Bond Counsel Pool

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel is seeking qualified Law Firms to serve as Bond Counsel for various state agencies and authorities. The selected firms will provide legal services related to municipal finance, including bond issuances and securities law. The Bond Counsel Pool will be established through this RFQ, and firms will be selected based on their qualifications and experience. The scope of work includes providing bond counsel services for various types of financings, including state general obligation debt, revenue-backed debt, and conduit finance. • The Law Firms must demonstrate their ability to meet the Minimum Qualifications outlined in the RFQ, including having a member admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and maintaining professional liability insurance. • The firms must provide detailed descriptions of their experience and capabilities, including their municipal bond practice group and specific advice or expertise in areas such as arbitrage, securities law, and tax law. • The selected firms will be required to comply with OGC’s Conflict Waiver Policy and provide written acknowledgment of their ability to comply with the requirements for electronically stored and transmissible documents.