Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1 Provide a narrative which explains related experience of Proposer with Bond transaction(s)/financing, HUD, LIHTC, FHLB, HOME, CDBG regulations for the development and financing of single and multi-family affordable housing developments in the following areas. Include the anticipated relationship and proposed method for coordinating and communicating with the CMHA, its consultants, federal, state, city, county, and community representatives. 3.1.1 Drafting and reviewing affordable/mixed income housing bond documents 3.1.2 Meeting HUD and/or OHFA requirements. 3.1.3 Providing realistic legal options and/or recommendations to achieve the CMHA’s Affordable Housing Program goals. 3.1.4 Providing Bond Counsel services related to single and multi-family housing development. 3.1.5 Providing bond counsel services for LIHTC transactions. 3.1.6 Reviewing, negotiating and assistance in obtaining approval of Bond related documents. 3.2 Demonstrated ability in accomplishing work of similar nature (including reference check) 3.2.1 List of business references (minimum of 5) and include a list of all PHA’s for which the Proposer has provided bond counsel services related to the development of affordable housing utilizing bond financing, LIHTC, mixed finance funding, HUD funding, private debt, etc. Provide a brief description of the services provided for the subject transaction, identify if the project was funded, was closed and if construction has been completed. Include the contact person for the PHA(s) for the forementioned projects. Include legal report and banking references. Please list experience with PHA’s in Ohio on a list separate from those out-ofstate. 3.2.2 Provide a list of companies or governmental organizations to which your firm(s) is/are currently providing services. If this does not include at least five (5) entities, then provide the names of the entities for which similar services have been provided. For each entity include: a. The term (beginning and ending dates) of your contract agreement(s); b. Monthly revenues resulting from the work; c. A brief description of the scope of work; and d. The name, address, and telephone number of the representative of your client that administered your contract(s). By submitting a proposal, the Legal firm(s) hereby authorizes and request(s) any person, firm, corporation and/or governmental entity to furnish any information requested by the CMHA in verification of the references provided and for determining the quality and timeliness of providing the services.