Specifications include, but are not limited to: This RFP seeks a Vendor to provide legal services in connection with the Authority’s response to the Request for Proposal Notice (“HUD RFP”) to be issued by HUD for a contract to provide HAP Contract Regional Support Services for the Midwest subregion 2.2 of Illinois/Indiana to ensure the response complies with the requirements of the HUD RFP, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the HUD Acquisition Regulation, and the laws governing Project Based Rental Assistance. The selected vendor may also assist with the negotiation of any agreement in connection with the HUD RFP (either directly with HUD or with another agency), represent the Authority in any bid protest or procurement inquiry associated with the HUD RFP, and/or provide other legal advice or strategies associated with the HUD RFP. The Authority is currently the Traditional Contract Administrator for Illinois.