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RFP FOR COMPREHENSIVE BANKING & CASH MANAGEMENT SERVICES & RFI FOR MERCHANT CARD PROCESSING

cityofvista / Finance

Description

The City of Vista (the “City”) is a Charter Law city and was incorporated on January 28, 1963. Located just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County, the City of Vista has a perfect mild Mediterranean climate. Residents enjoy a wide range of year-round outdoor activities in a setting of gentle rolling hills and pleasant rural surroundings. Vista is approximately 19 square miles with a population of 100,291 (California Dept. of Finance 2021-2022). The City handles sewer utilities and Vista Irrigation District for its water services. The City operates its own Fire Department and contracts with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. The intent of this RFP is to broadly consider the City’s use of banking services and to identify future banking partners. The City intends to select one or more firms to provide the required services. To facilitate the evaluation of proposals, the services have been divided into two (2) Service Groups as listed below and a request for information. Firms may propose providing one or more of these services, which will be evaluated independently. It is possible that awards to multiple suppliers will be made, but it is the intention of the City to select only one (1) supplier for each Service Group. Service Group 1: General Banking Service Group 2: Purchasing Card Services The City invites proposals until 2:00 pm PST, November 20, 2025, from qualified firms. Each proposing firm should clearly state in a cover letter to the proposal the Service Group(s) it is proposing to provide. A. SCHEDULE Request for Proposals Issued September 16, 2025 Notice of Intent to Respond Form Due September 25, 2025, 2:00 pm PST Questions Due September 25, 2025, 2:00 pm PST Responses to Questions Distributed October 8, 2025, 2:00 pm PST Proposals Due November 20, 2025, 2:00 pm PST Finalist Interviews (In-person not required but strongly preferred) January 7-8, 2026 Supplier Selection/Intent to Award January 2026 City Council Meeting Contract Approval (Successful bidder expected to attend) February 10, 2026 Finalist interviews of selected firms can be held virtually, although in-person attendance is strongly preferred. The supplier(s) to which the City intends to award the banking services contract(s) is expected to attend the February 10, 2026, City Council meeting to provide an overview of the proposed offering and details about the firm’s community engagement. The City reserves the right to cancel and/or modify the RFP dates at any time. Proposers are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting proposals. Failure to do so will be at proposer’s own risk, and they cannot secure relief on the plea of error. B. CONSULTANT To assist with RFP evaluation efforts, the City has selected a third-party Consultant, PFM Group Consulting LLC (the “Consultant”). The Consultant will advise the City on industry best practices with regard to the proposed service delivery model and shared supplier approach, supplier selection, and other activities as needed with supplier, product, or service transition. The Consultant will be a primary contact for proposer during the evaluation phase, which includes the period between proposal submission and Notice of Award. Proposers may not initiate contact with or pose questions directly to the City. C. INTENT TO PROPROSE To assist with RFP evaluation efforts, the City has selected a third-party Consultant, PFM Group Consulting LLC (the “Consultant”). The Consultant will advise the City on industry best practices with regard to the proposed service delivery model and shared supplier approach, supplier selection, and other activities as needed with supplier, product, or service transition. The Consultant will be a primary contact for proposer during the evaluation phase, which includes the period between proposal submission and Notice of Award. Proposers may not initiate contact with or pose questions directly to the City. D. REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTION Proposers for Service Group 1 must be a state or national firm, or state or federal savings firm in California that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is a state approved depository per California Code, Government Code – GOV §53652. E. SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN QUESTIONS Any questions about the RFP will only be accepted using Attachment B: Q&A Template and submitted via OpenGov.com no later than September 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm (PST). The Attachment B: Q&A Template must remain in the required format (MS Excel) and should be directly tied to the RFP with questions asked in consecutive order, from beginning to end, following the organization of the RFP. Each question should reference the RFP page number and Service Group, as provided in the template. While OpenGov.com offers a Q&A module, we ask that you submit all questions via the provided template. Submissions made in formats other than the required format listed for the attachment shall be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated. All questions and responses to questions from prospective proposers will be aggregated and posted to OpenGov.com no later than October 8, 2025. City staff will not answer questions verbally or individually during the RFP process. F. