When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Investment banking firms with public finance and municipal bond underwriting expertise. Firms experienced as senior managing and co-managing underwriters for government agencies. Demonstrated capabilities in bond pricing, marketing, distribution, refunding analysis, and secondary-market support. Ability to commit underwriting capital and provide remarketing and market analysis services. Experience supporting public-sector disclosure and social, economic, environmental, and operational objectives.

Underwriter Services (Due September 28, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Albany, New York, United States; New York, New York, United StatesPosted: August 27, 2026Deadline: September 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Albany seeks senior managing and co-managing underwriters for a three-year engagement supporting bond issuance, pricing, marketing, distribution, and secondary-market activities. Questions are due September 4, 2026, and proposals are due September 28, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Must be registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Must be registered with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB)
Must provide proof of a physical office in the State of New York
Must submit a complete proposal in the specified format
Must meet insurance requirements including $1,000,000 commercial general liability and $1,000,000 professional liability
Must demonstrate relevant experience in housing transactions and tobacco securitizations
Must have a composite score of 65 points or more to be eligible for Prequalified Panels
Must be willing to partner with MWBE and SDVOB firms

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issuance of Solicitation: August 27th, 2026

Deadline for Solicitation Question Submission: September 4th, 2026

Deadline for Response to Solicitation Question: September 14th, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submission: September 28th, 2026

Anticipated Notification of Selection: October 24th, 2026

Anticipated Date for Execution of the Contract(s): December 24th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 4, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Of New York Mortgage Agency, State Of New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, And Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Albany, New York is seeking underwriter services to replace, rather than supplement, its prequalified panels for senior managing underwriters and co-managing underwriters. The contract period will be three years, with questions due by September 4, 2026.

Tier 1 senior managing underwriters will be responsible for providing cost-effective bond pricing and marketing, identifying strategies to improve agency operations and program performance, evaluating refunding opportunities, advising on bond structure and cash flows, managing the underwriting process, and providing guidance on market timing and investor demand. Responsibilities will also include coordinating bond sale calls and syndicate communications, committing capital as required, conducting post-closing issuance analysis, supporting bonds in the secondary market, providing reset rates as remarketing agent, performing requested market analysis, and supporting the agencies’ social, economic, environmental, and operational goals, including disclosure practices.

Tier 2 co-managing underwriters will assist with bond marketing and distribution, commit capital as required, support the bonds in the secondary market, and perform other services requested by the agencies.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Of New York Mortgage Agency, State Of New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, And Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation. The work is located in Albany, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Investment banking firms with public finance and municipal bond underwriting expertise
Firms experienced as senior managing and co-managing underwriters for government agencies
Demonstrated capabilities in bond pricing, marketing, distribution, refunding analysis, and secondary-market support
Ability to commit underwriting capital and provide remarketing and market analysis services
Experience supporting public-sector disclosure and social, economic, environmental, and operational objectives

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