LEGAL-18606 - USA (Las Cruces, New Mexico) - Bond Counsel Services - Deadline December 12,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide bond counsel services to the government authority located in Las Cruces, NM.– Assist in the preparation of a work plan and timetable setting forth the actions necessary for any election and other required proceedings prior to the offering and sale of each series of bonds.– Collaborate with county staff to structure issues in a manner that minimizes the county's transaction costs and its credit risk in the transactions.– Prepare information for and participate in presentations to rating agencies and prospective bond purchasers as required or requested by the county.– Coordinate with the County and its consultants in preparing official statements or other securities laws disclosure documents, including review of the information therein describing the bonds and the security thereof and provide such information as needed or requested to enable the County to make a proper disclosure.– Provide assistance in making required submissions to any entity associated with county bonds.– Assist in obtaining governmental or other registration or approvals with county bonds.– Interpret bond provisions and covenants when requested by the county.– Assist the county attorney, if requested, in any litigation relating to or in any way affecting the issuance, sale, execution, and delivery of county bonds, notes or certificates.– Provide other special advice or opinions requested by the county relating to the county bond financing.– Provide an analysis of the County's bond financing with regard to bond arbitrage liability.(2) All questions must be submitted no later than November 27,2026.(3) The contract period will be for four years.