Municipal Financial Advisory Services
ID: 227991
• State: California
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The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide municipal financial advisory services. The Harbor Department, governed by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, operates as a landlord port and generates revenue through leasing and shipping service fees. The contract aims to enhance the financial management and advisory capabilities of the Harbor Department in relation to municipal debt and other financial transactions.
Work Details
The Municipal Advisor will provide comprehensive advisory services including:
1) Evaluation of Financing Options and Market Trends: Assist in evaluating financial proposals, assess existing financial plans, analyze costs and risks, and interpret current information on financial trends.
2) Municipal Bonds and Financial Transactions: Assist in bond issuance processes, structure informational advertising programs, coordinate with service providers, and evaluate commercial paper programs.
3) Credit Rating and Investor Relations: Develop strategies for maintaining or improving credit ratings, prepare presentation materials for rating agencies, and analyze investor market trends.
4) Legislative and Policy Matters: Provide analysis on legislation impacting the port industry.
5) Other Advisory Services: Monitor investments held by bond trustees, review existing financial policies, assist with marine terminal leases, and provide advice on financing vehicles for capital improvement plans.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to last three years from the date of execution.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at locations relevant to the operations of the Los Angeles Harbor Department.
Bidder Requirements
Proposers must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Municipal Advisor. Additionally, they must comply with Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirements of 30%, submit an insurance verification letter confirming ability to meet insurance requirements outlined in the RFP, complete City Ethics Commission forms 50 and 55, and accept all standard contract provisions as specified.
The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide municipal financial advisory services. The Harbor Department, governed by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, operates as a landlord port and generates revenue through leasing and shipping service fees. The contract aims to enhance the financial management and advisory capabilities of the Harbor Department in relation to municipal debt and other financial transactions.
Work Details
The Municipal Advisor will provide comprehensive advisory services including:
1) Evaluation of Financing Options and Market Trends: Assist in evaluating financial proposals, assess existing financial plans, analyze costs and risks, and interpret current information on financial trends.
2) Municipal Bonds and Financial Transactions: Assist in bond issuance processes, structure informational advertising programs, coordinate with service providers, and evaluate commercial paper programs.
3) Credit Rating and Investor Relations: Develop strategies for maintaining or improving credit ratings, prepare presentation materials for rating agencies, and analyze investor market trends.
4) Legislative and Policy Matters: Provide analysis on legislation impacting the port industry.
5) Other Advisory Services: Monitor investments held by bond trustees, review existing financial policies, assist with marine terminal leases, and provide advice on financing vehicles for capital improvement plans.
Period of Performance
The contract is expected to last three years from the date of execution.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at locations relevant to the operations of the Los Angeles Harbor Department.
Bidder Requirements
Proposers must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Municipal Advisor. Additionally, they must comply with Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation requirements of 30%, submit an insurance verification letter confirming ability to meet insurance requirements outlined in the RFP, complete City Ethics Commission forms 50 and 55, and accept all standard contract provisions as specified.
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Opportunity Type
RFP - Request For Proposal
Opportunity ID
227991
Response Deadline
March 10, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
Feb. 13, 2026
Source
Est. Value Range
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$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 2/13/26 Harbor Department, Port of Los Angeles in California issued RFP - Request For Proposal Municipal Financial Advisory Services with ID 227991 due 3/9/26.
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