What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Tennessee seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive banking, cash management, and competitive interest rates services. The requested scope covers deposit products with proposed APYs, ACH and domestic wire transfers, online banking, account monitoring, Positive Pay, and remote deposit services. The vendor must also support integration with Sage Intacct and existing systems, including transaction reconciliation, update frequency, setup, testing, and implementation. Additional requirements include dedicated relationship managers, treasury management support, emergency availability, lender-required account arrangements, and detailed fees and other costs. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the vendor must perform all work offsite at its own office premises. Applicants must submit all questions no later than November 23, 2026, and the buyer is currently looking for proposals.
Scope of work
- Operating and interest-bearing deposit accounts
- Cash management and treasury management services
- Competitive interest-rate earnings on public funds
- ACH and domestic wire transfers
- Remote deposit capture and daily deposit services
- Fraud prevention and cybersecurity controls
- Electronic reporting and account reconciliation
- Lender-required Deposit Account Control Agreements (DACA)
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Stage II- Technical Evaluation | 75 Points |
| Stage III- Financial Evaluation | 25 Points |
| Bonus Points | 8pts |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified banks and financial institutions
- Appropriate banking credentials, financial stability, regulatory compliance, experience, and capacity
- Compliance with applicable Tennessee requirements governing protection and collateralization of public funds
- Maintain all required licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications
- Onshore (USA organization only)
Documents to include with your response
- Respondent's Proposal (Signed)
- Exhibit A, Scope of Services
- Exhibit B, Financial Proposal Worksheet
- Exhibit C, Suspension and Debarment Certification
- Exhibit D, Non-Collusive Affidavit
- Exhibit E, Authorization to Release Information
- Exhibit F, Insurance and Protection of Public Funds
- Signed Addenda acknowledgement (If applicable)
- Insurance Certificate(s)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via LEAD's online Bonfire Portal
- Instructions
- Proposals and documentation must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized through https://leadpublicschools.bonfirehub.com/opportunities prior to the deadline.
