BOND UNDERWRITING SERVICES

The Los Angeles Community College District issued RFP 26‑03 seeking comprehensive municipal‑bond underwriting services for a five‑year term. The District will award contracts to twelve major investment‑banking firms to serve on an underwriting pool that will handle both tax‑exempt and taxable bond issuances, including a $300 M General‑Obligation program and a $50 M taxable financing. Proposers must submit detailed fee structures, past performance data, and a suite of required certifications, and must attend a mandatory pre‑proposal conference on June 4 2026. The contract period runs from August 6 2026 through July 30 2031, with the possibility of extensions at the District’s discretion. • Scope includes bond pricing, marketing, placement, post‑sale reporting, and advisory services. • Mandatory deliverables: non‑collusion affidavit, discrimination certificate, Russian sanctions certification, SLEDV certification, and other exhibits. • Evaluation weighted on qualifications, approach, personnel, corporate citizenship, past performance, and SLEDV status, requiring a minimum 85‑point score for bench placement.