Galveston Civicplus #RFQ 26-02

City of Galveston Solicits Bond Underwriting Services for 5-Year Pool

The City of Galveston is seeking to establish a pool of qualified firms to provide Bond Underwriting Services for municipal finance activities over a five-year period. - Government Buyer: - City of Galveston, Department of Finance, Purchasing Division - Scope of Services: - Professional bond underwriting services for municipal bond issuances - Includes marketing, underwriting, financial advisory, and compliance with Texas municipal bond laws - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are involved; this is a professional services procurement - Notable Requirements: - Up to 12 firms may be selected for the qualified pool - No guarantee of specific sales or transaction volumes - Firms must demonstrate financial experience, capital commitment, and municipal underwriting capabilities - Compliance with Texas laws and municipal bond issuance requirements is mandatory - The City encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), women, and minority-owned businesses - Electronic submission required via the City's online portal, with file size limits - Multiple awards possible; the City will select underwriters for individual bond sales at its discretion

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The City of Galveston is soliciting sealed qualifications for Bond Underwriting Services. Vendors must submit their qualifications electronically via the Purchasing Division online portal by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The city aims to qualify a pool of bond underwriting firms for a five-year period. The public opening of submissions will be held via Microsoft Teams. The city encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprise vendors, including HUB, women, and minority-owned businesses.

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