Request for Proposals: Eviction Legal Defense and Right to Counsel Pilot Program

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Proposals Due: September 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm Pacific Time

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Option Pre-Proposal Informational Meeting: August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM (PST)

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About the RFP

The Portland Housing Bureau's Rental Services Office (RSO) seeks qualified contractor(s) to deliver a City-coordinated Eviction Legal Defense (ELD) Program and Right to Counsel (RTC) Pilot Program providing legal representation, pre-filing diversion, in-court support, case management, and financial assistance coordination for tenants at risk of eviction in the City of Portland.

Proposers should be prepared to handle all case types, including those involving nonpayment of rent, provide guaranteed representation to eligible tenants in designated Right to Counsel geographies, and operate within a coordinated intake and referral structure as directed by the City.

Contract Details 

Up to $2,500,000.00 per year with up to 4 annual renewals, subject to budget decrease/increase. Multiple awards may be made. Proposers must apply as individual organizations, but proposals may reflect potential subcontracting or partnership arrangements to meet ideal program components. The City anticipates coordinating among proposers to establish a comprehensive City program.

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Send questions, requests for clarification, or requests for assistance by seven (7) calendar days before Sept 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Any questions received after may not be answered. Only the Single Point of Contact can answer questions about this RFP:

Xylia Guzman Torres, Senior Procurement Specialist

(503) 865-6320

Xylia.GuzmanTorres@portlandoregon.gov