When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 28, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City Of Forsyth. The work is located in Forsyth, Georgia, United States.

Professional Advisory & Consulting Services: Data Center Development Negotiation & Impact Assessment (Due November 18, 2026)

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Management Consulting & Admin Support

Forsyth, Georgia, United StatesPosted: October 21, 2026Deadline: November 18, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Forsyth is seeking a highly qualified advisory firm to provide technical, financial, environmental, zoning, and contractual consulting services for a potential large-scale data center development.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five years of experience advising municipal governments, county commissions, or economic development authorities in high-density utility or industrial project negotiations
Must demonstrate no active conflicts of interest representing data center developers, hyperscalers, or electric power providers within the target region or state within the past 36 months
Must have documented successful negotiation of large-scale data center developments or high-load industrial developments on behalf of public sector clients within the past five years
Key personnel must include demonstrated expertise in municipal finance/fiscal modeling, municipal law/incentives, environmental/utility engineering, and urban planning
Must provide at least three case studies of similar public-sector engagements completed within the past five years

BUDGET

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$150,000 – $500,000

TIMELINE

RFP Issuance Date: October 21st, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: October 28th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

City Answers & Addenda Released: November 4th, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Proposal Submission Deadline: November 18th, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Shortlist Interviews: December 16th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Contract Award & Onboarding: January 4th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 28, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City Of Forsyth

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Forsyth, Georgia, is evaluating a potential large-scale data center development and requires an expert consultant to assist in negotiations. The consultant will provide services across six task areas: financial and fiscal impact modeling, utility and infrastructure impact assessment, land use and environmental protection, digital infrastructure and right-of-way management, legal protections and development agreements, and public engagement. The goal is to protect the local tax base, safeguard public utilities, and maximize long-term public benefit.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 28, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Forsyth. The work is located in Forsyth, Georgia, United States.

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