[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [City of San Jose] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Notification — Refusal to Submit Proposal to Serve as Bond Counsel Dear [City of San Jose], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally notify the City of San Jose that our firm, [Counsel's Firm Name], will not be submitting a proposal to serve as Bond Counsel for the [specific bond project] as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) [RFP Number] dated [RFP Date]. After thorough consideration and evaluation of the project requirements, our firm has determined that we are unable to meet the necessary criteria or align with the City's objectives for this particular bond counsel engagement. While we appreciate the opportunity to participate in the selection process, we feel it is in both parties' best interest to decline at this time. Although we are declining to submit a proposal for this specific opportunity, we want to express our continued commitment to providing exceptional legal services to the City of San Jose. We have had the privilege of working together on numerous successful projects in the past, and we hope to have the opportunity to collaborate on future endeavors. Should the City require our firm's assistance for alternative legal needs or if another bond counsel opportunity arises in the future, we would be more than willing to explore those possibilities. We value our professional relationship and assure you that our decision to decline this proposal does not affect our dedication to serving the City's legal needs on other matters. We trust that this notification will allow the City to move forward in its selection process promptly. Furthermore, we wish you success in finding a suitable and qualified bond counsel who will adequately meet the requirements and objectives of the project. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you for considering our firm as a potential bond counsel for this project. It has been our pleasure working with the City of San Jose in the past, and we look forward to future opportunities to collaborate. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Counsel's Firm Name] [Email Address] [Phone Number]