Bond Counsel Services

The Vendor is required to provide the corporation with a fair and competitive process for the selection of bond counsel (“bond counsel”).
- This program will expand facilities for high-demand training in sectors such as healthcare, broadband, energy, manufacturing, and logistics.
- This program will leverage state investment to draw additional public and private funding, as each project is required to provide a 12% local match prior to bond sale.
- These modern facilities became engines of opportunity, resulting in increased student enrollment, higher graduation rates, stronger industry partnerships, and improved economic outcomes for communities.
- Commenting and providing input on the plan of finance and financing schedule in connection with the issuance of the bonds.
- Evaluating legal aspects of various financing structures and proposing financing methods to be considered for accomplishing the Corporation’s objectives in connection with the bonds and being available to offer legal recommendations on various financing structures for the bonds.
- Drafting legal documents including but not limited to any necessary resolution, trust indenture, bond form, loan agreement, ground lease, facilities lease, security agreement, cooperative endeavor agreement, and tax documents.
- Reviewing and commenting on documents and opinions drafted by other parties including but not limited to any official statement, bond purchase agreement, and opinions.
- Rendering opinions as to the legality and tax-exempt status of the bonds.
- Serving as the primary legal closing coordinator among all parties including coordinating document execution/delivery and preparation of transcripts.
- Assisting in the rating process and providing interaction with the rating agencies.

- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: December 29, 2025