Request for Qualifications for Bond Counsel Services

Close: Feb 3, 2026

Bond counsel contract. Authority bond counsel with prior approval from the client, it is an accepted practice in the public legal profession for the immediate past bond counsel to exchange basic client information related to past legal issues with the incoming bond counsel. The Bond Counsel shall: i. Provide legal and financial advice on general public finance matters, including: a) Preparation and oversight of Bond proceedings; b) Obtaining any required government approvals; c) Ensuring that the issuer meets all legal requirements of the bond offering; d) Disclosing and analyzing all relevant legal proceedings that may have a bearing on the validity of the offering; e) Interpreting relevant regulations and laws and assisting in structuring the issues; and f) Drafting financial documents. ii. Provide legal services in connection with the issuance of short-term obligations, as set forth in Section iv below. iii. Provide legal services in connection with the issuance of long-term obligations, as set forth in Section iv below. See attached file.

Close: Feb 3, 2026

The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC), a quasi-public corporation, is soliciting statements of qualifications (SOQs) from law firms to create a pre-qualified list of Bond Counsel firms for the Corporation's future bond issues. Selected firms will be placed on an approved list and will receive individual RFPs for future bond transactions; submissions must demonstrate relevant public finance experience, tax expertise, case studies of recent bond issues, and firm qualifications. The RFQ includes instructions for SOQ contents, contact information for the Executive Director, and notes projected award activity (interviews and Board approval dates).

Close: Feb 9, 2026

Seeking consulting services to be obtained for: financial advisor; engineering; construction management and bond counsel.