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION In order to be considered for selection, proposers must submit their proposals via OpenGov.com no later than 2:00 pm PST on November 20, 2025. To receive addenda and submit a Bid, proposers must register a free account with the City’s eProcurement Portal, at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofvista . No hard copy bids will be accepted. Once registered, proposers must download the RFP while logged in under their own name and identification number to appear on the Electronic Prospective Bidders List as a “Prospective Bidder.” Proposers that fail to download the RFP will not appear on the Electronic Prospective Bidders/Followers List and their proposal will be considered non-responsive. If a proposer is unable to register or download the RFP from the City's eProcurement Portal, a proposer representative may contact OpenGov to troubleshoot the problem via the blue "chat" bubble visible on the lower right-hand corner of the screen, while logged onto the eProcurement Portal. All proposal documents must be uploaded using the eProcurement Portal prior to 2:00 pm PST on Thursday, November 20, 2025, as instructed in this solicitation. Once file(s) have been uploaded and the Submission Status shows as “Submitted”, the submission is complete. At that point, the proposer will receive an automated email confirmation from the eProcurement Portal. The City reserves the right to extend the date by which proposals are due via addendum. To be considered, proposals shall be submitted through the eProcurement Portal no later than the proposal submission deadline. Vista's eProcurement Portal will determine the official time for the advertised proposal due date and such determination will be final. Any proposals not received in a timely manner on the proposal due date, as described above, will not be considered. A complete proposal shall include one (1) searchable electronic copy of each of the three (3) attachments listed below in the required format (C, D, E), plus the remaining required attachments as outlined in the RFP (F-O), collectively termed (“Proposal”): ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION REQUIRED FORMAT C Cover Letter & Supplemental Response MS Word or Searchable PDF (maximum 35 pages) D Technical Responses MS Excel E Pricing Pro Forma MS Excel F – O Required Attachments as Outlined in the RFP Varies Submissions made in formats other than the required format listed for the attachment shall be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated. No corrected or resubmitted proposals will be accepted after the proposal submission deadline. Compliance with the proposal submission deadline of November 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm PST will be determined by an automatic date stamp on the submission. Late proposals will not be accepted. The City reserves the right to request and consider supplements to proposals or to particular proposals after the deadline for initial proposals, until such time as a contract with a particular Firm is finalized. G. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION AND SELECTION Proposals shall be reviewed and scored based upon the following criteria: Evaluation Criteria Possible Points Financial Strength of the Proposing Institution Based on Moody’s and S&P Ratings 10 Points Overall Firm Experience and Institutional Qualifications Adequacy of financial controls, security, and protection against loss Relevant experience managing similar account relationships with other governmental institutions References Experience, resources, and qualifications of the firm and individuals assigned to this account 10 Points Transition Plan Quality and scope of conversion plan Resources proposed for transition support The value of any new product, service suggestion, or other new ideas and enhancements 10 Points Approach/Methodology Ability to fulfill the requirements in the Scope of Work Demonstrates capability to meet the current needs and future operations/process requirements of the City Compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations or the services proposed Social Responsibility: Demonstrates efforts to engage agency staff and community members in the advancement of financial literacy. Ethical Standards: Lack of implication/indictment of predatory lending, improper banking practices, etc., within the last 10 years. 40 Points Total Possible Technical Points 70 Points Cost Proposal Proposed fees, compensation, earning credit, and sweep rates The value of incentives such as fee waiver, complimentary equipment, price concessions 30 Points Total Possible Evaluation Points 100 Points From this preliminary evaluation, the City will establish a short-list of firms that will be invited to make a finalist presentation. Scores will be reassessed given information presented, or information clarified, during the finalist presentation. H. FINALIST PRESENTATIONS The City intends to invite selected firms to meet with the evaluation team during the week of January 7-8, 2026. I. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF PROPOSALS Proposals must state the period for which the proposal shall remain in effect (i.e. how much time does the City have to accept or reject the proposal under the terms proposed). Such period shall not be less than 180 days from the proposal date. J. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF PROPOSALS Notwithstanding any other provisions of this RFP, the City reserves the right to award this contract to the firm(s) that best meet the requirements of the RFP, and not necessarily to the lowest cost firm. Further, the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award in whole or part, and to waive minor immaterial defects in bids. The City may consider, at its sole discretion, any alternative bid. Upon receipt of proposals, the City will review each firm’s response to this Request for Proposal. Failure to properly address all of the items set forth below may disqualify the prospective firm’s proposal. We may interview one or more proposers to further assist in the review process and will award the contract at the sole discretion of the City. K. