Financial Advisory Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
Solicitation publication date: July 13th, 2026
Written Inquiry Deadline: July 31st, 2026
Zoo Response to Written Inquiries: August 7th, 2026
Proposal Submission Deadline: August 24th, 2026
DZCA Proposal Review & Evaluation: August 24th, 2026 to September 4th, 2026
In-Person Finalist Presentations: September, Dates TBD
Contract Award Decision: Late September 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Denver, Colorado is seeking a vendor to provide financial advisory services for a one-year contract term. The engagement includes analyzing the financial soundness of proposed programs through the preparation of cash flow projections and other financial estimates based on assumptions related to interest rates, servicing fees, repayment schedules for bonds and notes, arbitrage calculations and compliance, investment of funds, and debt service schedules.
The selected firm will also advise on financing alternatives and structures, including public-private partnerships, and support the evaluation, risk analysis, and implementation of both short-term and long-term financing options. Additional responsibilities include assisting with presentations to and negotiations with financial institutions, developers, and governmental entities; advising the chief financial officer on the creation and maintenance of a debt management policy; and preparing financial analyses related to the funding capabilities of potential revenue-generating projects.
Questions are due by July 31, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. The work is located in Denver, Colorado, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Municipal finance or public sector financial advisory firm
- Experience with bond financing, debt service modeling, and arbitrage compliance
- Expertise in public-private partnerships and infrastructure financing structures
- Ability to support negotiations with financial institutions and government stakeholders
- Strong background in debt management policy development
- Proven experience preparing cash flow forecasts and revenue project financial analyses
- Familiarity with Colorado or United States local government financing environments
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