Bond Counsel Services

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner is seeking licensed and insured attorneys or law firms to provide bond counsel and related legal services for municipal debt issuances and drainage districts.

Oakland County > Water Resources Commissioner > Purchasing Division


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Oak-0000001264
Sep 25, 2026 02:00 PM
Aug 28, 2026 06:22 PM
$500,000.00
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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danielsj@oakgov.com
+12483268391
Submission Instructions
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Upload one single combined document labeled with the solicitation number, solicitation name, and company name., Upload a separately labeled pricing document when applicable.
Description

Oakland County, through its Water Resources Commissioner, is seeking licensed and insured attorneys or law firms to provide bond counsel services for the planning, authorization, sale, issuance, and delivery of debt instruments, including bonds and notes. The scope includes legal advice on municipal finance and tax matters; preparation and review of authorizing documents, trust indentures, escrow agreements, trustee, registrar, and paying-agent agreements; disclosure and continuing-disclosure documents; notices of sale and purchase contracts; compliance with federal and Michigan law, IRS regulations, SEC and MSRB requirements; and assistance with rating organizations, credit enhancement providers, financial advisors, underwriters, County officials, and drainage districts. Proposals must address the firm's background and experience with Michigan's Municipal Finance Act and Revenue Bond Act, municipal and public-sector law, proposed legal personnel, references, fees and fee structure, engagement and fee agreement, non-billable services, conflict procedures, sustainability and diversity-related information, and professional liability insurance. The technical proposal is limited to 25 pages including attachments, and the response must be uploaded as one combined document with a separately labeled pricing document.

Classification Codes
NAICS541110Offices of Lawyers
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
bond counsel servicesmunicipal finance lawdebt issuance legal services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 28, 2026 06:00 PM-Publication Date
Sep 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due
Sep 25, 2026 02:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Professional degree (e.g., MD, JD)
Required
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Attachment C.xlsAug 28, 2026 06:20 PM
RFP document.docxAug 28, 2026 06:20 PM
Attachment A.docAug 28, 2026 06:20 PM
Attachment B.pdfAug 28, 2026 06:20 PM
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