The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) issued RFP 25‑02 to obtain professional financial advisory services, including bond‑capacity analysis, debt‑structuring advice, refinancing options, and related public‑private partnership (P3) advisory support. The contract is evaluated on experience, methodology, fee structure, marketing approach, and proximity, with a maximum of 100 points. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format via the Trimble Unity Construct (E‑Builder) portal by March 25 2025. The award will be made to the proposer receiving the highest evaluation score, and the contract will run for an initial three‑year period with up to three one‑year renewal options. The solicitation includes mandatory insurance requirements and a set of required certifications (Conflict of Interest, E‑Verify, etc.). No vendor names, contract value, or start/end dates are disclosed in the provided documents.
• Scope: financial advisory for bond issuance, debt management, refinancing, and optional P3 financing guidance.
• Evaluation: 35 points for experience, 30 for approach, 20 for fee proposal, 10 for marketing plan, 5 for proximity.
• Submission: PDF only, via E‑Builder; mandatory acknowledgment of Addenda 1 & 2.