File #: 11-0502    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 4/27/2011 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/17/2011 Final action: 5/17/2011
Title: Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board: 1) Award RFP No. 11-947-044 for Banking Services to Bank of America; 2) Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to negotiate a five year agreement with an estimated annual amount of $60,000; and 3) Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to execute a five year agreement upon approval by County Counsel. FUNDING: General Fund and Non General Fund.
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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board:  
1) Award RFP No. 11-947-044 for Banking Services to Bank of America;
2) Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector  to negotiate a five year agreement with an estimated annual amount of $60,000; and
3) Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to execute a five year agreement upon approval by County Counsel.
 
FUNDING: General Fund and Non General Fund.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
 
 
Total Estimated Cost
 
$60,000
 
 
 
     Funding
 
 
          Budgeted
$60,000
 
          New Funding
$
 
          Savings
$
 
          Other
$
 
     Total Funding Available
$60,000
 
Change To Net County Cost
 
$ 0
Fiscal Impact:  Compensation will be a fixed amount, estimated at $60,000 annually
 
 
Reason for Recommendation:  At the request of the Treasurer-Tax collector, the Procurement and Contracts Division issued a Request for Proposals for banking services.  Six (6) proposal responses were received.    Responses were received from:
 
Bank of America
Bank of the West
Union Bank
JP Morgan Chase
US Bank
Wells Fargo
 
Given the competitive banking market, the Treasurer-Tax Collector considered that it was beneficial to market their business to the banking industry through a competitive selection process, in order to ensure the County obtains the best products and services for the lowest possible cost.  A team composed of representatives from the Auditor's Office, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and the Office of Education reviewed all responses.  Bank of America was determined to best meet the needs of the County because of the following:
 
1.  Provided the lowest costs overall to the County;
2.  Able to provide technologically advanced services at a lower cost;
3.  Has branches in all locations described in the RFP;
4.  Capability of offering all of the services sought by the County;
5.  Provided significant cost savings suggestions for the future;
6.  Willingness to provide a fixed fee five year contract; and
7.  Is sufficiently capitalized to accommodate the County's cash/investment management needs.
  
 
Action to be Taken Following Approval:  Following Board approval, the Treasurer-Tax Collector will negotiate a final contract for banking services.
 
Contact:  C.L. Raffety x5803
 
Concurrences: N/A