Caroline County Banking Services RFP CCDF2026-01
Caroline CountyCounty · Caroline County, MD- Due
- Oct 16, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Daniel Fox
- (410) 479-5845
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Caroline County is seeking proposals for Banking Services. The RFP outlines requirements for financial institutions, including account structures, services, minimum qualifications, and bid instructions. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on September 25, 2025, and a bid deadline of October 16, 2025.
Proposal, Federal Taxpayer Identification Certification W-9, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Insurance Certificate, Drug Abuse Policy in Effect confirmation, Signature form, References for Similar Work, Initialed and attached addendums
Demonstrated understanding of services, capacity and resources, professional competence and qualifications, current and past experience, cost of services, local branch presence
SUMMARY
Caroline County is seeking proposals for Banking Services.
The RFP outlines requirements for financial institutions, including account structures, services, minimum qualifications, and bid instructions. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on September 25, 2025, and a bid deadline of October 16, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Demonstrated understanding of services
- Capacity and resources
- Professional competence and qualifications
- Current and past experience
- Cost of services
- Local branch presence
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Proposal
- Federal Taxpayer Identification Certification W-9
- Bid/Proposal Affidavit
- Insurance Certificate
- Drug Abuse Policy in Effect confirmation
- Signature form
- References for Similar Work
- Initialed and attached addendums
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Caroline County, Maryland
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Caroline County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Daniel Fox.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Caroline County in MD, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Daniel Fox at (410) 479-5845. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal, Federal Taxpayer Identification Certification W-9, Bid/Proposal Affidavit, Insurance Certificate, Drug Abuse Policy in Effect confirmation, Signature form, References for Similar Work, Initialed and attached addendums. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated understanding of services, capacity and resources, professional competence and qualifications, current and past experience, cost of services, local branch presence" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Caroline County?
All active and historical solicitations from Caroline County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Caroline County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Caroline County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Caroline County, Maryland. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.