Opportunity
Lone Star College System Ionwave #26-07-02
Lone Star College System Solicits Financial Advisory Services for Debt Management
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
26-07-02
NAICS
523930
Lone Star College System (LSCS), a major higher education institution in Texas, is seeking proposals for Financial Advisory Services to support its debt management and financing activities. - Government Buyer: - Lone Star College System (LSCS) - Procurement Department - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive financial advisory services for LSCS's outstanding bond and note portfolio (over $408 million principal balance) - Includes analysis of financing alternatives, bond issuance planning, market analysis, rating agency support, disclosure management, and ongoing strategic financial guidance - Advisory services must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards - Notable Requirements: - Firms must have experience in Texas public finance and municipal advisory services - The selected firm cannot serve as underwriter for any transaction where it provides advisory services - Any underwriting or securities operations must be disclosed - Pricing includes fixed and variable fees based on transaction size, plus hourly rates for additional services - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Proposals must be submitted electronically with required forms (W-9, Certificate of Interested Parties) - Contract continuation is subject to annual budget appropriations
Description
The Lone Star College System (LSCS) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide Financial Advisory Services. LSCS is a large educational system serving over 80,000 credit students each semester across 24 locations in the greater Houston area. The successful proposer will provide financial advisory services in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. The system has multiple outstanding bond and note issues and requires advisory services related to its ongoing debt management strategy. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the LSCS eBid system by August 10, 2026.