The Board of Directors of Generation Park Management District ("GPMD") is soliciting submissions from qualified firms to provide Financial Advisory Services. Your firm is invited to submit a statement of qualifications based on the following scope and requirements.Background Information: GPMD is a political subdivision of the State of Texas created by an Act of the 83rd Texas Legislature under Section 59, Article XVI of the Texas Constitction, which Act has been codified as Chapter 3916 of the Texas Special District Local Laws Code. GPMD is empowered by its enabling Act to, among other things, provide, design, construct, acquire, operate, maintain, and finance a wide spectrum of public facilities, including water, wastewater, drainage, road, recreational, parking, conduit, rail, and power facilities. GPMD currently encompasses 1,658.377 acres of land located in northeast Harris County. It is anticipated that GPMD will encompass 4,000+ acres at full development. Additional information regarding GPMD and its prior financings may be found on the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas' website (www.mactexas.com).Scope of Services: GPMD seeks an experienced Financial Advisor to provide full-spectrum advisory services including, but not limited to:1. Strategic Financial Planning & Market Analysis• Advise on macro/microeconomic trends and bond market dynamics affecting GPMD.• Provide quarterly or as-needed economic updates and timing considerations for facility financings.2. Financing Strategy & Debt Management• Recommend optimal debt structures and financing strategies based on coverage, duration, reserve requirements, and call features.• Conduct stress tests on debt service coverage.• Evaluate non-bond alternatives for capital needs, ensuring full transparency on cost of capital and net usable proceeds.3. Management of District Credit Rating• Develop and implement strategies to improve and maintain investment-grade rating.• Coordinate rating agency engagement and site visits.4. Bond Issuance Services• Provide guidance on the method and timing of sale.• Coordinate with bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriters, and other financing team members.• Prepare documentation, coordinate credit enhancements and insurance, and manage the closing process.5. Compliance and Reporting• Monitor changes in laws, IRS regulations, and arbitrage compliance.• Advise on rebate calculations, continuing disclosure, and financial policies.Submission Requirements: Please include the following information in your submission:1. A cover letter and executive summary of your proposed approach.2. Brief description of your firm, including years in business, total number of employees, number and location of offices, names of owners/partners/principals, and any other general information.3. Description of relevant experience, particularly with special purpose management districts in Texas.4. Bios and roles of key personnel, including primary and secondary contacts.5. Your experience with GPMD or related consultants (IDS Engineering Group, Inframark (formerly Environmental Development Partners), Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P., Municipal Accounts & Consulting, L.P., J. Mott LLC).6. Please include a brief discussion of how your firm evaluates and communicates its performance in the role of Financial Advisor. While the District is not requesting a formal or contractually binding set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), the Board of Directors is interested in understanding the types of metrics or reporting practices your firm uses to demonstrate value, service quality, and accountability to clients. Examples of internal benchmarks, client service standards, or reporting approaches are welcome. This topic will also be discussed further during interviews with shortlisted firms.7. Three client references, including contact details.8. Fee proposal.9. Certificate of insurance evidencing current coverage.10. Acknowledgement of any potential conflicts of interest and compliance with SEC and MSRB registration requirements.11. Any additional information you believe will be helpful to GPMD in evaluating your qualifications.Submission Instructions and Proposed Timeline: Please provide your complete submission by 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2025. Submissions should be sent electronically to
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contact@example.gov. In addition to submitting your submission electronically, you are also requested to send a hard copy to the undersigned at 1300 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77056, Attn: Daniel Ringold.It is anticipated that GPMD's Board of Directors will evaluate the received Statements of Qualifications by August 20, 2025. The Board may determine to conduct interviews with one or more of the responding firms. You will be notified in the event the Board desires to interview your firm. Except for such interviews and submission of written questions in the manner provided below, respondents should not contact any members of GPMD's Board of Directors, employees, or consultants regarding this RFQ, evaluation of responses to this solicitation, or selection process from the time the RFQ is issued until the selection process is complete.It is the responsibility of each responding firm to examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing, and review its statement of qualifications for accuracy before submitting. Once the submission deadline has passed, all submissions will be deemed final. The District does not intend to request clarification from any responding firms relative to their statements of qualifications, but reserves the right to do so if additional clarifying information is needed and such a request is deemed, at the District's sole discretion, to be in the District's best interest. Questions relating to the RFQ must be submitted in writing or e-mail to the undersigned (1300 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77056, Attn: Daniel Ringold;
contact@example.gov). Depending on the nature of the question and the content of the response, the response may be sent to all firms or just the firm submitting the question.GPMD reserves the right to waive any irregularities or errors in the content or submittal of statements of qualification.Should you have any questions regarding the enclosed, please do not hesitate to contact us.Very truly yours,SCHWARTZ, PAGE & HARDING, L.L.P.Daniel Ringold, Attorneys for the Districtcc: Jennifer MottGeneration Park Management District
