Pennsylvania eMarketplace #OGC-2026-17

Pennsylvania Solicits Bond Counsel Services for $50M Energy Development Bond

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking legal services to support a major bond issuance for statewide energy development initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Governors Office of General Counsel (OGC) - Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) via the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA) - Services Requested: - Bond Counsel Services for a bond issuance up to $50 million - Legal support includes all aspects of bond issuance, documentation, compliance, and representation for the Solar for Schools Loan Program and revolving loan funds - Notable Requirements: - Only law firms prequalified in the OGC Bond Counsel Pool may submit proposals - Mandatory 23% participation goal for Small Diverse Businesses (SDB) and/or Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), verified by DGS - Flat fee cost proposal; payment only from bond proceeds if issuance is completed - No reimbursement for expenses - Detailed requirements for firm qualifications, personnel experience, project references, and conflict disclosures - No OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a professional legal services procurement - Place of Performance and Contracting: - Services are statewide, with key offices in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel on behalf of the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) through the Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PEDFA). It seeks proposals from prequalified law firms in the Bond Counsel Pool to provide Bond Counsel Services related to an upcoming bond issuance. The bond issuance will fund a revolving loan fund operated by PEDA, with a face value not to exceed $50 million. The contract duration is one year, and the project is statewide in Pennsylvania.

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