Active SLED Opportunity · ARIZONA · CITY OF PHOENIX
AI Summary
City of Phoenix seeks financial advisory services under a five-year contract starting October 2026. The RFQ requires experience in municipal financial advisory, regulatory compliance, and staffing. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on April 22, 2026, and questions due by May 1, 2026.
The City of Phoenix invites sealed offers for financial advisory services for a five-year contract commencing on or about October 1, 2026, in accordance with the specifications and provisions contained herein or the “Effective Date” which is upon award by City Council, conditioned upon signature and recording by the City Clerk’s department, as required by the Phoenix City Code, whichever is later.
This solicitation is available through the City’s Procurement Portal. For technical support issues related to the City's Procurement Portal, Offeror may use the support bubble on the bottom right, or email procurement-support@opengov.com for any assistance. For other issues related to this solicitation please contact the procurement officer listed under Contact Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement will terminate upon the earliest occurrence: by reaching the end of the term including any extensions exercised, or termination pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
(SOW 3.2)
Offeror must provide the firm's most current and prior year financial statements showing the firm's assets, liabilities and net worth. At a minimum, the Offeror must include the Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position), Income Statement (Statement of Operations) and the Retained Earnings Statement. If available, audited financial statements issued within the last twelve months should be submitted.
Offeror must confirm that the firm has been in compliance, at all times within the last three years, with all applicable Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules.
If not, the Offeror must explain the non-compliance and if the firm was sanction or fined as a result of such non-compliance.(SOW 3.4.C)
Compliance will be verified through Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/) and FINRA Broker Check (https://brokercheck.finra.org/)
(SOW 3.2)
Provide an organizational chart that identifies key project personnel by name and title.
Provide a response to the applicable service categories applied for (SOW 3.2):
Service Category A: Financial Advisory Services related to Long-term Financial and Capital Planning and Feasibility Analysis
1.) Describe Offeror’s experience in developing long-term (five or more years) financial or capital planning analyses for governmental entities. Specifically list the types of long term financial plans developed and the purpose or circumstance for their development.
Service Category B: Financial Advisory Services related to Evaluation of Developer Proposals
1.) Describe Offeror’s experience in assisting governmental entities in evaluating developer proposals that require some type of participation from the governmental entity, financial or otherwise. If Offeror assisted or acted on behalf of the governmental entity in negotiations, please indicate.
2.) In no more than 2 paragraphs, describe the participation requested by the developer, the Offeror’s role in that participation, and identify any governmental entity familiar with the Offeror’s role.
Service Category C: Financial Advisory Services related to Implementation of Special Financing Districts
1.) Describe Offeror’s experience in the role as financial advisor over the past three years as it relates to feasibility analysis or implementation and financing through a special financing district such as a community facilities district, special assessment district, improvement district or similar entity.
1.) Describe Offeror’s expertise and capabilities with respect to the planning, structuring and execution of financial transactions in the capacity as a financial advisor. Provide a list (as an exhibit) of transactions relevant to this RFQ for which Offeror has participated since July 2021. Provide the following information:
2.) Describe Offeror’s specific experience as a financial advisor for interest rate swaps or other derivative product transactions. Describe the role of Offeror and the types of analysis or services provided as the financial advisor on these transactions. Include the key staff from the firm involved in the transaction.
3.) Briefly describe Offeror’s unique strengths and how they will add value to the City's borrowing programs, especially in difficult or changing markets, and in the use of alternative financing arrangements to long-term fixed rate and variable rate financings, such as swaps and other derivative products.
Service Category E: Investment Advisory Services
1.) Describe your firm’s experience providing investment advisory services to municipal entities. Include the number of municipal clients served, the size of assets managed, and the duration of those relationships.
Minimum Qualification for Financial Advisory and Municipal Advisory Service categories.
Minimum Qualification for Financial Advisory and Municipal Advisory Service categories.
Minimum Qualification for Financial Advisory and Municipal Advisory Service categories.
Minimum Qualification for Investment Advisory Services
Please provide your responses for Section 4. Evaluation Criteria.
______% - 30 days or 0% – 45 days
If none is specified, the City will default to 0% - net 45 days.
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Failure to submit a signed Heat Safety Compliance will deem your offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
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Failure to submit all required signed documents may deem our offer non-responsive and result in disqualification from further consideration.
Select from one of the following Department Names to insert department-specific provisions and/or attachments.
Enter the description of the procurement here in lowercase.
Enter the contract term in lowercase.
Examples:
five-year contract (strongly recommended)
three-year term, with two option years
one-time purchase
Enter the contract start date (on or about).
Example: March 1, 2023
Selecting "Yes" will insert the Delivery provision into the Instructions section.
