Syracuse Housing Strategies Corporation Legal Services RFP

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is to obtain legal representation services from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. SHSC may opt to extend the term of the agreement beyond the existing time period. The intent and purpose of this RFP is to solicit responses for the selection of an attorney, attorneys, or a firm to represent the Corporation in all legal matters. The Corporation is seeking representation in the following areas of law: 1.) Not-for-Profit Corporate representation; 2.) Litigation; and 3.) Single- and multi-family lending, and 4. Residential and commercial real estate development. It is the intent of the Corporation to select one or more attorneys or firms to provide the following types of services as needed: Not-For Profit Corporation Representation. Representation in the areas of commercial and residential real estate transactions. Including sales, purchases, deeds, leases, land contracts, mortgages, notes, and workouts. Representation in matters of real estate litigation. Including transactional disputes and defense of negligence actions. Representation in matters concerning real property development. Representation of the Corporation in matters related to New York Public Authorities Law. Representation in regard to the issuance of bonds. Representation in matters of environmental law and the New York Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). Preparation of corporate policies and resolutions for monthly meetings, and representation at those meetings. Representation in the areas of Freedom of Information Law and Open Meetings law. Representation in the area of single- and multi-family lending.