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CON | RFQ2023-02A Underwriting & Investment Bankin

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SFGOV-0000010549State & Local

Submission Closed04/04/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 523150

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Request for Qualifications for Underwriter Services Reissued

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Municipal Debt Issuance and Official Statement ConsultantThe City of Linden Purchasing Department in New Jersey is seeking a subcontractor for a Municipal Debt Issuance and Official Statement Consultant role. The selected consultant will provide specialized financial advisory services to prime contractors, focusing on debt issuance assistance, the preparation of Official Statements, and the evaluation of underwriter proposals. These tasks require the use of municipal bond market data and financial modeling software to ensure accurate debt issuance strategies and comprehensive proposal reports. To be eligible, consultants must maintain professional standing and possess a valid Business Registration Certificate. The project is based in Linden, New Jersey, and falls under NAICS code 523150. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 6, 2026.

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RFSQ - SENIOR AND CO-MANAGER UNDERWRITER SERVICES

Solicitation # 13326

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Financial Advisor Services

Solicitation # 26-028

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EXT AIR | 50433 Credit Liquidity and Bond Purchase

Solicitation # SFGOV-0000011971

The San Francisco International Airport is seeking to establish a prequalified pool of commercial banks and financial institutions capable of providing credit or liquidity facilities to support the issuance of its bonds and commercial paper notes, or directly purchasing those bonds. This solicitation, identified as RFQ 50433, is open for proposals until May 31, 2028, but remains accessible through the date that is two months before the pool’s expiration, with submissions accepted via the Airport’s e-Procurement Portal. Proposers must demonstrate their financial stability and creditworthiness, and while prequalification does not guarantee a contract, it allows the Airport to select participants on an as-needed basis at its sole discretion. The initiative aims to secure reliable financial partners capable of ensuring liquidity and market confidence for the Airport’s debt instruments. The solicitation is administered by the City and County of San Francisco through its Airport Commission, with primary contact information provided through Matthew Lau and Alfy Wong. Although the initial proposal deadline is listed as August 21, 2026, the overall procurement period extends through June 1, 2031, allowing for a long-term engagement window. Participation requires submission of detailed information on institutional ratings and capacity to fulfill the financial obligations outlined, and all proposals must be submitted through the designated portal. Prequalified entities will be evaluated based on financial strength, market reputation, and ability to respond promptly when the Airport requires funding support, but no binding agreements are created through this process. The Airport retains full authority to determine the timing, size, and terms of any future transactions with members of the prequalified pool.

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RFQ 50433 - Credit and/or Liquidity Facilities and/or Making a Direct Purchase of Bonds

Solicitation # 50433

The San Francisco International Airport is conducting Request for Qualifications RFQ 50433 to establish a prequalified pool of financial institutions to support the Airport Commission's financing needs. The scope of work involves identifying Providers capable of offering credit, liquidity, or alternative credit facilities to support variable rate bonds and commercial paper notes, as well as making direct purchases of bonds and notes. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee a contract but allows the Commission to solicit further proposals and negotiate terms on an as-needed basis. The prequalified pool is valid for two years, with a possible extension for an additional two years, while resulting contracts may have terms up to ten years. To qualify for the pool, applicants must pass a binary evaluation based on two mandatory minimum qualifications regarding credit ratings from at least two nationally recognized agencies. Long-term ratings must be at least A2 for Moody's, A for S&P, or A for Fitch, and short-term ratings must be at least P-1 for Moody's, A-1 for S&P, or F1 for Fitch. Selected Providers must also undergo a cybersecurity risk assessment, which may include a SOC-2 Type 2 report, and comply with the City's Mandatory Green Purchasing Requirements and the Health Care Accountability Ordinance. The final deadline for submissions is May 31, 2028, and all selected providers and facilities remain subject to Commission approval.

