Yolo County Valley Clean Energy Banking Services RFP 2026-VCE-BANK
Yolo CountyCounty · Woodland, CA- Due
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Edward Burnham
- (530) 446-2750
The 30-second brief
Valley Clean Energy (VCE), a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in Yolo County, is soliciting proposals from qualified banking institutions for commercial operating banking services and lines of credit under RFP No. 2026-VCE-BANK. The scope includes managing primary depository accounts (checking and zero-balance lockbox), providing a combined line of credit with a cash facility up to $7,000,000 and/or a letter of credit facility of $11,000,000, and supporting a transition to a cloud-based ERP system. VCE manages an annual operating budget of $60-$100 million. Proposals are due by September 25, 2026, via email to [email protected]. The current banking services contract is valid through April 2027, and the agency requires at least 60 days for transition activities.
Commercial operating banking services, Lines of credit, Cash facility, Letter of credit facility
Growth and financial strength, liquidity requirements, transition timeline
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Summary
Valley Clean Energy (VCE), a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in Yolo County, is soliciting proposals from qualified banking institutions for commercial operating banking services and lines of credit under RFP No. 2026-VCE-BANK. The scope includes managing primary depository accounts (checking and zero-balance lockbox), providing a combined line of credit with a cash facility up to $7,000,000 and/or a letter of credit facility of $11,000,000, and supporting a transition to a cloud-based ERP system.
VCE manages an annual operating budget of $60-$100 million. Proposals are due by September 25, 2026, via email to [email protected]. The current banking services contract is valid through April 2027, and the agency requires at least 60 days for transition activities.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Growth and financial strength
- Liquidity requirements
- Transition timeline
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Commercial operating banking services
- Lines of credit
- Cash facility
- Letter of credit facility
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- California, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Yolo County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Edward Burnham.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Yolo County in CA, 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 Edward Burnham at (530) 446-2750. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Commercial operating banking services, Lines of credit, Cash facility, Letter of credit facility. 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: "Growth and financial strength, liquidity requirements, transition timeline" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Yolo County?
All active and historical solicitations from Yolo County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Yolo County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 Yolo 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: California, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.