Financial Advisor Professional Services

The City of Palo Alto is seeking a qualified financial advisory firm to provide professional guidance and advisory services for debt management, capital financing, and strategic planning over a three-year period.

City of Palo Alto


General
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RFP198130
Sep 15, 2026 03:00 PM
Aug 05, 2026 12:33 PM
3 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
nanette.obrien@paloalto.gov
+16503292271
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Palo Alto is seeking proposals from qualified financial advisory firms to provide professional guidance and advisory services supporting the City's debt management, capital financing, and related strategic planning for a three-year period. The selected firm will work closely with City staff and elected officials to support fiscal planning, debt issuance and structuring, market evaluations, long-term liability management, and other public financing needs. The scope of work includes quarterly financial advisory reporting, general financial advisory and strategic planning services, debt issuance advisory support, and credit rating agency support. The City anticipates potential debt issuances for key infrastructure projects, including the Electric Grid Modernization project and the Cubberley Community Center project, though timing and structure are subject to City Council direction. Firms must be registered municipal advisors with the SEC and MSRB, have at least five years of experience providing municipal advisory services, and demonstrate knowledge of California's regulatory environment, including Proposition 13, Proposition 218, and CDIAC reporting requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS541618Other Management Consulting Services
PSCR547STUDY/ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL MGT
Smart Codes
municipal financial advisorydebt management servicescapital financing advisory
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 5, 2026-Release Project Date
Sep 8, 2026-Question Submission Deadline
Sep 15, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Financial_Advisor_Professional_Services.pdfAug 05, 2026 12:33 PM
A - Cost Proposal Form (RFP198130) - FINALAug 03, 2026 03:41 PM
B - Firm ExperienceJul 08, 2026 04:14 PM
C - Professional Services Agreement SampleJul 08, 2026 04:14 PM
D - Insurance RequirementsJul 08, 2026 04:14 PM
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