City of stone mountain RFQ/RFP for professional municipal finacial advisor

The City of Stone Mountain, Georgia is requesting qualifications and proposals from professional municipal financial advisory firms to support strategic financial planning, capital projects, land acquisition, economic development initiatives, and long-term financial planning, with proposals due July 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The scope encompasses financial statement and budget review, financing feasibility and alternatives analysis (bank loans, revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, lease purchase arrangements, public-private partnerships), debt affordability analysis, financing recommendations, bond issuance planning and structuring, and identification of alternative funding and economic development opportunities. Firms must demonstrate municipal experience with a minimum of two representative projects completed within the last five years in relevant areas, and submit a company overview, identification of key financial advisory personnel with qualifications and certifications, a bond issuance assistance plan, and at least three municipal references.

Fee proposals should include a detailed schedule that may encompass a flat monthly retainer, hourly rates by staff classification, lump sum project-based fees, bond issuance-related fees, and reimbursable expenses. No estimated contract value is stated.

Evaluation criteria include municipal experience, qualifications of assigned personnel, understanding of City needs, quality of proposed approach, demonstrated success with similar projects, references, and cost competitiveness. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, request additional information, interview firms, negotiate scope and fees, and award a contract in its best interest.

Questions are due Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, submitted in writing via email to City Manager Miglena Dimov and City Clerk Shavala Ames. Late proposal submissions will not be accepted.