Foothill-De Anza Community College District Planet bids #RFI # 2000

Foothill-De Anza Community College District RFI for Underwriting Services for Bond Issuance and Refunding

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District in Santa Clara County, California, is seeking information from qualified firms regarding underwriting services for potential bond issuances and refundings. - Government Buyer: - Foothill-De Anza Community College District - Purchasing Services Office - Serves approximately 55,000 students and manages an $898 million Measure G bond program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified financial service firms - Products/Services Requested: - Underwriting services for general obligation bonds, lease revenue bonds, certificates of participation, and other debt obligations - Key tasks include: - Reviewing and commenting on financing documents - Structuring and optimizing debt - Advising on credit ratings - Developing and executing marketing plans for bond sales - Preparing official statements and disclosure documents - Participating in meetings with stakeholders - Providing post-sale analyses - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Respondents must demonstrate compliance with MSRB, SEC, and California Government Code regulations - Experience with California community college or K-12 school district bond financings is required - Ability to coordinate with the District's financial advisor and bond counsel - RFI is for information-gathering only; not a solicitation for competitive proposals or bids

Description

Foothill - De Anza Community College District is seeking information to assist in underwriting services related to the potential issuance, sale, and/or refunding of the District's general obligation bonds, lease revenue bonds, certificates of participation, or other debt obligations. The scope includes reviewing financing documents, optimizing debt structure, advising on credit ratings, marketing bonds, preparing official statements, and participating in meetings with stakeholders. The District aims to achieve the lowest cost of capital, highest credit ratings, and compliance with applicable laws. Responses are due by September 17, 2026, and must be submitted electronically.

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