Request for Information for Independent Feasibility Study Preparer

The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified CPA, consulting, and professional firms to be included on an approved list of consultants who can prepare independent feasibility studies for entities applying for bank charters, as required by Connecticut law. The RFI, identified by solicitation number DOB-1012, is specifically targeted at professional firms capable of conducting comprehensive and professional feasibility assessments for proposed banking entities. Interested firms must submit written information for consideration during the response period, which opens on June 10, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT and closes on July 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT. The primary point of contact for this RFI is Joseph Wallace, Banking Department Manager, located at 250-260 Constitution Plaza in Hartford, CT. Qualified firms will be evaluated based on their ability to provide independent, professional feasibility studies that meet the regulatory requirements for new bank charter applications in Connecticut. The RFI is structured with Free On Board Destination delivery terms and vendor-specified payment terms, and all responses will be considered for inclusion on the approved consultant list.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, making it an open opportunity for all qualified professional firms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total value, budget range, or specific line items, indicating that this is primarily an informational request to establish a pool of qualified consultants. The RFI is focused solely on gathering information from professional firms that can prepare independent feasibility studies for proposed bank charter applicants in the state of Connecticut, specifically within Hartford County. Interested firms are advised to carefully review the attached documentation and submit comprehensive information demonstrating their qualifications and capabilities to conduct these professional feasibility assessments.