Financial consultant to support TOC program

The County of Hennepin (including the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority) is seeking a qualified public‑finance consultant to perform financial analyses of approximately 15‑20 Transit‑Oriented Communities (TOC) program applications each year for the 2027‑2029 period. The consultant will evaluate project costs, projected returns, cash‑flow gaps, and identify additional funding sources, ultimately determining the minimal public assistance required for each application. The work is delivered via a digital proposal process, with a mandatory Q&A deadline of Nov 3, 2026 and final proposals due Nov 12, 2026. The contract will span three years, covering annual review cycles. • Scope: Financial review of 15‑20 TOC applications per year (2027‑2029). • Tasks: Cost reasonableness, return analysis, debt capacity, gap funding calculation, funding source identification. • Deliverables: Written financial analysis reports for each application, summary of funding recommendations. • Timeline: Questions due Nov 3 2026; proposals due Nov 12 2026; contract expected to run for 3 years. • Evaluation criteria: Technical approach, experience with public‑sector development finance, past performance, cost, and capacity to meet timelines.