HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P1039 BANKING SERVICES (5)CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BANKING SERVICES
PROPOSAL NO. P1039 Banking Services
PROPOSAL DATE: 3:00 P.M. (our clock) September 18, 2006
3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES.................................................................................................5
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ...............................................................................................5
III. INVITATION TO PROPOSE.....................................................................................................5
IV. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PROPOSE...............................................................................6
V. PROPOSAL CALENDAR ........................................................................................................6
VI. IINQUIRIES ABOUT THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND THE SUBJECT ....................................7
VII. NEWS RELEASE ..................................................................................................................7
VIII. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................8
A. Submittal ...........................................................................................................................................8
B. Format ...............................................................................................................................................8
C. Implied Requirements........................................................................................................................9
D. Required Items ..................................................................................................................................9
E. Exceptions to the Prescribed Format.................................................................................................9
F. Proposal Term...................................................................................................................................9
X. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION.............................................................................9
A. General Evaluation Guidelines ..........................................................................................................9
B. Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals .................................................................................................10
C. Performance Standard ....................................................................................................................10
D. Acceptance Time.............................................................................................................................11
E. Contract Negotiation........................................................................................................................11
F. Term of Contract..............................................................................................................................11
G. Commencement of Services............................................................................................................12
XI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS................................................................12
A. Qualifications and Experience .........................................................................................................12
B. Collateralization Provisions .............................................................................................................12
C. Conversion Considerations .............................................................................................................12
D. Banking Supplies and Forms...........................................................................................................13
E. Report Formats................................................................................................................................13
F. Additional or Specific Response Items Related to General Requirements and Specifications: .......13
G. Emergency Services and Disaster Recovery ..................................................................................13
XII. DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS AND SERVICES BEING PROVIDED TO THE CITY ........14
A. Overview of Current Banking Services ............................................................................................14
B. Accounts and Services ....................................................................................................................14
XIII. RESPONSE ITEMS FOR ACCOUNTS AND SERVICES .............................................................17
A. Proposal for Accounts and Services................................................................................................17
B. Additional or Specific Response Items Related to Accounts and Services......................................17
C. Performance Indicators ...................................................................................................................18
D. Implementation................................................................................................................................18
XIV. FUTURE SERVICES AND ENHANCEMENTS...........................................................................19
A. Credit Cards and Procurement Cards. ............................................................................................19
B. Additional Services at City Locations...............................................................................................19
C. Short-term Financing .......................................................................................................................19
D. Small Scale Financing .....................................................................................................................19
E. Bond Issues and Lease-Purchase Transactions .............................................................................19
F. Training Programs for City Employees ............................................................................................19
G. Technological Advances..................................................................................................................19
H. Other Enhancements.......................................................................................................................19
XV. ATTACHMENTS..................................................................................................................20
Attachment A-Certification by Institutions Responding to the Request for Proposals.....................21
Attachment B-Service Pricing Form................................................................................................22
Attachment C-Proposal Preparation Checklist................................................................................24
Attachment D-Armored Car Courier Service Stops ........................................................................25
Attachment E-City of Fort Collins Standard Services Agreement ...................................................26
4
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PR OPOSAL NO. P1039 BANKING SERVICES
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from banks qualified under Colorado Revised
Statutes to provide banking services for municipal governments.
Written proposals, seven (7) will be received at the Office of Purchasing & Risk Management, PO
Box 580, Fort Collins, CO 80522. Proposals will be received before 3:00 P.M. (our clock),
September 18, 2006, Proposal No. P1039
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to, Chuck Seest Financial
Officer (970) 221-6795 or Harold Hall, Investment Administrator (970) 221-6784.
Questions regarding proposal submittal or process should be directed to James B. O'Neill II,
CPPO, FNIGP Director of Purchasing and Risk Management (970) 221-6775.
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows:
1. Download the Proposal/Bid from the BuySpeed Webpage,
https://secure2.fcgov.com/bso/login.jsp
2. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort Collins, and request
a copy of the Bid.
Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have
a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-
making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be
rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any gift,
gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback or any items of monetary value from any person who has
or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be
rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures
that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Sincerely,
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
5
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PROPOSAL NO. P1039 BANKING SERVICES
I. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The City of Fort Collins and its Finance Department (hereafter referred to as the City) is seeking
proposals from qualified banks interested in providing banking and direct deposit payroll
processing services to the City and its employees. These services are to meet the City’s
banking services needs as described in this Request for Proposal (RFP) and shall include:
Depository Services
Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Wire Transfer Services
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Lock Box Service
Direct Deposit Payroll
Controlled Disbursements, Account Reconciliation, and Positive Pay
Information Reporting
Banking-Treasury Workstations
Armored Car Courier
Additional Future Services or Enhancements
This RFP contains the instructions governing the proposals to be submitted, the material to be
included within the RFP, minimum requirements that must be met to be eligible for
consideration, and other requirements.
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City is a municipal corporation organized under Article XX of the Constitution of the State of
Colorado. The City derives its powers from the State Constitution, applicable Colorado Revised
Statues, and the home rule charter.
The City’s current banking services are provided by the First National Bank of Fort Collins. First
National (and its predecessors) has provided banking services to the City for over 25 years.
According to a separate agreement and not subject to this RFP, Wells Fargo provides the City
with security safe-keeping services. Also subject to a separate agreement and not subject to
this RFP, the LaSalle Bank of Chicago, Illinois provides purchasing card services for the City.
