Municipal Financial Advisory Services

Maricopa County is seeking a qualified firm to provide ongoing financial advisory services for debt issuances, capital financing, debt management, market analysis, and related municipal finance activities.

Maricopa County > Procurement Services


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270044-RFP
Nov 03, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 10:57 PM
3 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
brian.walsh@maricopa.gov
+16025063243
Submission Instructions
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Description

Maricopa County is soliciting a qualified financial advisory firm to provide as-needed and ongoing municipal finance services. The scope includes evaluating financing alternatives; advising on debt affordability, capacity, timing, structure, and market conditions; supporting general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, certificates of participation, lease-purchase financings, bank loans, private placements, commercial paper, refundings, and other authorized financing mechanisms; and coordinating debt issuance, pricing, closing, and related financing professionals. The contractor will also support board and executive presentations, continuing disclosure and post-issuance compliance, debt portfolio monitoring, refinancing and refunding analyses, capital and debt planning, credit and rating agency activities, and financial modeling. Respondents must demonstrate substantial governmental municipal advisory experience, including at least 10 years of relevant experience, comparable transaction experience within the past five years, Arizona governmental experience, and required municipal advisor registrations and personnel qualifications. The proposal is limited to 50 pages using 10-point font and must include the requested methodology, qualifications, exceptions, vendor information, agreement page, references, pricing sheet, and any applicable sole proprietor waiver.

Classification Codes
NAICS921130Public Finance Activities
PSCR547STUDY/ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL MGT
Smart Codes
municipal financial advisorydebt financing advisorymunicipal debt management
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jan 27, 2026-Proposed Contract Award
Oct 15, 2026 10:57 PM-Publication Date
Oct 27, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 03, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 19, 2026-Proposed Proposal Review and Shortlist Decision
Dec 3, 2026-Proposed Selection and Negotiation
Dec 10, 2026-Proposed Best and Final Offers
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
ATTACHMENT C - REFERENCES.pdfMay 01, 2025 03:30 AM
ATTACHMENT A - VENDOR INFORMATION.docxMay 19, 2025 05:10 PM
BOS - ATT B.AGREEMENTPAGE.2026.pdfJan 21, 2026 09:49 PM
Exhibit 3.docxOct 15, 2026 09:13 PM
Solicitation.docxOct 15, 2026 09:13 PM
Attachment D.xlsOct 15, 2026 09:14 PM
BidNet Direct Electronic Submission Instructions.pdfMay 19, 2025 04:55 PM
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