Banking Services

The City of Centralia, IL requires a USA-based vendor to provide depository, on-line banking, positive pay, collection and deposit, and purchasing card services. The buyer needs the vendor to perform the work offsite at the vendor's office premises and ensure a seamless transition that protects biweekly payroll, monthly pension payments, utility collections, ACH, wires, and other critical operations. Proposing banks must describe their service capabilities, deposit cutoff times, bag requirements, standard return and re-clear processing, and positive pay options with sample reports. Additionally, the vendor must supply internet-based banking software offering daily balance summary and detail reporting with check images, alongside online purchasing card management tools. The buyer accepts proposals for its budget and requires vendors to submit all questions no later than October 14, 2026. The text does not disclose evaluation criteria or specific submission deadline dates.