Community Facilities District (CFD) Financial and Legal Services

The City of Modesto seeks legal, financial, and administrative services to establish and manage a Community Facilities District (CFD) for infrastructure financing, with the work to be performed in Modesto, California, under a subcontract arrangement. The contractor will be responsible for guiding the complex process of CFD formation, including compliance with state laws, preparing necessary documentation, conducting public hearings, arranging bond issuance, and ensuring ongoing financial oversight and reporting. Services will encompass drafting legal instruments, coordinating with public agencies and stakeholders, structuring repayment mechanisms through property assessments, and maintaining accurate records to ensure long-term fiscal accountability. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541110 for legal services and is expected to require specialized expertise in municipal finance and infrastructure funding mechanisms. The work must align with California’s Mello-Roos and related statutes governing CFDs, and the contractor will need to ensure transparency, public engagement, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases. The contract is not subject to a set-aside designation, and performance is centered in Modesto with a zip code of 95356, though the exact location of the agency office and point of contact are unspecified. The solicitation was posted on June 1, 2026, and further details are accessible via the provided CEQA Net project link.