| Title | | | Bond Counsel Services to Support the Student Loan Program RFQ No. 781-5-03720- Consulting: Court and Legal in Texas |
| DeadLine | | | 2025-03-21 |
| Buyer Name | | | State of Texas |
| Notice ID | | | 781-5-03720 |
| Location | | | TEXAS |
| Type | | | local |
| Contract Link: | https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd/781-5-03720 |
| AGENCY: | State of Texas |
| PURCHASING DEPARTMENT: | Purchasing |
| CONTRACTING OFFICER: | Miriam Hogans |
| OFFICER'S NUMBER: | (512) 427-6144 |
| OFFICER'S EMAIL: | ebids@highered.texas.gov |
Scope OF Work
Awarded Respondent shall be responsible for all duties and services necessary to provide legal counsel regarding the issuance of bonds, refunding of bonds, student loan program compliance, and other debt obligations by THECB. Such duties and services shall include, but are not limited to:
(1) Attending regular THECB board meetings and other meetings on general matters relating to the operations of the student loan program and consulting with staff and outside consultants regarding all bond finance-related matters, to the extent requested;
(2) Meeting with and reviewing reports prepared by THECB’s Financial Advisors and other employees and consultants, to the extent requested;
(3) Advising THECB and THECB staff on the legal and tax related requirements and responsibilities regarding the administration of the student loan program, the issuance and management of debt Securities, and arbitrage compliance;
(4) Reviewing related proposals for proposed financings, consulting with underwriters and their counsel and other parties regarding those proposals, and participating in the selection process for underwriters, trustees, and other finance related professionals, to the extent requested;
(5) Reviewing and advising THECB and THECB staff on legal issues relating to the structure of the Securities; issuance of the Securities, and tax implications of the Securities; preparing and reviewing the documents necessary or appropriate to the authorization, issuance and delivery of the Securities including, but not limited to, the Bond Resolution, Applications to Bond Review Board, Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, Escrow Agreement, if applicable, Pricing Certificate and various closing and other certificates; and participating in the preparation and coordination of financing.
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