When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $150,000.

It was issued by Chattanooga Housing Authority. The work is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.

Bond Counsel Legal Services (Issuer Credit Rating and Bond Program) (Due November 30, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Chattanooga Housing Authority is seeking a qualified law firm to serve as bond counsel for its issuer credit rating and bond program.

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DESCRIPTION

The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) is soliciting proposals from qualified law firms to serve as bond counsel for a confidential issuer credit rating from S&P Global Ratings and to establish a bond program under T.C.A. § 13-20-601. The selected firm will provide legal services including advising on bond authority, structuring the pledge of non-federal revenues, preparing master trust indentures and bond resolutions, rendering federal tax opinions, and coordinating with the CHA General Counsel and other advisors. The contract is for an initial term of one year with two one-year renewal options.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to do business in the State of Tennessee
All assigned attorneys must be admitted to at least one State Bar
Firm must be listed as bond counsel in The Bond Buyer's Municipal Marketplace Directory (the "Red Book")
Must have experience as bond counsel to public housing authorities, housing finance agencies, or redevelopment agencies on rated revenue bond programs
Must have experience with Tennessee housing authority law (T.C.A. § 13-20-101 et seq.) and Tennessee Comptroller's debt-management requirements
Must have experience with consolidated credits that include component units or affiliates
Must have knowledge of HUD regulations governing pledges of public-housing assets and income
Must have federal tax experience, including governmental bonds, Section 142 private activity bonds, qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, and arbitrage and rebate compliance
Must have experience with offering documents and continuing disclosure under SEC Rule 15c2-12
Must provide Tennessee-licensed counsel for all opinions rendered under Tennessee law
Must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence
Must maintain Professional Liability and/or "Errors and Omissions" coverage of at least $5,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate

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TIMELINE

Questions Deadline: November 9th, 2026

Submission Deadline: November 30th, 2026

Anticipated Award Date: December 8th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: December 8th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Chattanooga Housing Authority

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Bond Counsel Legal Services (Issuer Credit Rating and Bond Program)