Investment Banking Underwriting Services

The Port of Portland, a government authority located in Portland, Oregon, is seeking investment banking underwriting services to support its financial operations. The agency requires debt issuance services for transactions including new money transactions, refundings, restructurings, conversions, short-term interim financings, and alternative financing mechanisms. These alternative mechanisms cover derivative contracts, special facilities finance, project finance, and public-private partnerships. The selected provider must also deliver ongoing services to assist with overall debt management, outstanding obligation monitoring, and the identification of restructuring opportunities. The agency requires credit strategy recommendations to maintain and improve its capital market creditworthiness, along with market input for forming or amending bond ordinances. Additionally, the scope includes receiving continuing updates on relevant state and federal legislation, regulatory changes, and market conditions. The agency requires specialized transportation, industry, and economic research spanning domestic and international markets. This research must cover airports, seaports, airlines, shipping lines, public finance trends, and legislation impacting the transportation industry. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States, and the performance of the contract work must take place onsite. The agency is looking for proposals to establish a contract period of five years. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than July 10, 2026.