LEGAL-18522 - USA (Georgia) - Energy Tax Credit Legal Advisory Services - Deadline December 11,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide energy tax credit legal advisory services to the government authority located in Georgia. – The selected Law Firm shall provide legal due diligence and guidance to assist the electric cooperative (Client) in successfully securing and maximizing 48E direct pay tax credits for its qualifying energy storage project.• Review and recommended revisions to RFP terms and conditions to ensure preservation of eligibility for the 48E tax credit and Direct Pay.• Recommendations for contractual provisions requiring vendor cooperation in providing data and documentation necessary for tax credit substantiation, filing, and audit defense.– Vendor Compliance Evaluation (Finalist Review)• Evaluation of each finalist’s proposed system, equipment, and project configuration for compliance with Section 48E eligibility requirements– Vendor Contracting Support:• Recommendations for risk mitigation provisions, including remedies or protections in the event of vendor non–compliance • Coordination, as needed, with the Client and other advisors to ensure alignment between procurement, construction, and tax credit requirements– Ongoing Compliance Monitoring and Advisory Support:• Review of material project changes, including change orders or scope modifications, for potential impact on tax credit eligibility or value • Guidance on documentation collection, verification, and retention necessary to support tax credit claims and audit defense • Assistance in identifying and addressing compliance issues as they arise during project execution– Direct Pay Filing and Audit Readiness Support• Advising on pre–filing registration requirements • Supporting preparation for tax credit filing, including coordination with accountants or tax preparers • Ensuring that all required documentation and substantiation materials are complete and audit–ready • Providing guidance on audit risk and defensibility of the tax credit claim(2) All the questions must be submitted no later than November 30, 2026.