Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Become familiar with the District’s 2024–2029 capital financing plan, District budgetary structure, and District financial policies sufficient to advise on the matters of this request. 2. Review District financial policies. Advise on necessary or advantageous changes to policies related to capital financing, fund management, revenue, and other issues related to bond issuance and repayment. 3. Review District cash flow projections. Advise on corrections or issues related to those projections and analytical methods. 4. Recommend financial metrics. 5. Work with District staff to specify capital projects financing needs for 2024–2026. 6. Advise on capital projects financing strategies for 2024–2026. 7. Advise on implications and options for capital financing for 2027–2030. 8. Help the District select the best mix of financing for 2024–2026. 9. Estimate revenue needs and advise on revenue timing across years. 10. Lead structuring and issuance of bonds, disclosures, obtaining needed credit ratings (the District does not have a current rating), closing, and related tasks. 11. Advise on market favorability, bond pricing, and market timing. 12. Advise on need for other financial professionals related to capital project financing, if applicable. 13. Advise on regulatory impacts of financing options, particularly rate-related oversight by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, if any. 14. Provide initial training and development for District staff sufficient for the District to make informed decisions regarding project financing. 15. Be available and responsive to answer specific District questions on general financing matters up to a reasonable limit on contacts.