Finance

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3 months ago

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in over 1 year

General Info

Agency

California → San Francisco Office of the Controller

NAICS

523150 - Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

City and County of San Francisco RFQ2023-02A: Underwriting and Investment Banking Services

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City and County of San Francisco RFQ for Underwriting and Investment Banking Services

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 2: Statement of Minimum Qualifications Certification

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 4: HCAO & MCO Declaration Forms

wage-determination

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 5: Written Proposal Template - Underwriting and Investment Banking Services

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 6: Underwriting Experience Templates

past-performance

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 8: Proposed Bond Purchase Agreement

specifications

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RFQ2023-02A Underwriting & Investment Banking Services

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Attachment 11: Notification of Submission of Proposal (SF Ethics Commission)

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CON RFQ2023-02A Attachment 10 - Sample Confidentiality Agreement

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Q&A for RFQ2023-02A Underwriting & Investment Banking Services

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 1: Cover Letter Template

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 3: Legal Disclosure Certification

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 7 - First Source Hiring Form

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RFQ2023-02A Attachment 9: City and County of San Francisco Mandatory Contracting Provisions

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMar 7

Solicitation

Notice updatedMar 7

NAICS code changed from 541810 to 523150. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedMar 7

Response deadline changed from Apr 11, 2025 to Apr 4, 2025. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Response DeadlineApr 4

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/04/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → San Francisco Office of the Controller

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia → San Francisco Office of the Controller

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Central ContractsContracts Department

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Full Description

On May 31, 2023, the Controller’s Office established five (5) Prequalified Lists of Firms (“Pools) with demonstrated successful experience in Underwriting and Investment Banking Services and Remarketing Agent and/or Commercial Paper Dealer Services, that are prequalified to enter into contract negotiations with the City and County of San Francisco (“City”). Pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 21.4 (d) (3), the City is re-opening the pools. Firms prequalified under the existing pools are not required to take any action to remain prequalified under this midterm opener RFQ (“CON | RFQ2023-02A”), but may choose to submit updated information regarding their qualifications. Should firms prequalified under the existing pools choose to submit an updated proposal, it will be subject to the new evaluation. New Proposers are also invited to submit Proposals to this midterm opener RFQ to be considered for prequalification for the pools.
This Request for Qualifications (hereinafter “RFQ” or “Solicitation”) is being issued by the Controller’s Office (“CON”) of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”). CON, on behalf of all City Departments, is seeking qualified suppliers (“Proposers”) to provide proposals (“Proposal”) for Underwriting and Investment Banking Services and Remarketing Agent and/or Commercial Paper Dealer Services. Individual City Departments may choose to select firms from the Pools through the issuance of mini Request for Proposals (“RFPs”) distributed to the pool or may choose underwriters for specialized needs through separate RFPs.
For this RFQ, the City intends to create five (5) Prequalified Lists of Firms (“Pools”) and may use the Pools to select firms and negotiate contracts on an as-needed basis for up to four (4) years from the original prequalification date of May 31, 2023 if the requirements for San Francisco Administrative Code Section 21.4(d)(3) are met. Firms prequalified under this RFQ are not guaranteed a contract.
The City expects to create 5 Pools of prequalified candidates, including:
Pools 1-4 - Investment Banking Services The City will create 4 Pools of prequalified firms to provide investment banking services in the following areas in connection with the City's and other related entities' future capital financings.
Pool 1: General Investment Banking Services Pool 2: Transportation Investment Banking Services Pool 3: Utility Investment Banking Services Pool 4: Development Finance Investment Banking Services
Pool 5 - Remarketing Agent and/or Commercial Paper Dealer Services
Schedule*
RFQ Issuance - March 7, 2025
Deadline for RFQ Questions via email to contact@example.gov - March 14, 2025 at 1:00 pm PT
Answers to RFQ Questions Available at the SF City Partner Portal - March 21, 2025
Deadline for Courtesy Email for Intent to Respond via email to contact@example.gov - March 25, 2025
Deadline for RFQ Proposals - April 4, 2025 at 10:00am PT
Notice of Intent to Establish a Prequalified Pool - May 31, 2025
Period for Protesting Notice of Intent to Award - Within 3 business days of City's issuance of Notice of Intent to Establish a Prequalified Pool
*Subject to change