Description
The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) seeks an investment‑banking firm to design, underwrite, and market a $400 million tax‑exempt power‑revenue bond program to finance the expansion of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project. The firm will develop a financing plan, conduct credit analysis, price and place the bonds, and advise on any short‑term bridge financing needed. The effort includes preparation of marketing materials, coordination with rating agencies, and possibly managing co‑managers for the issuance.
• Scope: Funding plan, underwriting, credit analysis, bond marketing, and advisory services for a multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar issuance.
• Deliverables: 12‑page proposal (plus appendices) detailing structure, personnel, compensation, and marketing strategy.
• Timeline: RFP issued 04/24/26, questions due 05/04/26, proposals due 05/19/26, award expected 05/29/26, with work beginning late May/early June 2026 and extending through bond closing and subsequent draw schedule (potentially up to 2027‑2028).