Opportunity
Winston-Salem Civicplus #RFP26178
Winston-Salem Solicits Financial Advisory Services for Municipal Debt and Finance
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
RFP26178
NAICS
523930
The City of Winston-Salem is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive financial advisory services for its municipal finance activities. - Government Buyer: - City of Winston-Salem, managed by the City/County Purchasing office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Financial advisory and consulting services related to: - City debt issuances and refundings - Financing structure advice and financial modeling - Bond ratings and presentations - Organization of financing teams and RFP assistance for underwriting or bank placement - Bond attorney selection assistance - Finance calendar development and review of financing documents - Official Statement updates and bond resizing - Market updates and annual credit reports - No part numbers or fixed quantities, as this is an ongoing advisory engagement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract term is 3 years, with options to renew for up to 2 additional years (one-year increments) - No subcontracting is allowed - Anticipated future City debt issuances exceed $90 million between 2027 and 2028 - Compliance with ADA and North Carolina public records/trade secret laws - Selection based on best proposal, not lowest price - Proposals must be submitted electronically
Description
The City of Winston-Salem is soliciting proposals for Financial Advisory Services. The solicitation is open and responses must be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM on June 17, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 5:00 PM on June 10, 2026. The contract award will be based on the best proposal evaluation, not the lowest price, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.