Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #RFP 17-2026

Howard County Solicits Financial Advisory Services for Bonds, Leases, P3s, and TIFs

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified firms to provide independent financial advisory services for a range of municipal financing activities. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Buyer contact: Jalene Duressa - Scope of Services: - Financial advisory services for: - General Obligation Bonds (structuring, issuance, management) - Capital Lease Financing - Public Private Partnerships (P3s) - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) - Expertise required in: - Municipal bond market analysis - Structuring bond issues and cash flow preparation - Rating agency strategies and official statement preparation - Regulatory compliance and post-sale analysis - Training and bid evaluation - Assistance with procurement of related agents and services - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with up to nine additional one-year renewal options - Estimated annual contract value: $250,001 to $500,000 - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal - Minority Business Enterprises participation encouraged - Compliance with Howard County living wage requirements - Pricing must be submitted separately from technical proposals - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws - Quality inspection of delivered services - Contractor responsible for workers' compensation and indemnification

Description

Howard County Office of Procurement is soliciting proposals for Financial Advisory Services. The scope includes providing financial advisory expertise related to general obligation bonds, capital lease financing, public/private partnerships, and tax increment financing. The contract term is one year with nine renewal options exercisable in one-year increments. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate, and there is a 15% Equal Business Opportunity subcontracting goal.

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