III. INVITATION TO PROPOSE
By this Request for Proposal, the City is contacting prospective banks that have an interest or
are known to meet the “Requirements to Propose” as specified below. All interested institutions
that were not contacted are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the policies,
procedures, and dates set forth herein. NOTE: In the event of a “no proposal,” please sign the
RFP, indicate “No Proposal,” and return.
6
The City has no expressed or implied obligation to reimburse responding banks for any
expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request.
All material submitted to the City of Fort Collins in response to or regarding this RFP becomes
the property of the City and will be returned to the bank only at the City’s option.
The City reserves the right to withdraw this RFP at any time and for any reason. The City may
issue any combination of clarifications, modifications, or amendments it may deem appropriate.
IV. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PROPOSE
The City’s minimum requirements for banks responding to this RFP include:
a. A Green VERIBANC, Inc. rating
b. Total assets of at least $2 Billion
c. Approval as an Eligible Public Fund Depository by the Colorado State Banking Board
d. Capital ratios indicating the bank is at least adequately capitalized
The City cannot enter into a contract with a bank that does not meet the minimum criteria
outlined above. Bids from banks that do not meet the minimum criteria may not be considered.
Banks that do not currently meet the minimum criteria but desire to submit a proposal must
include a written Justification for Consideration. A written Justification for Consideration does
not obligate the selection committee to consider the proposal of a bank that does not meet the
minimum criteria. Designation as an eligible public depository by the State Banking Board
cannot be waived.
V. PROPOSAL CALENDAR
The following calendar outlines the critical dates for the City of Fort Collins Banking Services
RFP process. The City reserves the right to adjust this timetable as required and will provide
written notice of any changes to all banks that may desire to submit a proposal.
Date Event
August 21 RFP issued
September 8 Written Proposal Inquiries Due by 3:00 p.m.
September 18 Proposals due. Sealed proposals with seven (7) copies.
October 11 Interviews, if necessary.
November 1 Evaluations completed. Contract sent to selected bank
November 6- Implementation
December 31
January 1, 2006 Contract begins
7
VI. IINQUIRIES ABOUT THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND THE SUBJECT
Any questions or clarification regarding this RFP and the subjects contained therein must be
made in writing on or before September 8th. If there is any perceived ambiguity, conflict,
discrepancy, omission, or other error in the RFP, the Bank should immediately notify the City in
writing and request modification or clarification of the document. Required modifications to the
RFP or responses to all submitted inquiries will be given by written notice to all potential firms
on or before September 12th.
The bank desiring to submit a proposal is responsible for clarifying any ambiguity, conflict,
discrepancy, omission, or other error in the RFP prior to submitting the proposal.
Please direct all written inquiries to: James B. O’Neill, Director of Purchasing
City of Fort Collins
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80521
By facsimile: (970) 221-6707
Via e-mail: joneill@fcgov.com
Such inquiries will be accepted until 2:00 p.m., September 8, 2006. All inquiries regarding
content or banking services issues received by the Purchasing Department will be forwarded to
the appropriate staff person for review and will receive a response.
Contact with City personnel, other than written inquiries to Jim O’Neill, Chuck Seest, or Harold
Hall regarding this RFP may be grounds for elimination from the selection process.
VII. NEWS RELEASE
News releases pertaining to this selection process or any part of the subject shall not be made
without prior written approval by the Financial Officer. Direct all information regarding news
releases to:
Mr. Chuck Seest, Financial Officer
City of Fort Collins Finance Department
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580
Facsimile: 970/221-6782
E-mail: cseest@fcgov.com
8
VIII. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
A. Submittal
The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any ideas or
information provided in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected.
Submittal of a proposal indicates acceptance by the bank of the conditions contained in
the RFP unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in
the contract between the City and the Bank.
According to the Colorado Open Records Act, all information submitted in response to
this RFP is a public record. Such information will be available for inspection upon
completion of contract negotiations and award. The bidder should not include as a part
of the response to this RFP any information that the bank believes to be a trade secret
or other privileged or confidential data. If the bank wishes to include such information in
the proposal, then the material must be placed in a separate envelope and labeled with
the proposal number and clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL”. The City will endeavor to
keep that information confidential, separate and apart from the proposal, subject to the
provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act (CRS 23-72-201 et.seq.) or order court.
B. Format
All banks should organize their proposals according to the format described below.
Failure to comply with all provisions of this RFP may result in the proposal being
disqualified. Significant deviation from the format prescribed below may also result in
the proposal being disqualified.
Banks must submit proposals that are substantially complete, thorough, and accurate.
Brochures and other similar background material may be attached to the proposal but
will not be used by the City evaluation team in determining the extent to which the
proposal is responsive or complete.
Proposal should be bound and include the following items (in order):
1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Executive Summary
4. Responses to the “Minimum Requirements”
5. Responses to the “General Requirements and Specifications”
6. Responses to the Response Items for Accounts and Services
7. Responses to the “Additional or Future Services and Enhancements”
8. Account Analysis Form
9. Signed Copy of the Proposal Certification Form (Attachment A)
10. Completed Service Pricing Schedule
11. Appendices
The City has created a proposal checklist (Attachment C) to guide banks in the proposal
preparation. Failure to include all items listed on the checklist may result in the
disqualification of the proposal.
