RFP25-0001 Campus Financial Services

Tarleton State University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for campus financial services. The university seeks to establish a strategic business relationship to provide a range of financial services, including intellectual property rights, campus marketing exclusivity, co-branded affinity debit card programs, financial education, and internships and scholarships. The RFP is open to proposals from both banks and credit unions, with the contract term to be 5 years with an optional 5-year renewal. The RFP details specific pricing and compensation structure requirements, including any proposed payments to Tarleton, scholarship and internship support, and additional value-added solutions. Tarleton has specified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirements and evaluation criteria focused on the financial offer, marketing/advertising, products/services, and implementation/customer service. The RFP is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) with a due date of November 26, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any specific award values or budget ranges, but it seeks to establish a strategic business relationship to provide comprehensive campus financial services for Tarleton State University.