RFQ-2026-0005_CDARS_Program_Relationship_Bank_Services_FINAL.docx.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Houston, Texas for Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service (CDARS) Program Relationship Bank Services to support the City Controller's Office. The City seeks qualified financial institutions to facilitate the placement and management of City deposits through the CDARS network. The City may award contracts to one or more qualified banks based on submitted qualifications. Qualifications were due on October 22, 2026. The resulting contract(s) will remain in effect until terminated by either party upon thirty days' written notice.

The RFQ document does not specify estimated contract value, pricing structure, service-level agreement terms, insurance requirements, performance metrics, deposit volume expectations, evaluation criteria, or a question deadline. A sample contract was attached to the solicitation but full content details are not accessible in the available materials. No incumbent information or renewal options are identified in the solicitation notice.