When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 1, 2026.

It was issued by University Of The Virgin Islands. The work is located in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, United States; St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Established experience in public sector financial advisory services. Demonstrated expertise in higher education financing and bond issuance. Knowledge of public–private partnerships and federal funding programs. Proven track record with debt structuring and refinancing for institutional projects. Ability to deliver services within the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Financial Advisory Services for Higher Education Financing and Bond Issuance

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, United States; St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, United StatesPosted: June 6th, 2026Deadline: July 1st, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a financial advisory firm to assist with higher education capital financing, debt structuring, and bond issuance for a government authority in St Thomas, Virgin Islands.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have extensive experience advising higher education institutions
Must have experience with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Must have experience with federal financing programs such as the HBCU Capital Financing Program
Must have experience with bond issuances, commercial bank financing, and capital financing
Must have experience with rating agencies
Must provide three client references from higher education institutions
Must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to underwriting or financial services
Must be willing to comply with University contractual requirements including insurance and indemnification

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: June 5th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: July 1st, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

University Of The Virgin Islands

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in St Thomas, Virgin Islands is seeking vendors to provide financial advisory services supporting higher education financing and bond issuance. The selected firm will deliver expertise in capital financing, debt structuring, and programmatic bond issuance designed for institutional capital projects, public–private partnerships, strategic initiatives, and project-specific financings.

Additional responsibilities include delivering guidance on various financing options, debt management strategies, bond issuance, commercial bank financing, federal funding, and strategies for capital sourcing. The advisor will assist in evaluating and structuring a range of financing mechanisms, such as revenue bonds, public and federal financing programs, commercial bank financing, and capital financing through public/private partnerships. The scope also includes evaluating debt restructuring and refinancing opportunities. The contract term will span three years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 1, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of The Virgin Islands. The work is located in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, United States; St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Established experience in public sector financial advisory services
Demonstrated expertise in higher education financing and bond issuance
Knowledge of public–private partnerships and federal funding programs
Proven track record with debt structuring and refinancing for institutional projects
Ability to deliver services within the U.S. Virgin Islands

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