CHEFA Announces Bond Counsel RFQ being accepted until September 23, 2022.
The Authority is requesting proposals from qualified law firms wishing to provide Bond Counsel services to the Authority and its clients for a period not to exceed three (3) years. The Authority seeks proposals from qualified firms with established expertise in the area of public tax-exempt finance generally, including tax-exempt equipment financing and 501(c)(3) healthcare and educational financing specifically. Firms are expected to have substantial and demonstrable expertise in tax law, trusts, secured transactions, Connecticut state law, Federal securities law, healthcare law and other areas of legal services pertinent to the Authority. Please see attached document for scope of services and additional requirements.
Proposed Schedule
August 18, 2022 RFQ Released
September 9, 2022 Deadline for Questions
September 16, 2022 Responses to Questions Posted on DAS and CHEFA Websites
September 23, 2022 Proposal Due Date
September 30, 2022 Notification of Interviews, if, any
October 5, 6, & 7, 2022 Interviews, if necessary
October 19, 2022 Bond Counsel Selection