Pennsylvania eMarketplace #OGC-2026-13

Bond Counsel and Legal Services Pool for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Agencies

This opportunity involves the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeking qualified law firms to provide bond counsel and specialized legal services for state financing transactions and agencies. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governor's Office of General Counsel (OGC), Office of Chief Counsel - Services may support the Office of the Budget and multiple state authorities (e.g., Economic Development, Infrastructure, Higher Education) - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are involved; this is a legal services procurement - Qualified law firms are the intended vendors - Products/Services Requested: - Bond counsel legal services for municipal finance, securities law, tax law, disclosure, and related areas - General legal advice and representation for the Governor and Executive Agencies - No physical products or part numbers; services only - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Law firms must be listed in The Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace, have Pennsylvania bar admission, professional liability insurance, and relevant experience - Ongoing compliance with minimum qualifications and conflict of interest disclosures - Ability to provide electronic transcripts and operate with compatible technology formats - Inclusion in the pool is required for eligibility for future bond counsel RFPs, but does not guarantee selection - Emphasis on inclusion of small, diverse, women-owned, and veteran-owned firms - Period of Performance: - Initial pool term is one year with possible extensions; ongoing pool qualification process with no fixed end date for inclusion - Place of Performance: - Services performed for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania agencies, primarily in Harrisburg, PA, at the Governor's Office of General Counsel and related state offices

Description

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is establishing a general pool of qualified law firms to serve as Bond Counsel for various Commonwealth agencies and authorities. This pool will be used to provide bond counsel services for financing transactions involving state and local government entities. Interested law firms must submit Statements of Qualifications demonstrating their expertise in municipal finance law, securities, tax law, and related areas. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee appointment but qualifies firms to respond to specific requests for proposals for bond counsel services.

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