When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 3, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Gibraltar. The work is located in Gibraltar, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

State and local tax advisory firm with data center sector expertise. Experience structuring tax incentives, abatements, and PILOT agreements for municipalities. Strong knowledge of Michigan tax law, property tax classification, and reporting requirements. Capability in financial modeling of tax impacts and economic development scenarios. Background supporting public-sector negotiations with developers and stakeholders. Experience with audit defense strategies and tax compliance documentation.

Data Center Tax Consultant Services (Due August 3, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Gibraltar, Michigan, United StatesPosted: July 15th, 2026Deadline: August 3rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Wayne, Michigan seeks a consultant to advise on data center taxation, incentive structuring, and related economic development strategies. Services include tax modeling, abatement and PILOT advisory, compliance guidance, and support for negotiations and audit defense.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be properly licensed for professional tax consulting and advisory services
Must have demonstrated experience in data center or large-scale infrastructure projects
Must furnish a list of clients
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability, and Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions
Must disclose any conclusive findings of violations of equal opportunity statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, or policies within the past three years

TIMELINE

Proposal Due Date: August 3rd, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City Of Gibraltar

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Wayne, Michigan is seeking a consultant to provide advisory services related to data center taxation, tax incentives, and economic development programs. The selected firm will support the city in evaluating, structuring, and optimizing tax strategies for potential or existing data center developments while helping ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Scope of services includes evaluation of state and local tax incentives applicable to data centers, such as sales and use tax exemptions, personal property tax relief, and infrastructure incentives. The consultant will also provide financial modeling of tax impacts and revenue scenarios, advise on tax abatement structures including PILOT agreements, and support negotiations of incentive agreements with developers and other stakeholders.

Additional responsibilities include analysis of property tax classifications and valuation methodologies for data center assets, identification of opportunities to strengthen the city’s competitiveness in attracting data center investment, compliance guidance related to Michigan tax laws and reporting requirements, and assistance with audit defense strategies and supporting documentation. Questions are due by July 27, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 3, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Gibraltar. The work is located in Gibraltar, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: State and local tax advisory firm with data center sector expertise
Experience structuring tax incentives, abatements, and PILOT agreements for municipalities
Strong knowledge of Michigan tax law, property tax classification, and reporting requirements
Capability in financial modeling of tax impacts and economic development scenarios
Background supporting public-sector negotiations with developers and stakeholders
Experience with audit defense strategies and tax compliance documentation

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