When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 24, 2026.

It was issued by The Town Of Smithsburg. The work is located in Smithsburg, Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Financial advisory firm specializing in municipal finance and public-sector debt. Demonstrated experience with special taxing districts and tax increment financing. Track record advising municipal corporations and counties on development-related financings. Expertise evaluating developer financial capacity, market studies, and infrastructure reports.

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Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Smithsburg, Maryland, United StatesPosted: September 4, 2026Deadline: September 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

Smithsburg seeks a financial advisor experienced in special taxing districts, tax increment financing, and related municipal debt issues. The advisor will evaluate developer financing capacity, supporting reports, proposed improvements, and special taxing methodologies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an SEC/MSRB registered municipal advisor
Must have experience in providing financial advisory services to Maryland municipal corporations or counties for special taxing district or tax increment financing debt issues in the past 10 years
Must be able to provide proof of SEC/MSRB registration
Must provide references from at least three current Maryland municipal corporation or county clients
Must be able to prepare an engagement agreement at no cost to the Town
Must be willing to act as a fiduciary to the Town

TIMELINE

Proposals are due by September 24th, 2026.

Selection is anticipated in October 2026, but could occur as late as December 2026.

All responses shall remain in effect until December 31st, 2026.

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Issuing Agency

The Town Of Smithsburg

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DESCRIPTION

The Town of Smithsburg, Maryland, seeks a qualified financial advisor to provide advisory services related to municipal financing and special taxing district initiatives. The selected advisor will support the Town with special taxing district, tax increment financing, and combined tax increment financing and special taxing district debt issues.

The advisor will analyze the financial capacity of the developer to undertake proposed infrastructure improvements and vertical development, including reviewing available proof of funding. The work will also include evaluating third-party reports, such as market studies for the proposed vertical development and engineering reports addressing infrastructure improvements.

Additional responsibilities will include providing customary financial advisory services associated with special taxing district financing and reviewing and advising the Town on the special taxing methodology to be prepared.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 24, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The Town Of Smithsburg. The work is located in Smithsburg, Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Financial advisory firm specializing in municipal finance and public-sector debt
Demonstrated experience with special taxing districts and tax increment financing
Track record advising municipal corporations and counties on development-related financings
Expertise evaluating developer financial capacity, market studies, and infrastructure reports

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