Description
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is soliciting qualified firms to act as a Municipal/Financial Advisor. The advisor will (1) develop and refine financial policies, programs, and long‑term plans to strengthen the County’s fiscal health, including creation of maintenance/replacement funds; and (2) assist with structuring, issuing, and managing bonds or private‑placement debt for major capital projects. The County may award contracts to one or more firms and the initial term is one year with possible renewals. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Bidnet by the deadline and include required certifications, insurance, and bonding.
• Scope includes financial policy review, budgeting, long‑range planning, debt capacity analysis, capital improvement financing, cash‑management, investment analysis, and post‑issuance monitoring.
• Minimum qualifications: experience with governmental finance, municipal debt, credit rating processes, and at least two comparable government clients in Georgia.
• Contract term: 1‑year base, renewable; performance and payment bonds required for projects > $100 k.
• Submission deadline: October 28, 2026 2:00 PM EST; questions due by October 13, 2026 4:00 PM.
• Primary contact: Anthony Q. Choice, Director of Procurement.