Title
Real Estate Legal Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a contract with Hoard Law PC dba HW Legal Group (MBE) for real estate legal services for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to one, two-year term with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Ashleigh Price, General Services
Gregory Crawford, General Services
Explanation
§ Real estate legal services are necessary to support property acquisition and related transactions for projects included in the city’s Capital Investment Plan.
§ This contract will include services such as title searches, closings, and related services to facilitate timely and legally compliant property transactions.
§ On January 23, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); one response was received.
§ Hoard Law PC dba HW Legal Group best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual aggregate expenditures are estimated to be $300,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
HW Legal Group is a city-certified MBE. This contract is for specialized legal services. Contracts for legal services on behalf of the city, its employees, or elected officials are exempt from all aspects of the CBI Program unless otherwise elected by the Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan and CATS Capital Investment Plan