Description
Santa Fe County’s Finance Department is seeking a single qualified firm to serve as its arbitrage‑rebate provider for all current and future tax‑exempt bond issues. The contractor will maintain compliance schedules, perform annual arbitrage and yield‑restriction calculations, prepare IRS filings (Form 8038‑T), and supply detailed reports for each bond series. The addendum clarifies that calculations are required annually for each listed bond series and that the County will pay a fixed $15,000 per bond‑report. The initial contract term is one year, beginning March/April 2026, with potential extensions.
• Perform annual arbitrage rebate and yield‑restriction calculations for each of the ten listed bond series (GOB and revenue).
• Deliver a separate, audit‑ready report for each series (fixed fee $15,000 per report).
• Provide ongoing compliance monitoring, IRS filing support, and consulting with County staff, bond counsel, and trustees.
• Must maintain required insurance (general liability $1 M, professional liability $1 M, workers’ comp) and name the County as additional insured.
• Evaluation based on technical competence (600 pts total), capacity, and optional preference points for NM‑resident, veteran, or County‑business status.