BOND UNDERWRITER RFQ

This RFQ solicits qualified bond underwriters to structure, market, and sell municipal bonds for a jail‑expansion project in Benton County, Arkansas. The county seeks a full‑service underwriter capable of handling bond issuance logistics, credit rating coordination, and post‑sale administration. Submissions were required by 30 Mar 2022 and were to be delivered in hard‑copy to the county administration building. Evaluation will focus on the underwriter’s qualifications, proposed financing structures, and pricing. The award was later recorded as going to Crews & Associates, though the award details (date, value, contact) are not disclosed. • Scope includes bond structuring, financial analysis, market timing, rating procurement, sale execution, and administrative support. • Selection criteria emphasize prior municipal‑bond experience (especially in Arkansas), staff expertise, and cost‑effectiveness of the financing plan. • No budget, fee schedule, or contract term is provided in the solicitation.