San Miguel Regional Housing Authority Legal Services- Request for Qualifications March 8, 2022 1. ISSUING ENTITY: San Miguel Regional Housing Authority, Mike Bordogna, Director 2. PROJECT PURPOSE: San Miguel Regional Housing Authority (SMRHA) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purpose of selecting a qualified and experienced firm to provide legal services on a contract basis to the regional housing authority. 3. SCOPE OF WORK: On an as-needed/requested basis, the selected firm will provide legal review, interpretations and advice pertaining to deed restricted housing documents and to the SMRHA Board and Manager. Work can be done remotely. Scope includes: Written legal interpretations, legal memos, document review and attendance at meetings remotely if requested to advise the Directors and/or Manager of SMRHA. 4. SCHEDULE: RFQ Issued: 3/8/2022 Questions: 3/14/2022 Submission Deadline: 3/21/2022 Selection of Contractor: 3/22/2022 Commencement of Work: As early as possible as mutually agreed upon 5. INQUIRIES: Additional information or clarifications about this RFQ can be obtained by contacting Mike Bordogna, County Manager and SMRHA Director at [email protected]. Questions must be submitted in writing by Monday, March 14 at 5pm. 6. SUBMITTAL: Submission Deadline: 3/21/2022 at 5pm Submissions shall be transmitted electronically. Submissions may be emailed to [email protected]. A copy of the RFQ and associated documentation may be obtained on the County’s website at https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/bids.aspx. 7. PROPOSAL CONTENTS: A duly authorized official must sign statements of qualifications. Consortia, joint ventures, or teams submitting proposals, although permitted and encouraged, will not be considered responsive unless it is established that all contractual responsibility rests solely with one contractor or legal entity that is not a subsidiary or affiliate with limited resources. Each submittal should indicate the entity responsible for execution on behalf of the team. Firms or teams will be evaluated, among other things, as to relevant experience in affordable housing, deed restrictions, demonstrated ability to begin and complete the work; and feedback from references. Proposals must include the following information: A. Firm identification: Name and Address of firm(s) and identification of lead consultant. B. Firm Composition: Identify all key firm and staff members for this project, indicating their respective roles and responsibilities and related experience and qualifications. Include resumes and references. C. Firm Qualifications: Provide descriptive materials of the Consultant's recent similar work. These materials should demonstrate significant expertise and experience in the following fields: land use concepts and regulation, community planning, and affordable housing. D. Fee Structure/Budget: The specific budget has not been identified or determined. Describe the proposed fee basis for services and related activities on an hourly basis. E. References: Provide Names, Addresses and telephone numbers of at least three client references to whom the applicant has provided services similar to the project described in the RFQ. 8. REJECTION OF SUBMISSIONS: SMRHA reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, to waive informalities and irregularities in the submissions received, and accept any portion of any submission if deemed in the best interest of the County. 9. OWNERSHIP OF RESPONSE MATERIAL: All materials submitted regarding this RFQ become the property of SMRHA. Information submitted is subject to the Colorado Open Records Act. 10. INCURRING COST: SMRHA is not liable for any cost incurred by entities prior to executing a contract or purchase order. 12. INSURANCE: It is desirable that respondents carry insurance in the approximate amounts set forth below. Respondents who carry lower limits should state so in the proposal. A. Commercial General Liability Insurance: Comprehensive general liability insurance insuring against any liability for personal injury, bodily injury or death arising out of the performance of the Services with at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence. B. Professional Liability Insurance: Errors and omissions professional liability insurance insuring Contractor against any professional liability with a limit of at least One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per claim and annual aggregate. C. Other Insurance: Worker’s compensation insurance (unless Contractor provides a completed Declaration of Independent Contractor Status Form) and other insurance required by applicable law. 13. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: San Miguel Regional Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit qualifications in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on grounds of race, color, or national origin. 14. SUPPORTING INFORMATION: The following materials will be of use in the preparation of responses to this RFQ and in the completion of the project. These regulations, plans and studies are available online and will be provided electronically as needed to the selected consultant. Resources- San Miguel County Housing Needs Assessment, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. in association with RRC Associates, August 16, 2018 The Impacts of Affordable Housing on the Telluride Area Economy and Community, Trust for Community Housing; prepared by Wendy Sullivan, WSW Consulting, Inc. and RRC Associates, LLC, July 2019 Mountain Migration report, CAST/NWCOGG, prepared by Wendy Sullivan and Melanie Rees, WSW Consulting, Inc. July 2021 https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7109/2021-Mountain-Migration-Report-PDF?bidId=

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