Financial Advisory Services

The Vendor is required to provide financial advisor may be required to perform any, or all, of the following tasks:
• Assisting with the preparation of financing plans based upon the assessment of agency debt capacity, applicable laws, tax issues, market conditions, trends and circumstances; preparation of debt models containing estimates of cash flows including payments for interest, principal amortization and issuance costs.
• Analyze the financial soundness of proposed programs through the preparation of cash flow and other financial estimates based on assumptions relating to interest rates, servicing fees, timing of bond/note repayment schedules, arbitrage calculations and compliance, investment of funds, debt service schedules, etc.
• Assistance with evaluation, risk analysis, and implementation of short-term and long-term financing options available to agency.
• Assisting with the preparation of requests for proposals and evaluation of proposals received for investment banking services, trustee, custodian, escrow securities, escrow certification, and credit enhancements and printing services.
• Advice and assistance on financing alternatives and structures including, public private partnerships (p3s).
• Assist and participate in presentations to, and negotiations with, financial institutions, developers, governmental entities, and others.
• Aiding in preparing financial analyses, including funding capabilities, of potential revenue generating projects at the zoo.
• Legislative advice and evaluation of city, state and federal legislation to agency leadership, including the board of governors.
• Advice and recommendations for cash management and investment of zoo assets, including an understanding of cash flow projections to ensure debt and investment strategies are consistent with agency liquidity requirements.
• Attending and participating in board meetings, staff meetings, and meetings with representatives from the city, as requested; delivering reports to and advising these same bodies.
• Advise the chief financial officer with respect to creating and maintaining a debt management policy, recommending changes when appropriate.
• Make recommendations on the use of agency reserves and surpluses.
• Be available to consult with the chief financial officer and other staff or board members by telephone, e-mail, video conference, and in person, as required, in connection with aspects of the debt management program or other assigned tasks.
• All other services usually necessary or customary as may be required of a full service financial and investment advisor, whether specifically outlined in the scope of services or not.