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS Negotiations may include all aspects of services and fees. After review of the proposals, and in-person presentations, the City intends to enter into contract negotiations with the selected firm(s). If a contract with the selected firm(s) is not finalized within 90 days, the City reserves the right to open negotiations with the next ranked firm(s). L. AWARD OF CONTRACT The City reserves the right to award by Service Group or as a whole, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the City. The selected firm(s) will be required to enter into a written contract or contracts with the City in a form approved by legal counsel. This RFP and the proposal will be incorporated into and made a part of the final contract(s). The City reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract(s) with the selected firm(s). M. CONTRACT TERMS It is the City’s intent to award the contract(s) for an initial 5-year period with the option to renew it for two (2), two-year periods for a possible total contract term of nine (9) years. The decision to renew the contract(s) will be at the sole discretion of the City. Firms must agree to fix contract fees for at least the first five (5) years. If the firm intends to revise its fee schedule after the initial period, it must give written notice to the City at least 180 days in advance of any fee change. Fees may be changed only on the contract anniversary date. These fees are subject to negotiation and approval by the City and may not exceed the annual consumer price index-urban (CPI-U) for the most recently available 12-month trailing period. N. DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS All materials submitted in response to this RFP will become the property of the City. O. COST INCURRED IN RESPONDING This solicitation does not commit the City to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals or in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof, nor to procure or contract for services. P. ASSIGNMENT The successful firm(s) shall not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of the contract, or right, title of interest, or power to execute such a contract to any person, firm, or corporation without the previous consent in writing by the City. Q. CAUSES FOR TERMINATION Causes for termination of the agreement may include any of the following: Failure to promptly and faithfully provide the services required at the prices indicated in the proposal; violation of any law governing services provided to the City; failure to cooperate upon receiving any reasonable request for information or service; or improper actions of the officers or employees, which in the opinion of the City, would adversely affect its interest, or endanger the structure of the firm such as a spin off or merger which materially affects the terms of this agreement. The City may terminate the agreement without penalty on 90 days’ notice. ATTACHMENT A – Intent to Respond Form City of Vista INTENT TO RESPOND FORM Comprehensive Banking & Cash Management Services All prospective proposers are asked to submit Attachment A: Intent to Respond Form via OpenGov.com no later than September 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm (PST) to confirm their intent to submit a proposal for this solicitation. Submitting an Attachment A: Intent to Respond Form does not obligate the prospective proposer in any way. SEE ATTACHMENT A: INTENT TO RESPOND FORM ATTACHMENT B – Proposer Question and Answer Template City of Vista Proposer Question & Answer Template This form should be used by Proposers when submitting written questions to the City as defined in I. Introduction, E. Submission of Written Questions. All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted on Attachment B: Q&A Template via OpenGov.com no later than September 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm (PST) . The Attachment B: Q&A Template must remain in the required format (MS Excel) and should be directly tied to the RFP with questions asked in consecutive order, from beginning to end, following the organization of the RFP. Each question should reference the RFP page number and Service Group, as provided in the template. If a question is not related to any section of the RFP, enter “N/A” under the RFP Section & Page Number. Add additional rows as necessary. Submissions made in formats other than the required format listed for the attachment shall be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated. SEE ATTACHMENT B: Q&A TEMPLATE ATTACHMENT C – Cover Letter and Supplemental Response City of Vista Cover Letter and Supplemental Response (Maximum 35 pages) Comprehensive Banking & Cash Management Services SEE ATTACHMENT C: COVER LETTER AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE Content beyond the maximum 35 pages will not be evaluated. ATTACHMENT D – Technical Questions City of Vista Technical Questions Response Comprehensive Banking & Cash Management Services RFP This spreadsheet should be completed by Proposers to provide responses to all of the technical questions. This file has three (3) tabs that apply to the Banking RFP as follows: Tab 1 – Overview – General Questions (All firms must complete this tab.) Tab 2 – SG1: General Banking Services (Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.) Tab 3 – SG2: Purchasing Card Services (Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.) SEE ATTACHMENT D: TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ATTACHMENT E – Pricing Pro Forma City of Vista Pricing Pro Forma Comprehensive Banking & Cash Management Services This spreadsheet should be completed by Proposers to provide their cost proposal. This file has three (3) tabs as follows: Tab 1 – Pricing Overview (All firms must complete this tab.) Tab 2 – Pro Forma for SG1: General Banking Services (Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.) Tab 3 – Pro Forma for SG2: Purchasing Card Services (Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.) SEE ATTACHMENT E: PRICING PRO FORMA REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – Merchant Card Processing REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR MERCHANT CARD PROCESSING City of Vista, California RFI Issued: September 16, 2025 Information Due: November 20, 2025, by 2:00 pm PST MERCHANT SERVICES REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Included in this solicitation is a Request for Information for Merchant Services. However, Merchant processing business will not be awarded, nor will there be a contract based on the information provided. Information received for merchant card processing will inform the City on capabilities in preparation for a future RFP for merchant card processing services. BACKROUND INFORMATION The City accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and debit card payments online, by mail, over the phone, and in person at various point-of-sale locations. The City processes approximately 3,610 merchant card transactions annually, totaling approximately $1.43 million in annual volume. Currently, multiple merchant card processors, gateways, and POS solutions are used to meet the needs and requirements of the City. The City requires PCI-compliant, P2PE validated solutions. Applications in use are Tyler Payments, All Paid, and Stripe. Three (3) Ingencio Lane 7000 terminals are in use. The City owns these terminals. City of Vista Technical Information Merchant Services RFI All Bidders for the Merchant Services RFI should complete tabs 1 and 4 of Attachment D – Technical Questionnaire Response on page 16. Tab 1 – Overview – General Questions (All firms must complete this tab.) Tab 4 – RFI – Merchant Services (Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.)