9
C. Implied Requirements
Products and services that are not specifically requested in the RFP, but are necessary
to provide the functional capabilities offered by the bank, shall be included in the
proposal.
D. Required Items
Included in the sealed proposal package, but not bound with the proposal, each bank
must include a Transmittal Letter. This letter should briefly state the bank’s
understanding of the work to be accomplished, provide a commitment to perform the
work, and indicate the proposal is firm and irrevocable for the period of the contract. It
should also identify all materials and enclosures included in the response to the RFP.
Each bank must submit copies of its three (3) most recent audited financial statements in
the sealed proposal package, but should not bind the statements with the proposal
document.
E. Exceptions to the Prescribed Format
In prescribing the format for proposals, the City desires to make the responses from the
banks consistent and comparable. The City recognizes that banks may vary in their
approach and processes to providing the required services. Proposals that deviate
significantly to the required format may be rejected. All requested information must be
submitted, or if not, an explanatory statement summarizing the bank’s reasons for not
submitting the requested information must be provided.
F. Proposal Term
All proposals must be valid for 180 calendar days from the required submittal date.
X. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION
A. General Evaluation Guidelines
Opening Time and Date: Purchasing staff will open proposals on September 18, 2006,
at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Savings Time, at the Purchasing Division Officer located
at 215 N. Mason, Fort Collins, Colorado.
Public Record Disclaimer: Under the Colorado Open Records Act, all information in the
proposals is a public record and will be available for inspection upon completion of
contract negotiations and award. Only the names of the banks submitting proposals will
be released prior to the completion of contract negotiations and award.
The City’s proposal evaluation team will read and evaluate all proposals submitted. The
evaluation team will include the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, the
Financial Officer, the Finance Department Investment Administrator, and other City staff
members.
Throughout the evaluation and selection process, the Director of Purchasing and
Financial Officer reserve the right, in the best interest of the City, to request additional
information or clarification from the banks, or allow corrections of errors or omissions. At
the discretion of the City, banks may be requested to make oral presentations as part of
the evaluation process.
After proposals are opened, banks may not amend or clarify submitted proposals unless
the Director of Purchasing and Risk Management requests such information.
10
B. Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals
The evaluation team will use the following criteria to judge and score the written
proposals and, if necessary, for interviews.
The rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest score, 3 being an average
rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating.
WEIGHTING
FACTOR
QUALIFICATION
STANDARD
2.5
Cost
Fees and Compensation The proposal that provides
the banking services at the lowest total cost to the City.
The total cost for the requested banking services will be
determined using the attached Pricing Schedule
(Attachment B)
2.5
Understanding City
Needs
Degree to which the proposal and supporting materials
demonstrate that the bank understands the City’s
needs and operational requirements. Quality and
scope of the conversion implementation plan.
1.0
Financial Strength
Evaluation of key financial ratios and financial position
provided by independent rating services.
3.0
Scope of Services
Scope of Banking Services. The availability and quality
of services proposed by the bank. Includes the value
of any new product or service suggestions or other new
ideas and enhancements.
1.0
Experience
The experience, resources, and qualifications of the
bank and individuals assigned to the City’s account.
Relevant experience managing similar relationships
with public sector clients..
At the option of the City, interviews and site visits may be conducted with some or
all of the banks responding to this Request for Proposal. The final selection will be
based on an evaluation of all of the information submitted and the City's
determinations that the proposal will best serve the City's needs.
C. Performance Standard
In their proposals, banks should strive to meet or exceed the standards of performance
provided in this RFP. The evaluation team retains the SOLE responsibility to determine
the extent to which proposals meet or exceed the standards of the City.
11
D. Acceptance Time
The City intends to make a bid selection for contract negotiations by November 1, 2006.
Award shall be recommended to the respondent whose proposal best meets the needs
of the city, not necessarily to the lowest cost respondent.
E. Contract Negotiation
If necessary, the City shall have the right to negotiate with one or more of the banks that
respond to this RFP or the successful bank. The content of the RFP and the selected
bank, including the scope of services, will become an integral part of the Contract, but
may modified by the Contract.
By responding to this RFP, the bank acknowledges the willingness to include, in the
Contract, any information provided in response to this RFP.
A proposal in response to this RFP is an offer to contract with the City based on the
terms, conditions, scope of work, and specifications contained in the RFP. The City’s
Standard Services Agreement is attached as Attachment G. The City expects that both
parties will execute the contract prior to November 6, 2006.
During the period between the award and the completion of the Contract, this RFP, in
conjunction with the accepted proposal, will constitute, unless otherwise negotiated, a
legal binding contract between the City and the selected bank.
According to the Contract, the City may terminate the Contract upon 90 calendar days
written notice.
The selected bank shall waive all rights to security interests and rights to set-offs to City
deposits.
The City retains the specific power and authority to require the selected bank to furnish,
such information the City may request or demand concerning the portion of deposits
which are issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the amounts of the
bank’s capital funds, and the nature, amount, market value, and location of the eligible
collateral maintained or pledged by it to secure City deposits.
F. Term of Contract
The City is seeking a contract for a period of one (1) year, with the option to renew four
(4) additional one-year periods. In order to determine the maximum cost of the banking
services contract, the City will evaluate each proposal based on the entire contract cost
over five years. Therefore, specific annual costs must be given for each of the five
years. Please note that Attachment A requires a total dollar cost for each of the five
years.
