Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Provide pertinent advice and counsel for the duration of this contract to the County to enable the County to remain in the best possible financial posture. 2. Assist County officials in developing information to be presented to bond rating services in order to achieve the highest bond rating realistically achievable. Accompany officials in presentation to the rating agencies. 3. Review capital projects contemplated by the County and work with the County officials in developing options, plans and strategies for financing planned capital improvements, taking into consideration the costs and the effects that various alternatives have on the County’s financial position. 4. Provide the following services relating to debt issuances: a. Advise on the terms and features of bonds and on the timing and marketing of bond issues. b. Advise on the availability of refunding opportunities for existing bond issues, while identifying potential gaps. c. Assistance and advice regarding negotiated vs competitive sales of debt securities. d. Develop a time schedule to assure that all work is begin and accomplished in a timely manner including all work associated with any financings. e. Assist in the preparing of official statements, notices of sale, bid forms and related documents in cooperating with bond counsel, disclosure counsel and the County staff. f. Assist in advertising bond sales and in distribution official statements, notices of sale and bid forms to potential bidders. g. Assist in the selection of trustees, paying agents and escrow agents, registrants, printers and other services as needed.