Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Authority invites the submission of proposals from law firms qualified to provide counsel regarding statutory and tax requirements, advise on the Authority’s financing goals, prepare final legal opinions attesting that each issue is legal, valid and binding and provide legal services in connection with the issuance of bonds to finance new capital improvements or the possible refinancing of certain outstanding indebtedness. The Authority will select firms on the basis of the quality of legal services, consistency of legal representation, and cost control. The Authority expects that the firm(s) resources be devoted to the Authority in a manner that assures quality services through controlled expenses. Additionally, the Authority anticipates the selected firm(s) to develop an understanding of the Authority’s business practices, statutory mandates, risk management philosophy and standards for legal work.