The scope of services to be performed is split into the following categories: (1) General Counsel; (2) Complex Real Estate Transactions; and (3) Bond Counsel. Proposers may submit for one, two, or all categories. Category 1 - General Counsel. The selected firm or firms shall act as general legal counsel in all matters for which the Commission may request (except for those services listed in Category 2 below). This role shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas: 4.1.1 Representation of the Commission in all general litigation matters, both as plaintiff’s counsel and defendant’s counsel. 4.1.2 Advising the Executive Director, Board of Commissioners, and staff, on a continuing basis, of their rights and obligations regarding current statutes, regulations, and court decisions at the federal, state, and local level, including general matters relating to public housing authorities in Maryland. 4.1.3 Preparation and/or review of legal documents in the course of Commission business. 4.1.4 Federal programmatic and regulatory compliance (primarily pertaining to the Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing authorities). 4.1.5 Attendance as requested of regular monthly and special meetings of the Board of Commissioners. This may be a monthly requirement. 4.1.6 Attendance, as requested, of meetings with the Commission’s partners, vendors, investors, etc. 4.1.7 Real estate services related to the acquisition and disposition of individual residential units and/or more complex real estate matters. 4.1.8 Assistance in the establishment of and provision of legal services to corporate affiliates created and controlled by the Commission. 4.1.9 Assistance with tax and other matters related to the regular business operations of the Commission and its affiliates. 4.1.10 Federal and state procurement law. 4.1.11 Maryland landlord/tenant law. 4.1.12 Maryland Open Meetings Act law.
