The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from investment banking firms to serve as part of the underwriting team for the Iowa Finance Authoritys (Authority) Single Family and Multifamily bond programs. The Treasurer of the State of Iowa (Treasurer) and the Authority intend to award a four year contract beginning on August 14, 2009, and ending on August 14, 2013, with up to two additional one (1) year extensions at the sole discretion of the Treasurer and the Authority.