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Posted: Sep 16, 2025
Response deadline: Nov 20, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Status: closed
Buyer: cityofvista
Department: Finance
Jurisdiction: cityofvista
Reference #: 199671

Summary: <p>The City of Vista (the “City”) is a Charter Law city and was incorporated on January 28, 1963. Located just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County, the C
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  "summary": "<p>The City of Vista (the &ldquo;City&rdquo;) is a Charter Law city and was incorporated on January 28, 1963. Located just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County, the City of Vista has a perfect mild Mediterranean climate. Residents enjoy a wide range of year-round outdoor activities in a setting of gentle rolling hills and pleasant rural surroundings. Vista is approximately 19 square miles with a population of 100,291 (California Dept. of Finance 2021-2022). The City handles sewer utilities and Vista Irrigation District for its water services. The City operates its own Fire Department and contracts with the San Diego Sheriff&rsquo;s Department for law enforcement services.</p><p>The intent of this RFP is to broadly consider the City&rsquo;s use of banking services and to identify future banking partners.</p><p>The City intends to select one or more firms to provide the required services. 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font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; color: windowtext;\">(In-person not required but strongly preferred)</span></p></td><td style=\"width: 0px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.75pt 0in 0in; height: 39.1719px;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 9pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">January 7-8, 2026</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 29.3281px;\"><td style=\"width: 0px; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.75pt 0in 0in; height: 29.3281px;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 12.35pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Supplier Selection/Intent to Award</span></p></td><td style=\"width: 0px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.75pt 0in 0in; height: 29.3281px;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 9pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">January 2026</span></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 39.1719px;\"><td style=\"width: 0px; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-left: 1pt solid windowtext; border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.75pt 0in 0in; height: 39.1719px;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 12.35pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">City Council Meeting Contract Approval</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 12.35pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; color: windowtext;\">(Successful bidder expected to attend)</span></p></td><td style=\"width: 0px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid windowtext; border-right: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.75pt 0in 0in; height: 39.1719px;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 9pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">February 10, 2026</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Finalist interviews of selected firms can be held virtually, although in-person attendance is strongly preferred.&nbsp; The supplier(s) to which the City intends to award the banking services contract(s) is expected to attend the February 10, 2026, City Council meeting to provide an overview of the proposed offering and details about the firm&rsquo;s community engagement.</p><p>The City reserves the right to cancel and/or modify the RFP dates at any time.&nbsp;</p><p>Proposers are expected to fully inform themselves as to the conditions, requirements, and specifications before submitting proposals. Failure to do so will be at proposer&rsquo;s own risk, and they cannot secure relief on the plea of error.</p><p><strong>B. CONSULTANT</strong></p><p>To assist with RFP evaluation efforts, the City has selected a third-party Consultant, PFM Group Consulting LLC (the &ldquo;Consultant&rdquo;). The Consultant will advise the City on industry best practices with regard to the proposed service delivery model and shared supplier approach, supplier selection, and other activities as needed with supplier, product, or service transition. The Consultant will be a primary contact for proposer during the evaluation phase, which includes the period between proposal submission and Notice of Award. Proposers may not initiate contact with or pose questions directly to the City.</p><p><strong>C. INTENT TO PROPROSE</strong></p><p>To assist with RFP evaluation efforts, the City has selected a third-party Consultant, PFM Group Consulting LLC (the &ldquo;Consultant&rdquo;). The Consultant will advise the City on industry best practices with regard to the proposed service delivery model and shared supplier approach, supplier selection, and other activities as needed with supplier, product, or service transition. The Consultant will be a primary contact for proposer during the evaluation phase, which includes the period between proposal submission and Notice of Award. Proposers may not initiate contact with or pose questions directly to the City.</p><p><strong>D. REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTION</strong></p><p>Proposers for Service Group 1 must be a state or national firm, or state or federal savings firm in California that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and is a state approved depository per <a name=\"_Hlk207291298\"></a>California Code, Government Code &ndash; GOV &sect;53652.