4 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Firm Overview (40 points), Multi-Family MRB Experience 2023-2025 (30 points), Fees and Expenses (30 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency?
All active and historical solicitations from Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency are tracked and searchable. As a state housing authority agency, Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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: Certificate of Independent Price Determination, Certificate of No Conflicting Relationships, Non-collusion Affidavit of Vendor, Certification of Non-Debarment, Fee & Expense Form, Execution of Proposa. Review the full document from Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oklahoma City, OK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.