Specifications include, but are not limited to: An independent municipal advisor to the University of North Dakota for a term of up to ten (10) years. Independent municipal advisory services to be provided may include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Make recommendations regarding the timing of competitive sales and the structure of the Bonds to be issued. 2. Advise and assist the University in presentations to credit rating agencies and addressing their requirements for improvement and maintenance of the University’s credit rating. 3. Advise and assist the University in the preparation of the official statement. 4. Advise and assist the University in the evaluation of competitive bids for the purchaser of Bonds. 5. Attend meetings of the State Board of Higher Education of the State of North Dakota when required for the issuance of the Bonds.