Description
Albuquerque Public Schools is creating a pool of qualified municipal bond‑underwriting firms to serve as senior managing underwriters or co‑managing underwriters for upcoming general‑obligation bond issuances. Firms must demonstrate experience underwriting state and local government securities, possess sufficient capital to purchase and hold unsold bonds, and have robust marketing and distribution capabilities to reach institutional and retail investors. Proposals must include detailed fee schedules for two hypothetical bond scenarios ($52 M, 5‑year; $100 M, 15‑year) as well as extensive corporate, financial, and compliance documentation. The award will result in a contract lasting up to four years, with no guaranteed minimum volume of work.
• Scope: Provide underwriting, marketing, distribution, and closing services for future APS bond transactions.
• Requirements: Prior experience with governmental securities, financial capacity, marketing network, detailed cost proposal, and all legal certifications.
• Submission: Electronic bid via Bidnet Direct by 28 Oct 2026 3:00 PM; questions due by 19 Oct 2026 5:00 PM.
• Evaluation: Points awarded for experience, personnel, capabilities, methodology, and cost; resident‑business/veteran preferences may add points.