Banking Services

The City of Española, New Mexico, is soliciting proposals under RFP 2027-003 for comprehensive banking services to manage its cash management goals. The primary objectives are to minimize banking costs, improve operational efficiency, and maximize investment and return capabilities. The selected financial institution must be geographically located to provide convenient physical access for the City's daily deposits or provide a viable solution for such access within their proposal. This is a four-year service agreement with two optional one-year extensions. The scope of work includes day-to-day account administration, the delivery of monthly account analysis statements within five business days of month-end, and the implementation of robust contingency plans for natural disasters or other emergencies. Proposing institutions must provide audited annual financial statements, their CRA rating, and a detailed pricing proposal based on either a direct fee or compensating balance basis. Additionally, funds exceeding FDIC insurance coverage must be collateralized at 102% with authorized securities. Evaluation will be conducted by a selection committee based on the highest qualified business and fair and reasonable compensation, considering all costs and earnings potential. Required submissions include a vendor questionnaire, a W-9, and a campaign contribution disclosure form, with a maximum proposal length of thirty pages. All electronic submissions must be uploaded via the procurement portal by November 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm MST.