Specifications include, but are not limited to: All the services specified, indicated, shown, or contemplated by the Contract, and furnishing by the Contractor of all materials, equipment, labor, methods, processes, construction and manufacturing materials and equipment, tools, plants, supplies, power, water, transportation and other things necessary to complete such services in accordance with the Contract. The primary role of the financial advisor is to assist the Fulton County Finance Department by providing independent advice in the planning, structuring, sizing, and timing of a short term debt financing plan. The Advisor also serves as an intermediary between the County and various other parties, such as lawyers, auditors, printers, rating agencies, trustee, etc. who will be assembled to successfully complete the financing under the best possible terms for the County. The scope includes providing financial advisory services necessary for coordinating any financing activities related to the County’s short term financing strategies. Such advisory efforts will include, but not be limited to the items listed below: Review existing debt structure and financial resources of Fulton County to determine available borrowing capacity for short term cash needs. • Design all features of the financing vehicle, which could include a Tax Anticipation Note or line of credit, or other available short term financing arrangements, and perform all functions to facilitate the marketing and sale, whether public or privately placed. • Recommend sizing, timing, structuring, variable vs fixed rate analysis, maturity schedules, coupon rates, registration, call features if any, etc. • Assist with the preparation of cash flow forecasts for proposed short term cash needs. • Coordinate any reviews, presentations, or applications for credit ratings in order to obtain the highest possible credit rating; specifically by maintaining open communication with rating agencies regarding Fulton County and preparing presentation packages.