Subject: Formal Notice of Refusal to Submit Proposal as Bond Counsel for [City Name] [Your Name] [Your Title/Organization] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [City Officials' Name(s)] [City Name] [City Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [City Officials' Name(s)], Re: Refusal to Submit Proposal for Bond Counsel Services I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally notify you of my decision not to submit a proposal to serve as Bond Counsel for the [City Name]. After careful consideration of the project's specifications, financial implications, and internal resources, I have concluded that I am unable to provide the desired services for the following reasons: 1. Insufficient Capacity: Upon thorough evaluation of our current workload and commitments, it has become evident that undertaking the responsibilities and time requirements associated with fulfilling the role of Bond Counsel for the [City Name] would exceed our current capacity. We prioritize delivering the highest level of service to our existing clients, and taking on additional projects at this time would be logistically challenging. 2. Conflicting Interests: We regretfully inform you that we have recently established a professional affiliation with [Name of Organization/Individual] who is directly involved in a bond issuance that may create a potential conflict of interest if we were to serve as Bond Counsel for the [City Name]. It is our utmost responsibility to uphold the integrity and impartiality of our services, and thus it would be inappropriate for us to pursue this opportunity. 3. Unfavorable Economic Conditions: Given the uncertain economic landscape and potential market risks, we have undertaken a careful assessment of the financial factors associated with the proposed bond issuance. Unfortunately, our comprehensive analysis shows that the current economic conditions do not align favorably for both the [City Name] and ourselves, making it inadvisable for us to engage in the proposed bond counsel services. It is essential to note that my decision not to submit a proposal should not undermine the importance of the project or diminish our commitment to assisting the [City Name]. We acknowledge the significance of engaging experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals for such undertakings. We recommend that you promptly explore alternative options for finding a qualified Bond Counsel that can fulfill the requirements put forth by the [City Name]. Allocating sufficient time and resources to identify suitable candidates will ensure the successful execution of the bond issuance and subsequent legal matters. Should circumstances change in the future, we would welcome the opportunity to re-evaluate the feasibility of providing our services as Bond Counsel for the [City Name]. Thank you for understanding the factors that have contributed to this difficult decision. We appreciate your cooperation and extend our sincere wishes for a successful outcome in the selection process. Please let me know if there is anything further I can assist you with. Feel free to contact me at [Email Address] or [Phone Number]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Organization]