12
G. Commencement of Services
The City expects that banking services selected through this RFP process shall
commence on or before January 1, 2007.
XI. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. Qualifications and Experience
• Describe the bank’s size and location of primary site and service site, size of
staff, staff designated for the City’s account, and staff designated for the
transition
• Identify key measures of the bank’s financial strength, for example, capital ratios,
market capitalization, total assets etc.
• Provide ratings for the bank and bank holding company from two of the following
agencies: Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, Thomson Bank Watch, or VERIBANC.
• Provide Proof of Compliance with the Colorado Public Depository Act (PDPA).
• Provide contact names and addresses from three other public entities with
service demands similar in size and scope as the City of Fort Collins.
B. Collateralization Provisions
• Copy of PDPA designation and Certificate of Eligible Public Depository
• Explain how funds over $100,000 will be collateralized
C. Conversion Considerations
The Bank is to assist the City with conversion and compensate the City for any and all
costs associated with banking services changes.
Describe the Bank’s proposal for conversion.
Provide a detailed description of any assistance the Bank would provide to the
City during the conversion process.
Banks submitting proposals should describe how they would compensate the
City if the award of this RFP results in a bank change for the City. The
description should be specific in addressing items such as:
-Collection and replacement of all old forms, check stock, deposit slips, bank
bags, endorsements stamps, VISA, MasterCard equipment, etc.
-Coordination of computer and computer system compatibility
-Customer service assistance during the conversion period
-Customer service assistance after the conversion period
-Reimbursement for City staff time or temporary employees required to
convert services to the new bank
-Reprogramming and revisions of the City’s financial systems if required
• Itemize all estimated costs associated with the issues immediately above.
Describe how the bank would compensate the City for the cost of conversion if
selected.
13
D. Banking Supplies and Forms
The Bank will provide supplies and forms for services used by the City
• Include a List of all supplies and forms to be used to provide the services
• Costs to the City must be itemized and included on the Pricing Schedule
E. Report Formats
All proposing banks must include sample reports.
F. Additional or Specific Response Items Related to General Requirements and
Specifications:
• How will the bank remain aware of and in compliance with federal and state
requirements?
• List any known or anticipated banking structure changes for the Corporate,
Primary, and Local offices for the next five years.
• List any known or anticipated banking structure changes for the banking industry
in general for the next five years. Please be specific.
• List all recent or anticipated merger, acquisition, or charter change to the Bank
that could affect the City in the next five years. Please be specific.
• Describe the type of insurance policy the bank carries on held funds and funds in
transit. State the name of the insurance provider.
• Please explain how the daily sweep of excess funds are invested. Do you have
an agreement with a Local Government Investment Pool for this purpose?
G. Emergency Services and Disaster Recovery
• Describe the bank’s disaster recovery plan in detail; when was the plan last
updated? Tested?
o What is the location of the off-site facilities?
o How quickly can the off-site facilities be activated in case of an emergency?
o Has the emergency services and disaster recovery plan been implemented
for a real disaster? Please provide a narrative describing the situation.
o What is the contingency if the regular disaster back-up site is unavailable and
prevents work from being processed on a same day basis?
• Does the bank compensate in the event of a loss?
14
XII. DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT ACCOUNTS AND SERVICES BEING PROVIDED TO THE CITY
A. Overview of Current Banking Services
First National Bank of Fort Collins is the current provider of banking services for the City.
The current banking relationship includes the following accounts and services (detailed
descriptions provided below):
1. Item processing (credits and debits: including cash/ check clearing, Automated
Clearing House deposits – ACHs and Electronic Funds Transfers – EFTs).
2. Receipt/disbursement accounts and safety deposit boxes.
3. Out-going and incoming wire services.
4. Lock-box processing for utility payments and sales and use tax payments.
5. Daily armored car courier service.
6. Daily account sweep and transfers via telephone.
7. Account statements, reports and account analysis.
B. Accounts and Services
1. Item processing
a. Receipts
Deposits are collected from several City locations and taken to the bank where
they are credited to the City’s checking account. The bank also credits payments
received from customer utility bills and sales tax receipts through a lock-box
arrangement with the City. The bank collects payments on behalf of the City in
the form of cash, check, account transfer, wire transfer, EFT and ACH.
Average monthly transaction detail:
Number of items processed: 51,971
b. Disbursements
The City processes its general payroll every two weeks and its pension payroll
monthly. City employees have the option of receiving their payroll in the form of
a physical paycheck or a direct deposit. For direct deposit, the City provides the
bank with a file containing all account information, and the bank handles the
transfer.
Average monthly transaction detail:
Number of physical paychecks: 1,450
Number of direct deposits 3,750
Tax payments (EFT): 8
The City processes its accounts payable checks regularly on Monday and
Thursday of each week.
Average monthly transaction detail:
Number of checks processed: 2,900
15
2. Accounts and Safety Deposit Boxes
a. Money market interest account
Primary depository account for utility payment receipts, sales tax receipts and
customer deposits/payments. This account is swept to a zero balance each
morning into a local government investment pool.
b. Payroll account
Disbursement account used for bi-weekly and monthly payroll.
c. Accounts payable account
Disbursement account used for all accounts payable checks, EFT, wires and
ACH withdrawals.
d. Additional special accounts
1. Self insurance account (payment of claims)
2. HOME program account (receipt of federal grant draws)
3. CDBG account (receipt of program income, grant draws, etc.)
4. Check clearing fund (receipts with insufficient funds, closed accounts, are
debited from this account)
5. Utility Funds’ mini-checking account (low balance, low transaction account
used by the City’s utility funds for misc. payments)
e. Safety deposit boxes
One large (3” by 6” by 12”) box is required for use by the City.
