Description
The Los Angeles Community College District is seeking qualified investment‑banking firms to serve on a multi‑year municipal‑bond underwriting pool. The contract will cover the full life‑cycle of bond issuances—including market analysis, pricing, structuring, sales execution, and post‑issuance reporting—for both tax‑exempt and taxable financing. The solicitation requires firms to submit a complete, sealed proposal (plus copies and a USB drive) by the June 25, 2026 deadline and to attend a mandatory pre‑proposal conference on June 4, 2026. Evaluation is based on a 100‑point rubric covering qualifications, approach, personnel, corporate citizenship, past performance, and SLEDV certification. The award is anticipated on July 20, 2026, with a contract term of five years (August 6, 2026 – July 30, 2031).
• Provide full‑service underwriting for GO bonds, refundings, and taxable issuances up to $350 M total.
• Deliver market analysis, pricing recommendations, investor‑demand forecasts, and post‑sale reports.
• Must furnish mandatory exhibits (A‑K), maintain specified insurance limits, and comply with California privacy, civil‑rights, and Levine‑Act contribution rules.
• Required to have California corporate registration, appropriate securities licenses, and the capacity to commit capital for large bond transactions.