Request for Proposals for Financial Advisory Services

The Town of Eastford, Connecticut, is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide Independent Municipal Financial Advisory Services. The selected firm will support the Town's debt management and long-term fiscal strategy, with a scope of work that includes advising on the issuance and management of municipal debt for infrastructure and public facilities, assisting with long-term loans, providing analytical support, and conducting pre-audit reviews. The advisor is expected to attend Board of Selectmen or Town Meeting sessions and must operate in accordance with MSRB Rule G-23, Connecticut statutes, and industry best practices. Proposals must be sealed, marked as EASTFORD FINANCIAL ADVISORY SUBMISSION, and submitted to the Office of the First Selectman by 12:00 pm on October 21, 2026, with the contract award scheduled for November 9, 2026. The Town intends to establish a multi-year agreement with optional renewal periods, subject to annual appropriation. Evaluation will be based on firm and personnel qualifications, experience, proposal clarity, understanding of Eastford's needs, references, fee structure, and legal disclosures. Required certifications include SEC and MSRB registration, a statement of independence, and disclosures regarding regulatory actions or conflicts of interest within the last three years. The selected firm must maintain significant insurance coverages, including 3 million dollars per claim for Professional Liability and 1 million dollars per occurrence for General Liability, naming the Town of Eastford as an additional insured. Services cannot commence until all insurance documents are approved and written authorization is issued.