3. Wire services
The City uses the fed wire system as a primary form of payment distribution. Both
incoming and outgoing wires are handled by the City’s primary banking relationship.
Average monthly transaction detail:
Outgoing wires: 33
Incoming wires: 10
4. Lock box processing
The Lock box must have a Fort Collins postal address.
The City has a lock box arrangement with its current bank. Items are processed
centrally at the primary bank location and credited directly to the City’s account.
Average monthly transaction detail:
Utility lock box payments: 37,000
Sales/ Use tax lock box payments: 3,000
5. Armored Car Courier Service
The City’s current banking services includes an armored car courier service that
picks up deposits and receipts on a daily basis. The deposits are taken directly to
the bank and credited to the City’s account. A duplicate copy of the deposit ticket is
taken to the City’s cashiering department.
Average monthly transaction detail:
Number of City locations requiring service: 22
Number of courier pickups per month: 360
16
6. On-Line Services
On-line services will include the ability to review balance reporting for all accounts
(prior day, current position, and lockbox availability), view disbursement account
activity and initiate stop-payments, generate wire and ACH and book and drawdown
transfers, and allow the setup of repetitive transfer templates.
7. Account statements, reports, and account analysis
The bank provides:
• Detailed account statements (hardcopy reports and data files) - Monthly
• Detailed account analysis - Monthly
• CD-ROM containing images of cleared checks- Weekly
• Credit card merchant statement - Monthly
• Faxed copies of ACH returns – as needed
The bank calculates all costs for services that are off-set by an earnings credit from
compensating accounting balances. The account analysis statement depicts costs that are
directly related to the number of transactions (for example, lock box processing, credit card
processing, etc.
8. Paycards
300 to 400 per pay period
17
RESPONSE ITEMS FOR ACCOUNTS AND SERVICES
C. Proposal for Accounts and Services
• Proposals from banks must include a description for providing the City with
accounts and services:
o This should be a detailed technical and narrative response regarding the
ability to provide and availability of the services itemized in Section XI.
o Information provided in this narrative portion of the proposal must in be
the order described in Section XI.
o The narrative should adequately describe how the services proposed by
the bank match the current banking services requirements of the City.
o The narrative should provide a detailed description of the bank’s proposal
for the City’s account structure, including the number and type of
accounts, the relationship between the accounts, and the ability to
transfer and track account balances.
• Please include a description of all reporting and communication methods and
identify any customer service issues.
• All proposals for accounts and services must provide the minimum level and type
of services described in Section XI. Any variations from the services currently
used by the City must be expressly listed.
• Proposals for accounts and services should be limited to services that provide, or
are directly related to, the services described in Section XI. Any enhancements
to the services described in Section XI must be provided in Section XIII:
Additional or Future Services.
D. Additional or Specific Response Items Related to Accounts and Services
• For each of the services desired by the City, explain how the bank will be
compensated for its services.
• Describe how all charges for services and supplies are to be paid. Include all
itemized costs for services on Attachment B- Service Pricing Form included with
this RFP.
• Describe the process required for the City or the bank to change or amend
procedures.
• State the procedure for dating the deposits that are delivered to the bank by
courier. Is there a specific cut-off time for deposits to be credited on the same
day as deposited? Will they be dated as of the calendar day of delivery,
especially on the last working day of the month?
• Describe how deposits will be listed on the bank statements. The City prefers
that the first sort be by date and then by amount on the deposit tape and the
reconciliation.
• Please provide a detailed narrative describing your bank’s controlled
disbursement process.
18
• Describe the formats and media the bank’s computer system accepts:
- Checks issued and deposits for the month (City providing information to
the bank)
- Paid items and deposits received (bank providing information to the City)
- All exceptions to the above.
• Indicate the provider the bank will use to provide City stock. The City’s check
forms require precise specifications. Explain how the provider will be able to
customize to meet the City’s needs.
• Describe how the bank will provide check cashing services for City employees
with City checks who do not have an account with the bank.
• Indicate the cost of accounts for new City employees using direct deposit or for
current employees who change to direct deposit.
• Describe how the bank will use Electronic Data Interchange, Electronic Funds
Interchange or other technological methods to pay City invoices.
• Describe armored car service to the City according to the schedule provided at
Attachment D. Include all costs and describe how this service would operate. If
unable to provide this service, explicitly describe an alternative arrangement.
• Please address the following daily cash management and investment issues:
- Minimum balance for accounts
- Method used for handling daylight overdrafts
- How and when the bank will notify the City when an account on the direct
deposit tape is closed
- Requirements for notification of cancellation of direct deposits, both
before and after the tape is processed by the City and provided to the
Bank
- Describe the time variance between processing the direct deposit tape by
the Bank and the official release date of funds
E. Performance Indicators
The Bank Administration Institute has established quality indicators for services
contemplated in this Request for Proposal. Does your bank measure performance using
these indicators? If so, please indicate the measurements reported for the most recent
Annual BAI survey. If not, please provide other indicators of the quality of services that
your bank would provide to the City.
F. Implementation
• Provide a copy of all documents the bank will require to implement the services that
it would provide to the City.
