Sole Managing Underwriter

The City of Independence, Missouri, is seeking a sole managing underwriter for a combination of refunding and new money transactions. The underwriter will be selected through a request for proposal (RFP) process. The RFP was issued on May 19, 2021, and proposals were due on June 4, 2021. The contract was awarded to Robert W. Baird & Company. Key aspects of the contract include: • The underwriter will be responsible for managing the transaction • The underwriter will be selected based on their experience and qualifications • The contract was awarded through a competitive RFP process • The City of Independence, Missouri, is the agency responsible for the contract • The contract is for a sole managing underwriter for a combination of refunding and new money transactions