Specifications include, but are not limited to: Contractor shall provide underwriting services to ARRC for the proposed issue of Port Revenue Bonds for the Seward Passenger Dock and Terminal Replacement Project. Contractor shall work with ARRC, its financial advisor, bond counsel, underwriters’ counsel and other entities as necessary to provide some or all of the following services: 1. Advise and assist in structuring and negotiating agreements and/or contracts with specified entities, in a manner designed to meet legal and market requirements while protecting and furthering ARRC’s interests. 2. Provide guidance to ARRC and its financial and legal team on alternative debt and credit structures. 3. Make recommendations on all aspects of the plan of finance for maximum benefit to ARRC including (but not limited to): Principal amortization schedule Interest rate structure, including the use of fixed or variable rate debt, interest rate swaps and other hedging strategies Call features Pledged revenues Flow of funds Coverage requirements Security provisions, including credit enhancements Other covenants Syndicate arrangements
