REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
LEGAL SERVICES

Ute Indian Housing Authority
Proposal Due Date: November 30, 2026, 6:00 pm MST
Issued By: Ute Indian Housing Authority (UIHA), Fort Duchesne, Utah
Contract Term: One year service contract, cost limit to be determined by UIHA

Overview

The Ute Indian Housing Authority (UIHA), Fort Duchesne, Utah intends to identify and select interested attorneys or law firms that provide legal services specifically for Indian Housing Authorities or Tribally Designated Housing Entities as defined in the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).

This Request for Proposals is not an Invitation for Bid. It is a written proposal addressing the services listed below, containing a brief description of the firm’s strengths in relation to how it can best serve UIHA across the range of legal issues described.

Range of Legal Services Required

  • Rental and homebuyer agreement enforcement
  • Eviction proceedings
  • Contract review and enforcement
  • Real estate business transactions
  • Interpretation of HUD rules and regulations
  • Personnel action review
  • General management issues requiring legal review from time to time

Proposal Requirements

Interested attorneys or law firms shall submit proposals that include:

  • Professional licenses or certifications
  • A description of services to be provided, identifying the individual or individuals in the firm who will have primary responsibility for serving UIHA
  • Three clients to serve as references
  • A history of working with Indian Housing Authorities or Native American Tribes
  • A fee structure including hourly fee and the types of expenses that will be charged
  • Any contract history with UIHA

Indian Preference

This RFP is being advertised as an open procurement with Indian Preference. Firms claiming Indian Preference must submit proof of enrollment with a federally recognized Indian tribe and proof of at least 51% Indian ownership of the firm.

Evaluation Criteria

Each proposal will be rated using a point system applied to the information provided by the offeror that addresses the needs of the housing authority.

  • Past experience with Indian Housing Authorities or Native American Tribes: 15 points
  • Professional licenses and certifications: 15 points
  • Fee structure and expenses: 15 points
  • Indian Preference: 15 points
  • Contract history and performance: 15 points
  • References: 15 points

Total: 90 points. The firm with the highest overall rating will be selected.

Submission

All sealed proposals are due no later than November 30, 2026 at the close of business, 6:00 pm MST. Proposals must be sealed and marked “Do Not Open Proposal Enclosed: Legal Services” on the outside. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

For mailing:
Ute Indian Housing Authority
P.O. Box 250
Fort Duchesne, Utah 84026

For delivery:
Ute Indian Housing Authority
7700 East 800 South
Ft. Duchesne, Utah 84026

Questions

Direct all questions to the office of the UIHA Executive Director at 435-722-4656.