Municipal Advisor Consulting Services

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified vendors to provide Municipal Advisor Consulting Services for a one‑year term. The selected firm will advise the County on debt issuance, credit rating management, financing and refinancing opportunities, cash‑flow modeling, feasibility study review, capital project financial analysis, and labor‑related financial matters. Vendors must have at least two years of experience with New Jersey public entities that have operating budgets over $400 million and an active debt‑insurance program; Registered Investment Advisor status is preferred. Submissions are electronic only, limited to one proposal per vendor, and must be received by the stated 4:00 pm cutoff time. Evaluation will consider qualifications, experience, understanding of scope, proximity to the County, and completeness of the submission. The award decision will be made within 60 days of receipt. • Provide financial guidance on debt issuance and credit rating maintenance/upgrades. • Identify and evaluate financing, refinancing, and innovative investment opportunities. • Develop cash‑flow models and conduct financial impact analyses for capital projects. • Assist with labor negotiations, compensation analysis, and related economic testimony. • Must meet insurance, certification, and New Jersey statutory requirements.