Notice of Request for Proposals Notice is hereby given that Proposals will be received electronically before 2:00 pm (central time) on November 19, 2026 for Financial Advisory Services as requested by City of Dubuque, Finance Department. The City will accept Proposals only through the City’s online e-procurement portal, Ion Wave. Email, fax, or hard copy submittals will not be accepted. Each Proposer is solely responsible for uploading their Proposal into Ion Wave. The City bears no responsibility for any delay, failure, or error in connection with the Proposer's submissions. Proposals will be opened on November 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm (central time). Proposals will be evaluated promptly after opening. After the award is made, a Proposal summary will be available on Ion Wave. Proposal results will not be given over the telephone or prior to award. Proposals may be withdrawn any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of Proposals. No Proposal may be modified or withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the closing time for receipt of Proposals. The City is requesting proposals for the provision of Financial Advisory Services. The financial advisor shall support the City’s debt issuance activity and provide ongoing financial planning and complex multi-year cash-flow modeling for enterprise funds, local option sales tax funds, tax increment financing funds, and internal service funds. A fixed quarterly retainer shall cover the defined services outside bond issuances; separately priced transaction fees shall cover bond issuance services without duplicate billing. The initial debt issue under this contract is expected to occur in 2027. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing advice on all aspects of any proposed capital financing; Developing innovative solutions to the City’s funding requirements in order to achieve the most advantageous financing terms; Making recommendations on the timing, sizing, maturity schedules, call provisions and other details of bond issues; Reviewing and making appropriate recommendations on all ordinances, official statements, and other documents necessary for debt issuance; as well as other responsibilities.
