North Carolina eVP #281-RFP26178

Winston-Salem Solicits Financial Advisory Services for Municipal Debt Activities

The City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive financial advisory services for upcoming municipal debt activities. - Government Buyer: - City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (City/County Purchasing) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified financial advisory firms. - Products/Services Requested: - Financial Advisory Services - Ongoing advisory and consulting for City debt issuances, refundings, financing structures, bond ratings, and financial modeling - Assistance with organizing financing teams, RFPs for underwriting or bank placement, and bond attorney selection - Development of finance calendars, review of financing documents, Official Statement updates, bond rating presentations, bond resizing, market updates, and annual credit reports - No part numbers or specific quantities; services are comprehensive and ongoing - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Firms must have demonstrated experience serving as financial advisors to large cities or counties in North Carolina - No subcontracting is allowed - The contract term is 3 years, with options to renew for up to 2 additional years - The City anticipates over $90 million in future debt issuances (2027-2028) - Proposals must comply with ADA and related regulations - Electronic bids are not permitted; submission must follow RFP instructions - The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to modify or cancel the RFP at its discretion

Description

The City of Winston-Salem is requesting proposals from qualified financial advisory service firms. The solicitation targets firms experienced in serving as financial advisors to large cities or counties in North Carolina. Electronic bids are not permitted; submissions must follow the instructions in the attached RFP document. The deadline for proposal submission is June 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The contract award will be based on the best proposal evaluation, not the lowest price.

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