Bid guide
How to bid on Financial and Management Consultant Services for St. Johns County, FL
What St. Johns County is buying
St. Johns County Utility Department (SJCUD) needs a consultant to provide financial and management consulting services. This includes designing user charges, developing long-range financial plans, creating financial reports for debt financing, building financial models for utility purchases, and developing financial management structures and policies.
The specific tasks will be defined through individual Task Orders as needed. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in utility finance and management to support a county utility department.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 14, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is August 06, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
Late submissions will not be accepted, so it is important to plan your submission well in advance of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional consulting firms with expertise in financial planning, utility rate design, debt financing, asset management, and financial policy development, specifically within the water, reclaimed water, and wastewater sectors. Firms with experience in public utility financial management will find this particularly relevant.
The solicitation is for Financial and Management Consultant Services, category professional.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full bid documents and submit your response, you will need to use DemandStar. First, view the original source to see the solicitation's page on DemandStar, which is publicly accessible without a sign-in.
On that page, you can review the scope, the agency's bid number (RFP-2743-0-2026/KM), and the due date. To download the bid documents and submit your proposal, you must register a free vendor account on DemandStar. Once registered, you can complete and submit your response before the August 6, 2026 deadline.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar utility financial and management consulting projects. Highlight specific examples where your work led to tangible benefits for clients, such as successful rate implementations or improved financial models.
Pay close attention to the specific services listed, such as designing user charges and developing long-range financial plans. Tailor your proposal to directly address how your team's expertise aligns with each of these requirements. Ensure your proposed methodology for delivering these services is clear and well-articulated. Proofread all documents carefully to avoid errors.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from St. Johns County, FL; the original posting controls.