RFP #11-S-063:  The Newark Housing Authority (“NHA”) is accepting proposals from experienced firms capable of providing investment banking and bond underwriting services.  NHA is seeking to raise capital to support its capital improvement plan through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds and/or conventional bank loan(s).  The required services include, but are not limited to: provide advice regarding the structure and overall approach to the issuance of bonds, negotiate terms, underwrite bonds; assist in obtaining approvals from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); manage all aspects of the sale of bonds and/or conventional loan application processes; and all other related activities as requested by NHA. 

Activities contemplated under this solicitation are subject to and proposers must be familiar with the HUD Capital Fund Financing Program (“CFFP”), applicable regulations, and application and approval processes.  The contract terms shall be for a period of one (1) year, with an option to renew for an additional one-year period.  RFP documents can be downloaded from www.newarkha.org.  Contact Shari G. Hamilton for additional information, shamilton@newarkha.org, or 973.273,6406.  Submission deadline is Friday, December 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM