Bond Counsel Services for Alternative Student Loan Financing

The Finance Authority of Maine is seeking qualified law firms to serve as bond counsel for tax-exempt alternative student loan financing activities beginning in December 2026, under a three-year contract with up to two two-year extensions.

Maine > Finance Authority of Maine


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Open
Oct 30, 2026 08:30 PM
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 2 years options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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The Finance Authority of Maine, as successor to the Maine Educational Loan Authority, is requesting proposals from qualified law firms to serve as Bond Counsel for its tax-exempt alternative student loan financing activities. The selected firm will be appointed for an initial three-year period beginning in December 2026, with up to two additional two-year contract extensions. The RFP and related documents are available through the authority's requests-for-proposals page. Proposals must be submitted by email to the RFP Coordinator by the stated deadline.

Classification Codes
NAICS541199All Other Legal Services
PSCX1AZLEASE/RENTAL OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS
Smart Codes
bond counsel servicesstudent loan financingtax-exempt bond financing
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Timeline
Oct 30, 2026 08:30 PM-Proposal Due Date
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