Financial Advisory Services

The Connecticut Airport Authority in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, requires a financial advisor to assist with capital improvement planning and bond issuance. The agency is seeking to solve the challenge of navigating complex municipal bond markets and structuring airport debt effectively. The selected advisor will develop weekly airport finance updates covering bond market trends, rating changes, and aviation industry news that impacts bonding. The scope of work covers the development of financial plans for the capital improvement program and the evaluation of the financial feasibility of proposed programs. The agency requires the advisor to evaluate alternate financing structures and participate in presentations, discussions, and negotiations with insurers, rating agencies, investors, and underwriters. Additionally, the advisor must provide regular and as-needed financial advice regarding market conditions, credit analysis, special facility financing, and the structure, timing, and pricing of airport bond issues. Eligible bidders must be onshore United States organizations. The agency requires all performance of the work to occur offsite. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 24, 2026. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this initiative. The contract period will span three years. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online portal.