Atlanta Housing seeks to enter one or more contracts with qualified firms to provide Municipal Housing Bond Underwriting/Investment Banking services in order to establish a new pool from which AH will select the qualified firms. The firms shall serve as senior, co-senior-manager, and co-managing underwriters with respect to the issuance of certain bonds. A. Senior Managers will be expected to provide comprehensive “book-running” services related to the structuring, marketing, selling, and underwriting of housing bonds, especially tax-exempt multi-family housing debt. This shall include, but may not be limited to, the following: 1. Strategic Debt Planning and Structuring • Develop and recommend financing structures to Atlanta Housing and its Municipal Advisor/Quantitative Consultant for each bond issue to meet program and financial goals given current and projected market conditions while aligning with AH’s long-term financial objectives and policy goals. • In consultation with AH’s Municipal Advisor/Quantitative Consultant, recommend optimal bond structures to minimize cost of funds while limiting risk and providing flexibility to Atlanta Housing. • Provide advice on the terms and structure of bonds. • Identify market opportunities and provide ongoing surveillance of AH’s outstanding debt portfolio. 2. Rating Agency Support • Work with Atlanta Housing and its municipal advisor in coordinating with rating agencies to provide necessary information and address inquiries throughout the rating process in connection with each bond issue as necessary...
