Request for Proposals for banking institutions to operate an Automated Teller Machine in Wayne County.

The State of North Carolina, through the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals from registered and qualified North Carolina domestic financial institutions to provide and operate an Automated Teller Machine at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro. The lease is for a space of approximately 400 square feet located at 110 Old Smithfield Road. The anticipated effective date is January 1, 2027, for an initial minimum term of three years, with the possibility of mutual renewals. The selected lessee will be responsible for all installation costs, including cement pads and protective bollards, as the premises are leased as is. Additionally, the lessee must provide all necessary telephone, computer line services, and alarms. Technical requirements mandate that the ATM must access at least two major national networks, such as Relay or Plus, and utilize existing regional or national cards without requiring additional access codes. Transaction fees must be reasonable, comply with banking regulations, and not exceed fees at the lessee's other locations. Proposals will be evaluated based on the desirability of the proposal, the proposer's demonstrated ability and financial capability, the rental amount offered, and the overall public interest. Rental payments are due by the 10th of each month in 12 monthly installments, with interest applied to payments overdue by 30 days. The lessee must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability with a 1 million dollar per 3 million dollar combined single limit, workmen's compensation, automobile liability, and 1 million dollars in product liability. The State of North Carolina must be named as an additional insured. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal by 4:00 PM EST on October 21, 2026, using the PO-28 ATM Proposal Form. Participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses is encouraged.