Bond Counsel Services – Legal Advisor
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 4424 Norwalk
- State
- Connecticut
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Christopher McCauley cmccauley@norwalkct.gov (203) 854-7712
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About this opportunity
The City of Norwalk, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Bond Counsel Services - Legal Advisor. The procurement seeks qualified legal firms to provide comprehensive bond counsel services, specifically focusing on rendering legal advice and services for future bond issuance. The selected firm will be expected to perform traditional bond counsel duties, including providing an authoritative legal opinion on the legality and tax-exempt status of debt instruments. The RFP is open to all qualified legal firms, with a proposal submission period from May 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT to June 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor Q&A period is also established from May 7, 2025, at 4:15 PM EDT to May 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, during which interested firms can seek clarification. Proposals must be submitted through the Norwalk Bonfire Hub, with Christopher McCauley in the Purchasing Department serving as the primary contact point at 203-854-7712 or cmccauley@norwalkct.gov.
The solicitation document does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent types. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure is provided in the available documentation. Similarly, the RFP does not specify a detailed estimated total value or precise budget range for the bond counsel services. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Interested firms are expected to have substantial legal expertise in municipal bond issuance, tax-exempt financing, and the ability to provide comprehensive legal opinions on complex financial instruments. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided summary, typical bond counsel selection processes often consider factors such as firm experience, legal expertise, municipal finance knowledge, and track record of successful bond issuance support.
Opportunity text
The City of Norwalk is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFP's) from qualified firms interested in serving as the City's Bond Counsel to provide legal advice and services for future bond issuance. The selected Firm shall be expected to perform all services and duties customarily and usually performed by bond counsel concerning the rendering an approving legal opinion as the legality and tax-exempt status of a debt instrument. The City of Norwalk invites qualified firms to respond to this RFP by submitting a proposal for bond counsel advisory services consistent with the requirements and conditions herein set forth in this Request for Proposal solicitation document. URL to Solicitation docs: https://norwalkct.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/185796
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