</p><p><strong>E. SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN QUESTIONS</strong></p><p>Any questions about the RFP will only be accepted using <strong>Attachment B: Q&amp;A Template</strong> and submitted via OpenGov.com no later than September 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm (PST). The Attachment B: Q&amp;A Template must remain in the required format (MS Excel) and should be directly tied to the RFP with questions asked in consecutive order, from beginning to end, following the organization of the RFP. Each question should reference the RFP page number and Service Group, as provided in the template. While OpenGov.com offers a Q&amp;A module, we ask that you submit all questions via the provided template. Submissions made in formats other than the required format listed for the attachment shall be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated.</p><p>All questions and responses to questions from prospective proposers will be aggregated and posted to OpenGov.com no later than October 8, 2025. City staff will not answer questions verbally or individually during the RFP process.</p><p><strong>F. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION</strong></p><p>In order to be considered for selection, proposers must submit their proposals via OpenGov.com no later than 2:00 pm PST on November 20, 2025.</p><p>To receive addenda and submit a Bid, proposers must register a free account with the City&rsquo;s eProcurement Portal, at <a href=\"https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/hze-CJ69WLtQVy65tVfJty__tr?domain=procurement.opengov.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofvista</a>. No hard copy bids will be accepted. Once registered, proposers must download the RFP while logged in under their own name and identification number to appear on the Electronic Prospective Bidders List as a &ldquo;Prospective Bidder.&rdquo; Proposers that fail to download the RFP will not appear on the Electronic Prospective Bidders/Followers List and their proposal will be considered non-responsive. If a proposer is unable to register or download the RFP from the City's eProcurement Portal, a proposer representative may contact OpenGov to troubleshoot the problem via the blue \"chat\" bubble visible on the lower right-hand corner of the screen, while logged onto the eProcurement Portal.</p><p>All proposal documents must be uploaded using the eProcurement Portal prior to 2:00 pm PST on Thursday, November 20, 2025, as instructed in this solicitation. Once file(s) have been uploaded and the Submission Status shows as &ldquo;Submitted&rdquo;, the submission is complete. At that point, the proposer will receive an automated email confirmation from the eProcurement Portal.</p><p>The City reserves the right to extend the date by which proposals are due via addendum. To be considered, proposals shall be submitted through the eProcurement Portal no later than the proposal submission deadline. Vista's eProcurement Portal will determine the official time for the advertised proposal due date and such determination will be final. Any proposals not received in a timely manner on the proposal due date, as described above, will not be considered.</p><p>A complete proposal shall include one (1) searchable electronic copy of each of the three (3) attachments listed below in the required format (C, D, E), plus the remaining required attachments as outlined in the RFP (F-O), collectively termed (&ldquo;Proposal&rdquo;):</p><table class=\"MsoTable15Grid4Accent2\" style=\"width: 441.0pt; margin-left: 40.25pt; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tbody><tr style=\"height: .3in;\"><td style=\"width: 81.0pt; border: solid #3E6BB3 1.0pt; border-right: none; background: #3E6BB3; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: white;\">ATTACHMENT</span></strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 3.0in; border-top: solid #3E6BB3 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #3E6BB3 1.0pt; border-right: none; background: #3E6BB3; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: white;\">DESCRIPTION</span></strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 2.0in; border: solid #3E6BB3 1.0pt; border-left: none; background: #3E6BB3; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: white;\">REQUIRED FORMAT</span></strong></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: .3in;\"><td style=\"width: 81.0pt; border: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-top: none; background: #D6E0F1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>C</strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 3.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; background: #D6E0F1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Cover Letter &amp; Supplemental Response</p></td><td style=\"width: 2.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; background: #D6E0F1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">MS Word or Searchable PDF</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><em>(maximum 35 pages)</em></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: .3in;\"><td style=\"width: 81.0pt; border: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>D</strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 3.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Technical Responses</p></td><td style=\"width: 2.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">MS Excel</p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: .3in;\"><td style=\"width: 81.0pt; border: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-top: none; background: #D6E0F1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>E</strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 3.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; background: #D6E0F1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Pricing Pro Forma</p></td><td style=\"width: 2.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; background: #D6E0F1; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">MS Excel</p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: .3in;\"><td style=\"width: 81.0pt; border: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>F &ndash; O</strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 3.