RFP 26-1D - Legal Services – Bond Counsel

The Bayonne Board of Education is seeking a qualified attorney or law firm to serve as bond counsel for a one‑year public‑finance engagement. The contractor will provide comprehensive legal services related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of bonds or bond anticipation notes, including drafting resolutions, official statements, closing documents, and delivering legal opinions. The role requires New Jersey bar admission, a minimum of five years bond‑counsel experience, and the ability to attend bond closings and advise the district throughout the financing process. The contract runs from September 1 2026 through July 1 2027, with proposals due by August 18 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a sealed‑paper submission format. • Scope: Public‑finance legal work, document preparation, closing participation, legal opinions, and advisory services for bond issuances. • Eligibility: NJ‑licensed attorney or firm with a NJ branch, ≥5 years bond‑counsel experience, and required statutory certifications (anti‑collusion, ownership, political‑contribution disclosures, etc.). • Submission: Paper‑only, sealed envelope, including hourly rate schedule, insurance proof, and extensive compliance forms; deadline August 18 2026, 10:00 a.m.