• Provide a detailed description of the implementation process, including testing, and a
sample implementation schedule.
• What is the average lead time required for implementation? What are the critical
factors that may impact the lead time?
• Describe the training the bank will provide for the implementation, including materials
to be supplied by the bank or required of the City.
19
XIII. FUTURE SERVICES AND ENHANCEMENTS
The following are examples of areas that a bank could provide service enhancements. The list
is intended to be illustrative, not limiting.
A. Credit Cards and Procurement Cards.
The current bank provides a limited number of credit cards for a limited number of
employees. The City uses LaSalle Bank of Chicago to provide procurement cards to
City employees.
B. Additional Services at City Locations
The City is interested in the bank’s ability to provide banking services to specific City
locations that may benefit City customers and employees. For example, a bank may be
willing to set up a limited banking services site at City locations that have high service
demands. Another example would be providing Automated Teller Machines at certain
sites.
C. Short-term Financing
From time to time, the City may need to have short-term, emergency financing available.
Please indicate the bank’s willingness to have such “on-demand” short-term financing
service. Please explain the minimum and maximum amount and term of the financing.
Please indicate the procedure and time frame to arrange such financing.
D. Small Scale Financing
Occasionally, the City or its component units need to conduct short-term borrowings.
Please indicate the bank’s interest in participating in small, short-term borrowings. The
City would like to know how competitive the bank could be in such situations.
E. Bond Issues and Lease-Purchase Transactions
The City is a regular issuer of long-term bonds and lease-purchase transactions. Please
indicate if the bank has the capability, interest, and competitiveness to bid on such
transactions. Does the bank have the experience and capability to provide financial
advisor for competitive sale bond issues?
F. Training Programs for City Employees
Many of the City’s employees have an interest in investing, economics, finance, and
banking. Please describe any training or educational programs the bank may provide to
employees of their clients. Please indicate the banks level of interest in partnering with
the City to provide such a program for its employees.
G. Technological Advances
The City is interested in technological advances that the bank has to offer. Please
identify areas of technology in which that the bank is proficient. The City is continuously
seeking methods to use technology to improve productivity and enhance customer
service.
H. Other Enhancements
The City is continuously striving to keep up with advances in the finance and banking
fields. Please indicate any other services or capabilities that your institution believes
would be beneficial to the City of Fort Collins. The Finance Department is always
interested in suggestions to improve the way it conducts its financial procedures and
affairs. Practical suggestions may or may not be considered in the evaluation of the
proposal.
20
XIV. ATTACHMENTS
A. Certification by Institutions Responding to the Request for Proposals
B. Service Pricing Form
C. Proposal Preparation Checklist
D. Armored Car Courier Service Stops
E. City of Fort Collins Standard Services Agreement
21
Attachment A-Certification by Institutions Responding to the Request for Proposals
City of Fort Collins
Request for Proposal: P1039 Banking Services
Proposal Certification
The undersigned hereby affirms that:
1. He or she is a duly authorized agent of the Bank issuing this proposal and that all
information provided in the proposal is true and accurate;
2. He or she has read the conditions and specifications that have been made available to
the bank in conjunction with this RFP and fully understand and accepts these terms
unless specific variations have been expressly listed in the bank’s proposal;
3. The bank will follow and adhere to all terms and conditions and provide, at a minimum,
all services as expressed in the RFP and the bank’s proposal responding to the RFP;
4. The bank is qualified as a public depository as required in this RFP or, if not, has
submitted a Justification for Consideration addressing any failure to meet the criteria;
5. The bank’s proposal is offered independently of any other proposer and is in full
compliance with the terms specified in the RFP;
6. The bank will accept any awards made to it, contingent on contract negotiation, as a
result of this RFP for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days following the date and time
of the bid opening; and
7. If awarded a contract, the bank warrants that it will not delegate or subcontract it’s
responsibilities without the express prior written permission of the City of Fort Collins.
Signature of Bank Official:_______________________________________________________
Name of Official (typed): ________________________________________________________
Title: __________________________________________________________
Name of Bank: __________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Note: Proposals submitted without the manual signature of an authorized agent of the bank
may be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.
22
Attachment B-Service Pricing Form
PRICING SCHEDULE
Type of Service
Annual Number of Items
or Dollars Processed
Cost per item or
Monthly Charges
Annual Cost of
Service
A. Depository Services
Demand Accounts & Activity
Interest-bearing demand accounts
Non-interest bearing demand accts
Balance transfers
Deposits by check (incl. lockbox)
Payment of vendor checks
Payment of insurance checks
Payment of payroll checks
Check sorting
Stop payments
Returned checks
Banking Supplies
Visa/MasterCard slips
Demand account deposit slips
Currency exchange
Cashier’s checks
Traveler’s checks
Safe deposit boxes (3)
Coin wrappers
Petty cash requests
Locking money bags
4
9
1,500
700,000
45,000
4,000
25,000
75,000
400
400
2,000
4,000
120
1,000
$50,000
1
3,000
60
90
B. Automated Clearing House
Incoming
Outgoing (excl. payroll-see below)
500
120
C. Wire Transfer Services
Incoming domestic
Outgoing domestic
Incoming international
23
PRICING SCHEDULE (cont.)
