Opportunity
Guilford County NC MUNIS #20142
Guilford County Awards Bond Counsel Services Contract to Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.
Posted
April 26, 2023
Respond By
May 03, 2023
Identifier
20142
NAICS
541110
Guilford County Purchasing Department in Greensboro, NC has awarded a contract for Bond Counsel Services to Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. - Government Buyer: - Guilford County Purchasing Department, Greene Street Building, Basement-Suite 072, Greensboro, NC - Awarded Vendor: - Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. - Services Requested: - Bond Counsel Services for legal support and opinions related to debt issuance - Includes preparation of authorizing documents, legal opinions on tax-exempt status, attendance at Board meetings, and ongoing legal advice for bond sales and post-sale matters - MWBE participation goal of 15% is encouraged - Mandatory insurance coverage and E-Verify compliance required - Notable Requirements: - Firm must be listed as bond counsel in The Bond Buyers Municipal Marketplace (the Red Book) - Must have significant presence and experience in North Carolina public finance law - Familiarity with federal tax and securities laws is required - Contract Value: - $170,000 for initial two-year term, with options to renew for up to six years total - Period of Performance: - Initial two-year contract, with two possible two-year renewals (up to six years total)
Description
Guilford County Purchasing Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide legal services and opinions associated with debt issuance. The selected firm must be listed as bond counsel in The Bond Buyers Municipal Marketplace, have a significant presence in North Carolina, be familiar with North Carolina law and federal tax and securities laws, and have extensive experience providing public finance legal services to local governments in North Carolina. The contract will be for an initial two years with options to renew for up to six years total. The scope includes providing legal opinions, preparing documents, attending meetings, and advising on tax and compliance issues related to bond issuance.