Online Banking Government Bids & RFPs

Proposers shall submit proposals no later than September 16, 2026 by 2:00 pm.

The successful bidder will be the bank that has the lowest total overall cost.

The cityparish will only further evaluate responses that have a rating of investment grade minimum bbb or above.

Protests associated with contract award must be received within seven 7 days from the issuance of the notice of intent to award.

Banks having a cra rating below satisfactory will not be considered.

Proposals are due by 10:00 a. m. CST on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Bids due by 10:00 a. m. to County Purchasing Agents office or online at www. ***. *. *

Grayson County may elect to pay for services via direct monthly payment, a monthly credit on average daily balances, or a combination of both. Payment for services to pay or offset the cost of services and supplies in this contract, Grayson County may elect any of the following methods: a direct monthly payment for services, at the unit price indicated in the bid or b monthly credit on average daily balances in interest or noninterest bearing accounts. . .

The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the best evaluated offer resulting from negotiation, taking into consideration the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors. The award of this contract shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the best evaluated offer resulting from negotiation, taking into consideration the relative importance of price and the other evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals.

Proposers must be a federal or state of Texas chartered banking institution with banking facilities located within Grayson County and possess the ability to offer the full range of banking services required by the RFP. a proposer must be a federal or state of Texas chartered banking institution with banking facilities located within Grayson County and with the ability to offer the full range of banking services required by the rfp.

If a bank fails to execute a contract within ten business days after notification of selection, the county may select the next most qualified bank or call for new proposals. If the bank fails to execute a bank contract within ten 10 business days after being notified of selection, the county may give notice to the bank of the countys intent to select the next most qualified proposing bank or call for new proposals, whichever the county deems most appropriate.

Contacting any Grayson County elected or appointed official, director, or other employee regarding this proposal, other than through the designated online platform, may be cause for disqualification. any contact may be cause for disqualification.

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00:00 p. m. local time on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Proposals received after this time and date will not be considered.

All invoices received by the City are payable within thirty (30) days from receipt, provided they have first been approved by the City department that is the beneficiary of the contract items, and such department has accepted the contract items. All invoices shall be directed to the accounts payable department, City of Germantown, **** South Germantown Road, Germantown, Tennessee ****.

The contractor warrants that the contract items, including any equipment and products provided shall: in the case of services conform to all applicable standards of care and practice, be of the highest quality, and be free from all faults, defects or errors. In the case of products, they must meet the specifications in the invitation to bid. The contractor shall be liable for secondary, incidental or consequential damages of any nature resulting from any work performed under this contract.

The evaluation criteria categories that shall be considered in the evaluation of proposals are qualifications, experience, technical approach, and cost. The evaluation process is designed to award the procurement not necessarily to the proposer of least cost, but rather to the proposer with the best combination of attributes based upon the evaluation criteria.

Proposers must meet mandatory qualifications, including compliance with federal and state laws, providing documentation of financial responsibility and stability (bank reference, certificate of insurance), and written confirmation of compliance with all RFP provisions and contract terms. Any proposal that does not meet the mandatory requirements and provide all required documentation may be considered nonresponsive, and the proposal may be rejected.

Failure to provide the required Bankers Fidelity Bond prior to the deadline shall result in immediate contract termination. If a proposer fails to sign and return the contract drawn pursuant to this RFP and final contract within fourteen (14) days of its delivery to the proposer, the City may determine, at its sole discretion, that the proposer is nonresponsive to the terms of this RFP, reject the proposal, and proceed with the next best evaluated proposer.

In the event that any proposer is aggrieved by the decision of the City, such aggrieved proposer may protest the intended award to another proposer if the protest is filed within seven days after the intended award is announced. The protest must be filed with the Board in care of the City Administrator of the City and shall be promptly decided by the Board.

Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Inclusion of cost proposal amounts in the technical proposal shall make the proposal nonresponsive. Unauthorized contact with other city employees may result in disqualification. Submitting more than one proposal may lead to disqualification. Proposers should carefully review this RFP and all attachments. . . Comments concerning RFP objections must be made in writing and received by the City no later than the deadline for written comments.

Proposals are due by 12:00 p. m. Eastern on August 12, 2026. he proposal package should be clearly marked rfp **** banking services on its face and submitted by 12: 00 p. m. eastern on august 12, 2026

The contract will be awarded to the most qualified firm whose proposal will provide the best value and be the most advantageous to the city, considering experience, technical considerations, and cost. he contract will be awarded to the most qualified firm whose proposal will provide the best value and be the most advantageous to the city, experience, technical considerations, cost, and other factors considered.

Proposals will be considered only from experienced and well-equipped vendors engaged in work of this type and magnitude. proposals will be considered only from experienced and well equipped vendors engaged in work of this type and magnitude.

There will be an optional but highly recommended pre-proposal meeting on July 20, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. at Norcross City Hall. here will be an optional but highly recommended preproposal meeting for this solicitation on july 20, 2026, at 10: 00 a. m. at norcross city hall

Submissions received after the designated date and time will be deemed invalid and returned unopened. submissions received after the designated date and time will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the firm.

Sealed proposals must be received by July 24th, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.

The respondent shall provide options for direct billing monthly invoicing, automated fee deduction, or offset via ECR credits, allowing the city flexibility to choose or modify settlement method with a preferred quarterly or semiannual settlement period.

Final selection will be based on the proposal that offers the best overall value, not necessarily the lowest cost. Evaluation criteria include cost, ability to provide all requested services, experience with municipal clients, technology system integration, customer service support, and implementation plan timeline.

Respondents must submit a company profile, detailed response to the scope of services, pricing proposal, implementation plan timeline, and a minimum of 3 municipal client references.

Proposals that do not include AFP-coded pricing may be deemed nonresponsive.