What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Golden Valley, including its Housing Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Authority, seeks a vendor to provide municipal financial advisory services. The scope includes reviewing revenue sources, analyzing financing alternatives, recommending bond sale methods, coordinating with bond counsel, assisting with underwriter selection, advising on financial policies, and performing cash flow projections. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid, and the selected vendor will perform the work offsite. Proposers must submit typewritten proposals electronically by 11:59 PM on Monday, November 23, 2026, including a cover letter, scope and timeline, not-to-exceed fee schedule, and three recent references. Applicants must email questions to Emily Goellner at [email protected], with the schedule listing a November 16, 2026 deadline and another section listing November 23, 2026. An evaluation committee of City representatives will review qualifying proposals, with selections scheduled for November 25, 2026, and contract award in December 2026.
Scope of work
- General municipal advisor-related services
- Financial planning, financial analysis, and debt management
- Capital budget programming and performance
- Debt issue development, bond sale, and oversight
- Investment program, arbitrage-rebate management, and continuing disclosure
- Economic development financial analysis, program development, and reporting
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Interview/Presentation | Not specified |
| Final Cost Proposal | 20% |
Minimum qualifications
- Specific experience in the area of Municipal Advisory Related Services
- Possess and keep in force all licenses and permits required to perform the services
- Three references for organizations with similar services in the most recent three years
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Scope of Work and Timeline
- Fee Schedule
- References
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic
- Instructions
- Proposers must submit all proposals electronically. Proposals must be typewritten and include a Cover Letter, Scope of Work and Timeline, Fee Schedule, and References.
