When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 2, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $100,000,000.

It was issued by Douglas County Government. The work is located in Castle Rock, Colorado, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Investment banking or municipal underwriting firm. Experience underwriting Certificates of Participation and public-sector debt. Qualified banking and underwriting team with transaction experience. Demonstrated ability to support issuances scheduled for fourth-quarter 2026 pricing.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Castle Rock, Colorado, United StatesPosted: August 27, 2026Deadline: September 11, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Castle Rock seeks qualified underwriting firms for an anticipated Certificates of Participation issuance expected to price in Q4 2026. The contract term is one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a responsible and highly-qualified company
Must provide a brief description of company and commitment to public finance
Must provide name, address, telephone number, and email of the banking and underwriting team
Must provide a brief resume for the lead banker and lead underwriter
Must provide a brief description of relevant Colorado underwriting experience for Certificates of Participation
Must include a list of all Colorado COP transactions served as sole or bookrunning senior manager since January 1st, 2023
Must include up to three references for recent Colorado COP issuances
Must be able to provide proof of liability insurance including Workers' Compensation
Must not be in arrears to the County or a defaulter on any obligation to the County

BUDGET

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$100,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

August 26th, 2026: RFP posted on the RME-Purchasing System

September 2nd, 2026: Deadline for submission of questions

September 4th, 2026: Posting of questions/responses

September 11th, 2026: Proposal due date

September 2026: Interview of finalists, if necessary

September 2026: Final selection

September 2026: Contract start date

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 2, 2026

Issuing Agency

Douglas County Government

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Castle Rock, Colorado is seeking responsible and highly qualified companies to provide underwriting services. The selected provider will support an anticipated issuance of Certificates of Participation expected to price in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Proposals should identify the banking and underwriting team that will be assigned to the transaction. The contract period will be one year. All questions must be submitted no later than September 2, 2026, and proposals are due by September 11, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 11, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 2, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $100,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Douglas County Government. The work is located in Castle Rock, Colorado, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Investment banking or municipal underwriting firm
Experience underwriting Certificates of Participation and public-sector debt
Qualified banking and underwriting team with transaction experience
Demonstrated ability to support issuances scheduled for fourth-quarter 2026 pricing

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