Issuer and Bond Disclosure Counsel Services

2026-11-03

A . Issuer and Bond Disclosure Counsel will work closely with KDOT staff , with bond counsel , with the underwriter , and with KDOT ’ s selected financial advisor . If bond ratings and / or bond insurance is sought , issuer and disclosure counsel will also work with the insurer and with ratings agencies personnel . Issuer and Disclosure counsel could be required to attend meetings in Topeka . Counsel will be expected to accompany other finance team members to meetings with the ratings agencies in New York City , as requested . If requested by KDOT , counsel must attend meetings with KDOT staff when bond documents are adopted for each bond issue . The documents to be used in each transaction will be initially drafted , copied and distributed to all parties by bond counsel , including any documents necessary for the sale of the specific bond issue , and any redistribution of revisions based upon comments from the underwriter , KDOT , financial advisor , ratings agencies , and bond insurer , as applicable . KDOT Issuer and Disclosure Counsel will review all legislative authorizations , other applicable law , bond documents on behalf of KDOT , and , as requested , prepare the preliminary official statement , official statement , or other offering document , and the continuing disclosure agreement , along with other documents as may be directed by KDOT . It is expected that final drafts of all basic transaction documents for each bond issue will be approved and prepared by bond counsel , who will also prepare , copy and distribute official transcripts of proceedings , as needed . Issuer and Disclosure Counsel to KDOT will be expected to render an approving , written opinion relating to their review of all transaction documents and their representation as counsel to KDOT . All materials generated for the sale of the bonds will become the property of KDOT . It is also expected that Issuer and Bond Disclosure Counsel will be available to answer questions , occasionally assist with legislation , or other administrative and legal issue and offer advice . In addition , counsel must be responsive to inquiries concerning bonds already issued , including discussion of events and issues that may require material or voluntary event disclosures in accordance with federal securities laws . Such continuing advice and counsel must be rendered in a timely manner . Issuer and Bond Disclosure Counsel will be expected to perform all necessary and customary functions , including , but not limited to , items discussed in the preceding paragraphs , and as may be agreed upon by and between KDFA and counsel . B . To assist KDOT in the process of drafting and promulgating rules and regulations necessary for the administration of any aspect of IKE Program , TRF , TED - L , CSRP and KITRF programs . Perform other duties as requested consistent with enabling legislation for the IKE Program , TRF , TED - L , CSRF , and KITRF programs .

Kansas

2026-04-08