Type of Service
Annual Number of Items
or Dollars Processed
Cost per item or
Monthly Charges
Annual Cost of
Service
H. Information Reporting
Account statements (hardcopy rpt)
Account statements (file)
Cleared checks images (CD-ROM)
Credit card merchant statements
ACH returns (faxed copy)
Account analysis
108
108
26
12
50
12
I. Banking Treasury Workstation
2
J. Armored Car Courier
Number of City locations
Number of pickups
22
4,000
K. Bank Representatives to Work
with City
2
TOTAL ANNUAL COST OF SERVICE for 2006 __________
TOTAL ANNUAL COST OF SERVICE for 2007 __________
TOTAL ANNUAL COST OF SERVICE for 2008 __________
TOTAL ANNUAL COST OF SERVICE for 2009 __________
TOTAL ANNUAL COST OF SERVICE for 2010 __________
TOTAL COST FOR FIVE YEARS __________
24
Attachment C-Proposal Preparation Checklist
City of Fort Collins Proposal Checklist
_____ Part 1. The Proposal
_____ Title Page
____ Table of Contents
____ Executive Summary
____ Response to Section X
____ Response to Section XI
____ Response to Section XII
____ Response to Section XIII
____ Account Analysis Form
____ Samples of Bank Transaction Form, Supplies, and Reports
____ Executed copy of Attachment A-
Certification by Institutions Responding to the Request for Proposals
____ Completed copy of Attachment B-
Services Pricing Schedule
____ Appendices
_____ Part 2. Additional Items (not bound with the proposal)
____ Signed Letter of Transmittal
____ Written Justification for Consideration (only for banks that do not meet the
minimum requirements)
____ Three (3) most recent Financial Statements
____ Proprietary or confidential information
____ Please cross-reference such information to the appropriate section of the
bound proposal
____ The envelope should be clearly marked “confidential” and include the
RFP Number P
____ Deliver the seven (7) copies of the Proposal so that it will be received by 3:00 PM (our
Clock) September 18, 2006.
25
Attachment D-Armored Car Courier Service Stops
City of Fort Collins
Banking Services
Armored Car Courier Service Stops
Facility Street Address Service Frequency Day of the Week
City Finance Department 215 N. Mason, 2nd Floor 3 times a week
Customer Information
Services 300 S. College Avenue 10 times a week
Municipal Court Office 201 LaPorte Ave. 5 times a week
Parks & Recreation Office 214 N. Howes 5 times a week
Library 201 Peterson Street 5 times a week
Museum 200 Mathews 1 time a week Friday
Mulberry Pool 424 W. Mulberry 5 times a week
EPIC 1801 Riverside Avenue 5 times a week
Lincoln Center 417 W. Magnolia 5 times a week
Senior Center 1200 Raintree 5 times a week
Cemetery 1900 W. Mountain Ave. 1 time a week
Parks Department S. Bryan 1 time a week
Collindale Golf 1441 E. Horsetooth Road 7 times a week
City Park Nine Golf 411 S. Bryan Street 7 times a week
Southridge Golf 5750 S. Lemay Street 7 times a week
TransFort 6570 Portner Road 1 time a week
Parking Office 210 Olive 5 times a week
Parking Garage 102 Remington Street 6 times a week
Smart Trips 235 Mathews 1 time a week
Building Inspection 281 N. College 5 times a week
Engineering 281 N. College 5 times a week
Various Drop Boxes Located in the City 5 times a week
26
Attachment E-City of Fort Collins Standard Services Agreement
(Sample)
SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into the day and year set forth below by and
between THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation, hereinafter
referred to as the "City" and ____________________________, hereinafter referred to as
"Service Provider".
WITNESSETH:
In consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, it is agreed
by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Service Provider agrees to provide services in
accordance with the scope of services attached hereto as Exhibit "A", consisting of ____ (____)
page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Work Schedule. [Optional] The services to be performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be performed in accordance with the Work Schedule attached hereto as
Exhibit "B", consisting of ____ (____) page[s], and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. Time of Commencement and Completion of Services. The services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be initiated within ______________ (____) days
following execution of this Agreement. Services shall be completed no later than
_______________. Time is of the essence. Any extensions of the time limit set forth above
must be agreed upon in a writing signed by the parties.
4. Contract Period. [Option 1] This Agreement shall commence upon the date of
execution shown on the signature page of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and
effect for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. In addition, at the option of
27
the City, the Agreement may be extended for an additional period of one (1) year at the rates
provided with written notice to the Professional mailed no later than ninety (90) days prior to
contract end.
4. Contract Period. [Option 2] This Agreement shall commence ________, 200_,
and shall continue in full force and effect until ________, 200_, unless sooner terminated as
herein provided. In addition, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be extended for
additional one year periods not to exceed ___ (_) additional one year periods. Renewals and
pricing changes shall be negotiated by and agreed to by both parties. The Denver Boulder
Greeley CPIU published by the Colorado State Planning and Budget Office will be used as a
guide. Written notice of renewal shall be provided to the Service Provider and mailed no later
than ninety (90) days prior to contract end.
5. Delay. If either party is prevented in whole or in part from performing its
obligations by unforeseeable causes beyond its reasonable control and without its fault or
negligence, then the party so prevented shall be excused from whatever performance is
prevented by such cause. To the extent that the performance is actually prevented, the Service
Provider must provide written notice to the City of such condition within fifteen (15) days from
the onset of such condition.
[Early Termination clause here as an option.
