RFP-2602AM Comprehensive Banking Services

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has issued Request for Proposal RFP-2602AM for Comprehensive Banking Services, targeting the largest school district in Georgia serving approximately 182,000 students across 143 facilities. The procurement seeks a single bank to provide an extensive range of financial services including concentration and zero balance accounts, controlled disbursements, direct deposit, merchant bankcard services, investment safekeeping, ACH services, internet banking, and positive pay for checking accounts. The contract term will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. Proposal submissions are due by November 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST through the Euna Procurement platform. The evaluation process will be comprehensive, assessing mandatory qualifications, technical capabilities, references, banking services, and cost, with a maximum of 140 points available, and proposers must meet 15 mandatory qualifications to advance in the selection process.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the documents. The procurement does not indicate an incumbent vendor, but requires vendors to complete a thorough registration process on the Euna Procurement platform, including account creation, documentation uploads, and commodity code selection. While no specific budget range was provided, the documents reference a potential ledger balance of $60,000,000 and projected monthly sales volumes of $120,000 across various payment platforms. The solicitation emphasizes the need for robust online banking capabilities, excellent customer service, and the ability to handle complex financial operations. Vendors must comply with various federal requirements, undergo background checks, and adhere to strict professional conduct standards. The final vendor selection will be made by the end of December 2025, subject to approval by the Gwinnett County Board of Education.