Credit Rating & Agency Coordination

The contract involves assessing the district’s credit profile and actively engaging with major credit rating agencies, specifically Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, to sustain or enhance the district’s credit ratings. This includes preparing and delivering presentations, providing timely and accurate responsive reporting, and maintaining ongoing communication with agency analysts to ensure the district’s financial health and transparency are effectively communicated. The work is critical to supporting the district’s ability to issue debt on favorable terms and manage long-term borrowing costs. This subcontract is issued by the Dekalb County Board of Education under NAICS code 541611, which classifies it as financial analysis services. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 27, 2026. The place of performance and specific location details are not provided, and no set-aside provisions apply. All work is expected to be performed in alignment with the district’s financial objectives and public accountability requirements, with the ultimate goal of strengthening its creditworthiness in the municipal bond market.