The Vendor is required to provide financial advisory services on an as-needed basis.
- The Offerors shall:
• Provide pertinent advice and counsel to the county concerning developments in the financial community in general, and municipal finance in particular, to enable the county to remain in the best possible financial position.
• Work with the county’s finance department staff and other county officials in developing options, plans and strategies for financing planned capital improvements, taking into consideration costs and the effects that various alternatives have on the county’s financial standing.
• Apply to and schedule the rating agencies for ratings on each bond and note issue, as appropriate.
• Assist county officials in preparing information for presentation to municipal bond rating services in order to achieve and maintain the highest bond rating realistically achievable.
• Support county officials through attendance at all presentations to the rating agencies.
• Advise county officials on bond market climate and make recommendations with respect to whether sales of bonds should be competitive or negotiated.
• Develop necessary time schedules to assure that all work associated with the issuance of bonds and notes is initiated and completed in a timely manner.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year