RFP Financial Consultant

The Office of the District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial District, together with our four funding counties (Clear Creek, Eagle, Lake, and Summit), is seeking an independent financial consultant to conduct a comprehensive cost-of-service study, peer district benchmarking analysis, and attorney and investigator compensation review. The goal is to establish a sustainable, evidence-based baseline cost for operating our office.

The engagement includes three main components:

1. Peer Judicial District Comparative Cost & Operational Analysis - benchmarking our District against the 7th, 9th, and 14th Judicial Districts on operating expenditures, FTE ratios, caseload efficiency, state-mandated cost drivers, program revenue offsets, and administrative costs.

1. Attorney & Support Staff Compensation Study - a localized market pay study comparing attorney and investigator compensation (salary, benefits, and incentives) against our funding counties and peer districts.

1. Three-Year Financial Forecast & Allocation Model - a financial model projecting revenues, expenditures, and personnel needs for FY 2027-2029.

The final deliverable is a detailed technical report with actionable recommendations across all three areas.

Key dates:

- Proposals due: September 16, 2026

- Selection & award: by September 22, 2026

- Signed agreement: September 25, 2026

- All work completed: November 1, 2026

The full Request for Proposal, including scope details, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria, is linked here. Please review it closely, as the timeline for this engagement is compressed and responsiveness will be a factor in our evaluation.

If your firm is interested and able to meet this timeline, please submit a proposal by the deadline above. Questions may be directed to me at the contact information below.

We look forward to your response.

Wendi Rowles

Financial Administrator

District Attorney

5 ^th Judicial District

(p) 970-337-3729

(f) 970-251-7455