BOND COUNSEL RFQ

This RFQ solicits bond‑counsel services for the financing of a new jail expansion in Bentonville, Arkansas. The selected firm will act as the County’s sole legal point of contact for all bond‑related matters, prepare financing alternatives, ensure compliance with Arkansas statutes, draft required legal documents, provide opinions, and assist with any related litigation. Minimum qualifications require at least five years of bond‑counsel experience and ten years in business, along with malpractice insurance. The procurement was conducted via a public RFQ with a submission deadline of March 30, 2022, and the contract was ultimately awarded to Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP. • Scope includes planning, structuring, documentation, and legal advice for municipal bond issuance. • Evaluation criteria focus on technical competence, experience, capacity, past performance, and local familiarity. • No contract value, start, or end dates are disclosed in the public documents.