OCIA: Municipal Advisor Consulting Services

The Ocean County Improvement Authority (OCIA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Municipal Advisor and Financial Advisory consulting services for a one‑year term (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2028). The consultant will advise on debt issuance, refinancing, financing program development, credit rating support, financial modeling, and act as the primary liaison among the Authority, municipalities, and other stakeholders. Services are on an as‑needed basis with no guaranteed minimum workload; the vendor must submit one electronic proposal by the November 10, 2026 deadline. • Scope includes debt issuance guidance, financing program design, application review, cash‑flow and debt‑service modeling, credit‑rating assistance, and outreach/marketing support. • Vendor must have at least two years of municipal advisory experience, especially with New Jersey improvement authorities. • Contract is for one year, with potential project‑specific extensions. • Proposals are evaluated on qualifications (30%), experience/references (30%), understanding of scope (20%), office proximity (10%), and completeness (10%). • No site visits or pre‑bid meetings; all submissions electronic only.