What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority located in Snow Hill, MD seeks a vendor to provide bond counsel services. The selected vendor will deliver expert legal services for the authorization, issuance, and sale of debt obligations for the County, including general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and bond anticipation notes. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the work will be performed offsite. Interested vendors may submit their proposals digitally via email or online, and they must submit all questions no later than December 9, 2026. The buyer is currently looking for proposals.
Scope of work
- Expert legal services for authorization, issuance, and sale of debt obligations
- Services for general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and bond anticipation notes
- Federal and state tax analysis, Tax Certificates, and IRS Form 8038-G
- Managing the bond closing process and supervising delivery of bonds
- Advice on continuing disclosure and arbitrage rebate compliance
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience of Lead Attorney | 30% |
| Technical Approach | 40% |
| Past Performance | 15% |
| Fee Structure | 15% |
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with laws regarding conducting business in the State of Maryland
- Licensed to perform work in the State of Maryland
- Lead attorney must be a member of the Supreme Court of Maryland Bar
- Lead attorney must have 5-10 years of municipal finance experience
- County personal property taxes must be on a current basis
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter
- Form of Proposal
- Certificate of Status / Good Standing from the State of Maryland
- Signed addenda, if necessary
- Individual Principal Document
- Vendor's Affidavit of Qualification to Bid
- Non-Collusive Affidavit
- References (within the last 12-36 months)
- Exceptions (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Mailed or hand carried
- Instructions
- One unbound original and three bound copies in an envelope labeled RFP- Bond Counsel Services with vendor name and address, delivered to Worcester County Administration Office, 1 West Market Street, Room 1103, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.