The Maryland State Treasurer's Office (the "Office"), which is issuing this Invitation For Bids
(IFB), is requesting bids for financing, on a consolidated basis, the acquisition by agencies of the
State of Maryland (the "Lessee" or the "State") of certain equipment under a tax-exempt leasepurchase
financing arrangement (the "Lease", also referred to herein as the Contract or
Agreement). The successful bidder (the Lessor or Contractor) will provide financing for
$984,082.65 in new equipment purchases (the "Equipment"). The financing is expected to close -
July 6, 2010 (the financing date). The purchases will be consolidated and the financing provided
as described in Section III of this Invitation for Bids ("IFB").