REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR UNDERWRITER SERVICES
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR UNDERWRITER SERVICES
Summary
- Service Type
- Underwriter Services
- Bids Due
- 05/05/2026 at 5:00 PM CT
- Sector
- County / City / Town
- State
- Illinois
- Listing Date
- 04/13/2026
Project Description
The Chicago Park District (the “Park District”) is soliciting RFQs from underwriting firms to determine firms’ qualification to be included in the Pool. The Park District will be sending a separate RFPto the established Pool prior to each bond financing which will be used to establishthe transaction team.
The submitter must have the professional qualifications, licenses and experience necessary for the satisfactory performance of all services required by this Request for Qualifications, and shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and vehicles necessary for the performance of all services. The services and materials provided must be competitively priced, of the highest and best quality, and delivered in a timely manner.
All firms proposing to serve as Senior Manager will automatically be considered for a Co Senior or Co-Manager position. However, please indicate if your firm wishes to be considered for the position of Co- Manager ONLY.
Submission Requirements
The purpose of the RFQ technical requirements is to demonstrate the qualifications, competence, and capacity of submitters seeking to be included in the Pool. As such, the substance of the RFQs will carry more weight than their form or manner of presentation. The RFQ should demonstrate the qualifications and experience of the firm, the firm’s available capital and the experience of the particular staff to be assigned to provide underwriting services.
The technical RFQ should address all the points outlined in the RFQ. The RFQ should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the submitter’s capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the Scope of Services. While additional data may be presented, information in sections A through E below, must be included in the technical RFQ. They represent the criteria against which the RFQ will be evaluated.
The submitter must demonstrate that it has been in business for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years, providing comprehensive services comparable to those described in Scope of Services.
Responses should be on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper with a font size no smaller than 10. Your response should be limited to 15 pages, not including any appendices.
Responses are due on May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. Late submissions will not be accepted. Responses are to be sent to the following individuals:
Olyvia Jarmoszka, Treasurer
olyvia.jarmoszka@chicagoparkdistrict.com
Ciara Wilson, Assistant Treasurer
ciara.wilson@chicagoparkdistrict.com