Prepay Counterparty for an Energy Prepayment Transaction

The Orange County Power Authority is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide Prepay Counterparty for an Energy Prepayment Transaction services. The selected consultant will be required to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) covering any OCPA customer or proprietary information accessed during the engagement. The scope of work includes providing prepay counterparty services, underwriting and distribution capabilities, and structuring and closing prepays. The proposal should include the firm's experience, qualifications, and proposed fees. The evaluation criteria include the firm's independence, experience, and qualifications, as well as the quality and content of the proposal. • The proposal should demonstrate the firm's understanding of the project and its ability to meet OCPA's needs. • The firm should have experience working with California-based public agencies or municipalities. • The firm should be able to structure and close prepays that use a mechanism that allows for a different funding recipient. • The firm should be able to provide a forward curve quote as of October 31, 2025. • The firm should be able to structure and close prepays that include the value of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).