SCP Solicitation Details |
State Contracting Portal Solicitation Details |
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Organization |
Westbrook, Town of |
Project/Solicitation # |
1172 |
Solicitation Type |
Request for Proposal |
Due Date |
04/30/2020 |
Includes SBE/MBE Requirements |
NO |
Qualified Partnership |
NO |
Summary |
Cash Management and Banking Services |
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Addenda |
- PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR THIS RFP, DUE TO THE CURRENT HEALTH PANDEMIC, WE MAY BE DELAYING THE PUBLIC OPENING UNTIL A LATER DATE. WE WILL PUT A NOTICE ON THE TOWN WEBSITE AND CONTACT VENDORS WHO SUBMITTED PROPOSALS TO INFORM THEM OF WHEN THIS WILL OCCUR.
IF AT ALL POSSIBLE, PLEASE EMAIL PROPOSALS TO:
nbishop@westbrookct.us
shelchowski@westbrookct.us
- PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR THIS RFP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 9, 2020 AT 5:00PM
Responses to Questions - Banking and Cash Management Services
1. If a bank has branches in Clinton and Old Saybrook (within 4 miles of Town Hall) is that a reasonable distance to not require bank provided transportation?
Response – yes Clinton and Old Saybrook are a reasonable distance to not require bank provided transportation
2. Please provide the volume information for the various services currently utilized by the Town
Response – we are working with our current vendor to provide that information
3. Can the bank provide a link to financials in lieu of a hard copy?
Response – yes, a link to financials is acceptable in lieu of a hard copy
4. What is the average amount of loose coin included in a deposit?
Response – around $30 in coin and it is all rolled
5. Should the Certificate of Insurance be included with the Response or is it only required if the bank is awarded the bid?
Response – it would be preferable if the Certificate of Insurance could be sub
6. Do you currently have a Lockbox Provider?
Response – no, we do not currently have a lockbox provider. We are looking to have those services priced out.
7. Is your lockbox processed all year round?
Response – we do not currently utilize lockbox services
8. Where is your PO Box located today and is it owned by the Town?
Response – we do not have a PO Box
9. Do you provide envelopes for remitting of payments? Is it a window or non-window envelope?
Response – yes we do provide envelopes and there are window envelopes
10. Can you provide samples of your remittances?
Response – we should be able to provide pdf documents upon request
11. What tax software are you using today (e.g. QDS, MUNIS, etc)?
Response – we currently us Infinite Visions (a Tyler product), but are planning a switch at some point in the near future.
12. Can you provide a monthly breakdown of volume for the lockbox line items listed in Attachment C?
Response – at this time we do not currently have lockbox services, but are looking for pricing
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Contact Name |
Noel Bishop |
E-Mail |
nbishop@westbrookct.us |
Phone |
(860) 399-3040 |
FAX |
(860) 399-3015 |
WebSite |
http://www.westbrookct.us/ |
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Additional Description |
The Town of Westbrook invites qualified banking institutions to submit proposals to provide cash management and banking services. |
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