Financial Advisory Services ( T50 )

2026-11-03

Purpose of Procurement Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act ( Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 50 - 5 - 50 et seq .), this electronic Request for Proposals (“ eRFP ”) is being issued to establish a contract with a qualified supplier who will provide Financial Advisory Services to the Department of Transportation ( hereinafter , “ the Department ”) as further described in this eRFP . Description : FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES The purpose of this solicitation is to establish an Open Agency Contract for a qualified Contractor to assist the Georgia Department of Transportation ( the “ Department ” or “ GDOT ”) on an ongoing basis in connection with developing project - specific and / or programmatic funding scenarios . As needs are identified , the Department will review the proposals submitted by the awarded Contractor ( s ), which shall be included in the resulting Contract ( s ), to determine the specific qualifications as they relate to the needs identified . The Department will provide the project scope to the qualified Contractor to obtain a quote and will issue a Purchase Order to the Contractor which will authorize the Contractor to commence the performance of the Services . The Services ( all of which shall be on an as requested basis ) and deliverables expected to be provided by the Contractor ( s ) may include , but are not limited to : 1 . Advising the Department on financial matters as requested including , but not limited to , assessing and quantifying potential debt affordability and alternative ways to finance capital projects or programs , such as P3s , securitization of revenue streams , toll revenue bonds , GARVEEs , etc . 2 . Assistance with preparing Value for Money ( VFM ) studies related to current / future projects . 3 . Assisting the Department in the procurement and selection of other professionals and services necessary or desirable for projects and / or programs as deemed appropriate . 4 . Advising the Department ( including providing market research ) on potential commercial opportunities associated with innovative transportation technology , transportation data , and / or other emerging issues , including providing support for any related procurement efforts . 5 . Advising the Department on rating agency matters and assisting in preparation of rating agency presentation materials . 6 . Advising the Department and assisting with the TIFIA and / or RRIF loan process and documentation . 7 . Advising the Department and assisting with the Private Activity Bonds ( PABs ) process and documentation . 8 . Procure sub - Contractor ( s ) with expertise in Traffic and Revenue Analysis , Insurance , and any other relevant expertise , and facilitate necessary studies and reports for projects or programs . 9 . Advising on proposed and / or enacted statutory and regulatory changes imposed or being considered by the U . S . Congress , the U . S . Department of Treasury , the U . S . Department of Transportation , the State of Georgia , the Georgia General Assembly , and / or other regulatory bodies which could impact the Department ’ s ability to plan and / or deliver projects and programs within its statutory responsibility . 10 . Attending meetings or performing other tasks including any other services necessary , customary , or incidental to project or program financial matters . 11 . Analyzing various financial proposals presented by developer teams , finance providers , etc . 12 . Assisting the Department in developing commercial and financial portions of procurements , to include , but not limited to , risk analysis , benchmarking interest rates , and preparing and / or reviewing financial models . 13 . Supporting the Department , in collaboration with Department advisors , with activities related to reaching commercial and financial close for Design - Build - Finance and P3 projects . 14 . Support the Department in consideration of post - close financial / commercial issues , including changes with regard to project scope and relevant team members . 15 . Support with contract management , reporting , and tracking of project - level allowances . 16 . Assisting the Department with analyzing financial proposals for additional project scope or project segments from Developers operating under Comprehensive Development Agreements ( CDAs ).

Georgia

2026-04-29