Delivery
Delivery is an important consideration and will be a factor in determining the award. A delivery time after receipt of order (ARO) must be stated in definite terms. Should there be variations in delivery times by item, the submittal should be clear concerning these variations.
Please enter the maximum number of pages that an Offeror should submit for an RFQu response.
Selecting "Yes" will insert the Pre-Award Qualifications provision into the Instructions section.
Enter the number of years an Offeror must have been in operation.
Selecting "Yes" will insert the Site Inspection provision into the Instructions section.
By responding "Yes", the provision "Contractor Requirements for the Mitigation of Heat-Related Illnesses and Injuries in the Workplace" will populate in Standard Terms and Conditions.
Select if appropriate.
Discuss with your supervisor and attorney the standard bonds for your scope. It may depend on the cost and type of project as to whether bonds are advisable.
Enter the Performance Bond percentage or dollar amount.
Example: 10% or $1,000.00
Enter the Solicitation Bond percentage.
Example: 10%
Enter the number of days the Payment Bond is required after notice award.
Example: 7
Enter the number of days the City will retain a surety if submitted in a form other than a bond.
Example: 7
This is a list of the Special Terms and Conditions sections available to add to a document. Select all that are applicable.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
Select the option(s) appropriate for this document.
Enter the destination address(es) where delivery should be made.
Example: 251 W Washington St, Flr 8, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Enter the delivery timeframe (hours range).
Example: between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Enter the delivery contact's phone number.
Example: (602) 555-1234
Select the option(s) appropriate for this document.
Enter the fixed price term (years, months, or days) in lowercase.
Example: one-year, or six-months, or ninety-days
Enter the number of copies of a revised price list that will be required to be submitted with a price adjustment request.
Capitalize the first letter of the first word.
Example: One
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Options should be applicable to most agreements. Select as appropriate.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this solicitation. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
Enter the frequency of payment in lowercase.
Example: one-year, or six-months, or ninety-days
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Please enter the date that delivery is required by.
Example: March 1, 2022.
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Select as appropriate.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
Enter the dollar amount of the liquidated damages to be collected.
Note: Consult with your Procurement Manager and the Department to determine the appropriate amount.
Example: $50.00
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Enter the frequency with which the Contractor should submit procurement reports.
Example: monthly, quarterly, yearly
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Enter the day of the month that procurement reports are due from the Contractor.
Example: 15th
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Enter the reasonable number of hours or days (in lowercase) within which a Contractor should respond. If you are unsure, please consult with the Department.
Example: four hours or one business day
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Enter the minimum period of years (in lowercase) from the date of acceptance by the City that a Contractor's warranty should be fully guaranteed.
Example: two
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Select as appropriate.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
Enter the property address(es) where equipment shall be installed.
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Enter the required duration in hours/days (in lowercase) of onsite training to be provided by the Contractor.
Example: eight hours
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Enter the minimum number of staff / City personnel to be trained (in lowercase) to assure proper operation and utilization of the equipment.
Example: three
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Select as appropriate.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
Select as appropriate.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
Select as appropriate.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
Enter the current warranty hourly labor reimbursement rate.
Example: $70.00
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped by typing N/A.
Enter the minimum of years, hours, and miles that vehicles supplied shall be fully warranted by the manufacturer against mechanical and electrical defects.
Example: three years, 200 hours, and 36,000 miles
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Select as appropriate.
Please review the selected subsections in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. Several areas have options which are dependent on the scope.
Allow adequate time for an attorney to address potential legal issues, of any, including redlines if you wish to change or insert any language.
LAW DEPARTMENT APPROVED INDEMNIFICATION LANGUAGE
(Revised August 2020)
If applicable, Environmental Services Contracts and Technology Software/Hardware Contracts selections shall be used in addition to the appropriate Indemnification clause.
Choose the best and most comprehensive option based on the contract type.
If additional insurance policies are required or if you have questions as to whether additional insurance policies are required, please consult with Finance Risk Management and the Law Department.
Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.
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Enter the Crime Insurance (or Fidelity Bond) amount.
Example: $250,000
If this is not a requirement, this question may be skipped.
Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.
Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.
Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.
Verify the selected options in detail to ensure that they are relevant to this document. If you are unsure, please consult Finance Risk Management.
Please enter the mailing and/or email address that insurance-related communications/documents should be sent.
Example: City of Phoenix Finance Department, Procurement Division, 251 W Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 OR procurement@phoenix.gov
Includes Punchout Catalog Integration clause in the Special Terms and Conditions section
Enter the number of calendar days from the opening date that an offer will remain in effect.
Example: 180
Enter the date prior to which additional quantities may be requested from the Contractor.
Example: May 25, 2025
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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