When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 27, 2026.

It was issued by Essex County Improvement Authority. The work is located in Fairfield, New Jersey, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Investment banking or municipal underwriting firm. Demonstrated financial capacity to underwrite bond issues. Experience marketing municipal obligations with comparable structure and credit. Established statewide and national distribution capabilities.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Fairfield, New Jersey, United StatesPosted: October 1, 2026Deadline: October 27, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Fairfield, New Jersey government authority seeks an underwriter for future bond issues and related debt transactions. Proposers must have strong underwriting capacity and the ability to distribute municipal obligations statewide and nationally.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit statement of qualifications via ECIA Purchasing Portal
Must email confirmation of receipt to Betsy Williamson
Must demonstrate knowledge of New Jersey and national tax-exempt municipal markets
Must demonstrate financial capacity to underwrite bond issues
Must comply with all applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations
Must comply with state pay to play requirements
Must provide three references to public issuers served since January 1st, 2022
Must provide most recent annual report including audited financial statements

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: October 1st, 2026

Response Due Date: October 27th, 2026

CONTACTS

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

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Issuing Agency

Essex County Improvement Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Fairfield, New Jersey, is seeking underwriting services for various debt issuances, future bond issues, and other related transactions.

The selected underwriter will be expected to demonstrate sufficient financial capacity to underwrite bond issues and the ability to effectively market municipal obligations. Relevant marketing experience should include obligations with structures and credit characteristics similar to those of the authority’s bonds, with the capability to distribute such obligations on a statewide and national basis.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 27, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Essex County Improvement Authority. The work is located in Fairfield, New Jersey, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Investment banking or municipal underwriting firm
Demonstrated financial capacity to underwrite bond issues
Experience marketing municipal obligations with comparable structure and credit
Established statewide and national distribution capabilities

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