Lockbox Remittance Services

This state and local contract opportunity is for Lockbox Remittance Services being procured by the Finance Office of the City of Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The city is seeking a qualified company to provide all mail opening, processing, and depositing capabilities, including personnel, equipment, work and storage space, and transportation for payment pick-up and delivery. The scope of work includes lockbox setup, payment processing, funds transfer, reporting, and customer service. Proposals are due on October 4, 2024, and the initial contract term is for a specified number of years with optional renewal periods. Pricing must be submitted on a provided form, and there are no minimum or maximum quantities, as service volumes will be based on actual usage. The government will consider set-aside opportunities for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. Funding for this contract will come from the city's general operating budget, subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Bidders must demonstrate their qualifications, experience, and capacity to deliver the required services.

The RFP does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range or potential award value is also not specified. The government entity is looking to establish a contract with a reliable provider of secure and efficient lockbox remittance services to support its finance operations.