RFQ# 026-072-02 BOND COUNSEL AND DISCLOSURE COUNSEL SERVICES

The Alameda Unified School District is seeking a qualified law firm (or firms) to serve as both bond counsel and disclosure counsel for its anticipated 2026 bond financing program. The work includes preparation, review, and advice on all bond issuance documents, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local securities and disclosure laws, and providing legal opinions, closing documentation, and ongoing counsel throughout the financing process. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline and include a detailed litigation/discplinary history for the past ten years. • Provide comprehensive bond counsel services – drafting resolutions, financing documents, legal opinions, and attending Board/Finance Committee meetings. • Deliver disclosure counsel services – preparing preliminary/final official statements, Rule 10b‑5 opinions, and monitoring regulatory compliance. • Demonstrate at least five years of experience on tax‑exempt municipal bond matters and maintain California‑licensed attorneys. • Submit a fee proposal (no budget cap disclosed) and meet required insurance minimums of $1 M per coverage. • Include a ten‑year litigation and disciplinary history with case numbers as required by Addendum No. 1.