S000000410 REVISED Official Solicitation Price Sheet~4.xlsx

The file is an Official Solicitation Price Sheet for banking services issued by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services' Office of State Procurement, targeting the Arkansas Public Employees' Retirement System (APERS), Arkansas State Police Department (ASPRS), and Arkansas Judicial Retirement System (AJRS). The solicitation seeks a comprehensive banking services provider to deliver extensive services including ACH/EFT functions, remote deposit capabilities, wire transfer services, account validation, and online banking access. The procurement will utilize a weighted evaluation methodology with 700 points allocated to technical proposal elements and 300 points to cost, resulting in a maximum score of 1,000 points. Key dates include a submission deadline of May 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, interviews scheduled for May 15-16, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of July 1, 2025. The initial contract term is four years, with potential renewals for up to three additional one-year terms, not exceeding seven total consecutive years.

Minimum contractor qualifications include being a certified public depository with at least 5 years of experience in public retirement systems and full wire transfer capabilities. Contractors must comply with state-mandated restrictions, including certifications against boycotting Israel, employing illegal immigrants, or boycotting specific industries. The Official Solicitation Price Sheet provides a comprehensive pricing template for over 40 banking transaction and service types, with estimated annual transaction volumes. Contractors will submit per-unit costs for electronic banking activities, with the total estimated seven-year cost calculated automatically based on submitted unit prices. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were outlined, contractors must complete a Contract and Grant Disclosure and Certification Form, revealing any current or former government positions held by the applicant, spouse, or immediate family members. Subcontractor relationships must be disclosed, with each subcontractor required to submit a completed disclosure form within 10 days of entering an agreement.