6. Early Termination by City/Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained
herein, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause by providing written
notice of termination to the Service Provider. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by
the parties. All notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage
prepaid and sent to the following addresses:
City: Service Provider:
28
__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________
__________________________ ______________________________
In the event of early termination by the City, the Service Provider shall be paid for services
rendered to the date of termination, subject only to the satisfactory performance of the Service
Provider's obligations under this Agreement. Such payment shall be the Service Provider's sole
right and remedy for such termination.
7. Contract Sum. The City shall pay the Service provider for the performance of this
Contract, subject to additions and deletions provided herein, the sum of Dollars
($_________) [Option Cost Breakdown is attached Exhibit "C"]
8. City Representative. The City will designate, prior to commencement of the
work, its representative who shall make, within the scope of his or her authority, all necessary
and proper decisions with reference to the services provided under this agreement. All requests
concerning this agreement shall be directed to the City Representative.
9. Independent Service provider. The services to be performed by Service Provider
are those of an independent service provider and not of an employee of the City of Fort Collins.
The City shall not be responsible for withholding any portion of Service Provider's
compensation hereunder for the payment of FICA, Workmen's Compensation or other taxes or
benefits or for any other purpose.
10. Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into the Agreement
based on the special abilities of the Service Provider and that this Agreement shall be
considered as an agreement for personal services. Accordingly, the Service Provider shall
neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties arising under the Agreement without
the prior written consent of the City.
11. Acceptance Not Waiver. The City's approval or acceptance of, or payment for
any of the services shall not be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights or benefits
29
provided to the City under this Agreement or cause of action arising out of performance of this
Agreement.
12. Warranty.
(a) Service Provider warrants that all work performed hereunder shall be
performed with the highest degree of competence and care in accordance
with accepted standards for work of a similar nature.
(b) Unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, all materials and equipment
incorporated into any work shall be new and, where not specified, of the
most suitable grade of their respective kinds for their intended use, and all
workmanship shall be acceptable to City.
(c) Service Provider warrants all equipment, materials, labor and other work,
provided under this Agreement, except City-furnished materials,
equipment and labor, against defects and nonconformances in design,
materials and workmanship/workwomanship for a period beginning with
the start of the work and ending twelve (12) months from and after final
acceptance under the Agreement, regardless whether the same were
furnished or performed by Service Provider or by any of its subcontractors
of any tier. Upon receipt of written notice from City of any such defect or
nonconformances, the affected item or part thereof shall be redesigned,
repaired or replaced by Service Provider in a manner and at a time
acceptable to City.
13. Default. Each and every term and condition hereof shall be deemed to be a
material element of this Agreement. In the event either party should fail or refuse to perform
according to the terms of this agreement, such party may be declared in default thereof.
14. Remedies. In the event a party has been declared in default, such defaulting
party shall be allowed a period of ten (10) days within which to cure said default. In the event
the default remains uncorrected, the party declaring default may elect to (a) terminate the
Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific
performance; or (c) avail himself of any other remedy at law or equity. If the non-defaulting party
commences legal or equitable actions against the defaulting party, the defaulting party shall be
liable to the non-defaulting party for the non-defaulting party's reasonable attorney fees and
costs incurred because of the default.
30
15. Binding Effect. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto, constitutes the
entire agreement between the parties and shall be binding upon said parties, their officers,
employees, agents and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of the respective survivors, heirs,
personal representatives, successors and assigns of said parties.
16. Indemnity/Insurance. a. The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees against and from any and all actions,
suits, claims, demands or liability of any character whatsoever brought or asserted for injuries to
or death of any person or persons, or damages to property arising out of, result from or
occurring in connection with the performance of any service hereunder.
b. The Service Provider shall take all necessary precautions in performing the work
hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
c. Without limiting any of the Service Provider's obligations hereunder, the Service
Provider shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming the City as an additional
insured under this Agreement of the type and with the limits specified within Exhibit ___,
consisting of ______ (___) pages[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The Service Provider before commencing services hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director
of Purchasing and Risk Management, P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, Colorado 80522 one copy of
a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required from an insurance company acceptable
to the City.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, along with all Exhibits and other documents
incorporated herein, shall constitute the entire Agreement of the parties. Covenants or
representations not contained in this Agreement shall not be binding on the parties.
18. Law/Severability. The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern the construction
interpretation, execution and enforcement of this Agreement. In the event any provision of this
31
Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
holding shall not invalidate or render unenforceable any other provision of this Agreement.
19. Special Provisions. [Optional] Special provisions or conditions relating to the
services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit ___, consisting of
_____ (____) page[s], attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
a municipal corporation
By:_______________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Assistant City Attorney
[Insert Corporation's name] or
[Insert Partnership name] or
[Insert individual's name]
Doing business as ____[insert name of business]
By:_______________________________
__________________________________
PRINT NAME
__________________________________
CORPORATE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT
Date:_____________________________
ATTEST: (Corporate Seal)
_____________________________
CORPORATE SECRETARY
Outgoing international
200
500
20
20
D. Electronic Data Interchange
E. Lock Box Service
Utility payments
Sale & Use tax payments
Automated update of payments
500,000
40,000
540,000
F. Direct Deposit
Payroll (ACH)
Remittance of FICA & federal tax
Paycards
40,000
120
9,100
G. Controlled Disbursement,
Account Reconciliation and Positive
Pay
Account reconciliation
Positive pay
108
75,000