Bond Counsel Services

The City of Rio Grande, Texas, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive bond counsel services. The city requires legal and financial guidance to support its water supply and infrastructure grant funding programs. The selected legal partner will help the city navigate complex compliance, procurement, and application requirements for its financing initiatives. The scope of work covers reviewing water supply and infrastructure grant funding requirements and assisting in the preparation and review of financing applications and legal documents. The chosen counsel will advise the city on legal and financial eligibility, provide guidance on funding compliance, and coordinate with city staff, engineers, financial advisors, and agency representatives. Additionally, the service provider must assist with resolutions, certifications, and legal opinions required for application submissions, while also reviewing procurement compliance requirements and related documentation. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The city allows the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The city is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget and pricing structure for these services. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 18, 2026.