Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (the “Corporation”) is seeking proposals from firms with experience in providing investment banking and underwriting services to serve as Senior Managing Underwriter or Co-Senior Managing Underwriter for its proposed $75,000,000 Revenue Bonds - Historic Structures Tax Credit Financing Bond Program, Series 2019 A (Federally Taxable) (the “Bonds”). Bond proceeds will: (1) provide funds from which the State's General Fund would be reimbursed for the State’s historic tax credit liabilities; and (2) pay costs of issuance in connection with the Bonds. The Bonds will be issued under the Corporation’s 2009 Master Trust Indenture dated as of June 1, 2009. The obligation of the State of Rhode Island (the “State”) to make payments to the Trustee is subject to annual appropriation by the State General Assembly. The underwriting firm selected will be expected to provide all of the services typically provided by the senior manager on the negotiated sale including, but not limited to: Conduct, as appropriate, a detailed assessment of the financing structures for the Bonds. The assessment may include recommendations on aspects of the Bonds including, but not limited to, the timing of the sale, maturity schedule, amortization structure, and call provisions that provide the best value to the Corporation; Run cash flows needed for the sale of Bonds, based upon the agreed upon financing plan; Assist the Corporation and its Financial Advisor, as required, in the preparation and presentation of information regarding the financing plan and the Corporation’s credit to the rating agencies, investors and other entities as needed; Attend working group meetings, conference calls and other related discussions as requested; Work closely with all other transaction professionals to ensure the financing schedule is followed; Analyze market conditions prior to, during, and after the sale of Bonds and advise the Corporation and its Financial Advisor with regard to market timing; Assume primary responsibility for all activities associated with marketing the Bonds, including developing a marketing plan and executing a marketing strategy to minimize the interest rates paid by the Corporation; Schedule and participate in, as required, all necessary informational meetings for prospective investors prior to the issuance of the Bonds.