When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.

It was issued by Iowa Finance Authority. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Investment banking firm with public finance and municipal bond underwriting expertise. Experience structuring and executing state revolving fund or similar infrastructure financing transactions. Qualified professionals able to serve as senior manager or co-manager. Strong relationships with bond counsel, municipal advisors, rating agencies, trustees, and institutional investors. Demonstrated capacity to support public-sector clients throughout multi-year financing programs.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesPosted: September 3, 2026Deadline: October 2, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Des Moines government authority is seeking investment banking firms to provide underwriting and related support for state revolving fund bond issuances. The anticipated contract term is four years, with opportunities to serve as Senior Manager or Co-Manager.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a responsible contractor with the capability to perform contract requirements
Must submit proposal electronically in IMPACS
Must guarantee proposal terms remain firm for 120 days following submission deadline
Must attest to not being a prohibited company as defined in Iowa Code section 12K.1
Must sign and submit Attachment 1 - Certification Letter
Must sign and submit Attachment 2 - Authorization to Release Information Letter
Must register to do business in Iowa upon successful award
Must comply with Iowa sales and use tax registration, collection, and remission requirements

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

Notice of RFP posted: August 31st, 2026

State issues RFP: September 2nd, 2026

Questions due: September 9th, 2026

Authority response to questions: September 14th, 2026

Proposals due: October 2nd, 2026

Anticipated date to issue notice of intent to award: November 2nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Iowa Finance Authority

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks investment banking services to support bond issuances for its state revolving fund (SRF) program. The selected firm or firms will provide underwriting services and collaborate with Authority staff, bond counsel, the municipal advisor, bond trustee, rating agencies, financial institutions, and other parties involved in SRF bond issuances.

The Senior Manager will develop and recommend financing structures aligned with the Authority’s SRF program goals and needs, taking current and projected market conditions into account. The Co-Manager will support financing structures and transactions designed to fund the Authority’s SRF activities under the direction of the Authority and the Senior Manager.

The contract period will be four years. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026, and proposals are due October 2, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Iowa Finance Authority. The work is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Investment banking firm with public finance and municipal bond underwriting expertise
Experience structuring and executing state revolving fund or similar infrastructure financing transactions
Qualified professionals able to serve as senior manager or co-manager
Strong relationships with bond counsel, municipal advisors, rating agencies, trustees, and institutional investors
Demonstrated capacity to support public-sector clients throughout multi-year financing programs

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