The Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) is requesting bond counsel services in connection with the procurement of funding, including through the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. All proposals must be based on, and meet or exceed, the legal services requirements outlined herein. The selected law firm(s) will be responsible for performing the specified legal services and for assisting CCMUA staff and/or the CCMUA’s financial advisor in completing the related tasks. 1. Drafting of appropriate resolutions and review and preparation of required bond ordinances. 2. Rendering legal opinions approving the validity of any bonds or notes. In this capacity, bond counsel shall inform the CCMUA through the approving opinion of the nature of the security for said bond or notes; the legality and validity of the requisite documentation and procedures. 3. Advising the CCMUA on legal considerations relating to financing alternatives within the context of statutory and constitutional restraints. 4. Answering questions about any bonds or notes by prospective purchasers in the secondary market or by public officials. 5. Representing the CCMUA's interests relative to bonds, notes and such similar papers, rendering litigation advice as to those interests, and representation as may be required, as they relate to the decision rendered in Atlantic Coast II, 112 F.3d 652 (3d Cir. 1997), and related cases. 6. Familiarity with the State agencies involved, such as the Local Finance Board, New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust, etc. 7. Offering legal opinions as to other proposed CCMUA activities and whether they are legal in light of our bond and financing rules, regulations, resolutions or ordinances. 8. All other services required herein of bond counsel to achieve the funding and services described herein.
