Municipal Financial Advisory Services

2026-11-03

Project Scope of Work The Municipal Advisor shall provide advice to the Harbor Department relating to financial transactions , economic initiatives , policies , financial procedures and controls that would benefit the Department . The Harbor Department is interested in firms with strong public sector financial advisory experience . A history of working with ports and experience with transportation issues is preferred . The Harbor Department reserves the right to select one or more firms to meet its requirements . Municipal Advisory Services : The proposers must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) as a Municipal Advisor with a copy of their registration provided as an attachment to their proposal . The SEC - registered Municipal Advisor will be retained by the Harbor Department to advise and assist in formulating and / or executing debt financings , management plans , and performing a broad variety of functions , which may include the following tasks as directed : I . Evaluation of Financing Options and Market Trends A . Assist in evaluating financial proposals , economic influences , and governmental actions affecting financial objectives of the Harbor Department . B . Evaluate existing financial plans and the timing of cash flows with respect to future financing plans and Departmental overall debt capacity . C . Evaluate existing tax - exempt bond proceeds as well as Debt Service Reserve Funds ’ reinvestment plan to help ensure optimal yields are being achieved . D . Provide an assessment of the relevant bond market trends . E . Analyze costs , financial impacts , and risks of financing as well as investment structures . F . Provide and interpret current information on financial trends in the port industry , and municipal debt markets , as directed . II . Municipal Bonds and other Financial Transactions Assist in all aspects of the bond issuance process including , but not limited to : A . Assist staff with issuance of new money and refunding bonds including , but not limited to , financing structure , review of underwriter proposals , assistance with review and preparation of related documents , and coordination of the financing schedule . B . Structure and implement an informational advertising program designed to inform prospective brokers , dealers , and investors of the merits of the securities . C . Coordinate and contract with pertinent service providers ( e . g . printers , verification agents , etc .). D . Provide a follow - up analysis of the sale and final terms of the bond sale . E . Assist with the evaluation and implementation of a commercial paper program , Letters of Credit , and / or other vehicles needed to obtain access to short - term liquidity .

California

2026-03-27