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Required Attachments as Outlined in the RFP</p></td><td style=\"width: 2.0in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; border-right: solid #86A5D5 1.0pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Varies</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><em>Submissions made in formats other than the required format listed for the attachment shall be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>No corrected or resubmitted proposals will be accepted after the proposal submission deadline.</em></strong></p><p>Compliance with the proposal submission deadline of November 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm PST will be determined by an automatic date stamp on the submission. Late proposals will not be accepted.</p><p>The City reserves the right to request and consider supplements to proposals or to particular proposals after the deadline for initial proposals, until such time as a contract with a particular Firm is finalized.</p><p><strong>G. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION AND SELECTION</strong></p><p>Proposals shall be reviewed and scored based upon the following criteria:</p><table class=\"MsoTable15Grid4Accent2\" style=\"width: 1020px; margin-left: 35.75pt; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; height: 527px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tbody><tr style=\"height: 28.7969px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-top: 1pt solid rgb(62, 107, 179); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(62, 107, 179); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(62, 107, 179); border-image: initial; border-right: none; background: rgb(62, 107, 179); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 28.7969px;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: center; break-after: avoid; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: white;\">Evaluation Criteria</span></strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: 1pt solid rgb(62, 107, 179); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(62, 107, 179); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(62, 107, 179); border-image: initial; border-left: none; background: rgb(62, 107, 179); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 28.7969px;\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in -0.75pt; text-align: center; break-after: avoid; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: white;\">Possible Points</span></strong></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 46.7812px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-image: initial; border-top: none; background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 46.7812px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 2.4pt; break-after: avoid; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>Financial Strength of the Proposing Institution</strong></p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 2.9pt;\"><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 3.2px; break-after: avoid; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Based on Moody&rsquo;s and S&amp;P Ratings</li></ul></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 46.7812px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: center; break-after: avoid; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">10 Points</p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 107.734px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 107.734px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 2.4pt; break-after: avoid; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>Overall Firm Experience and Institutional Qualifications</strong></p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 2.9pt;\"><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 3.2px; break-after: avoid; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Adequacy of financial controls, security, and protection against loss</li><li style=\"break-after: avoid; margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Relevant experience managing similar account relationships with other governmental institutions</li><li style=\"break-after: avoid; margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">References</li><li style=\"break-after: avoid; margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Experience, resources, and qualifications of the firm and individuals assigned to this account</li></ul></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 107.734px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: center; break-after: avoid; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">10 Points</p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 88.7031px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-image: initial; border-top: none; background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 88.7031px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 2.4pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>Transition Plan</strong></p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 2.9pt;\"><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Quality and scope of conversion plan</li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Resources proposed for transition support</li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">The value of any new product, service suggestion, or other new ideas and enhancements</li></ul></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 88.7031px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">10 Points</p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 127.719px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 127.719px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 2.4pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>Approach/Methodology</strong></p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 2.9pt;\"><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Ability to fulfill the requirements in the Scope of Work</li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Demonstrates capability to meet the current needs and future operations/process requirements of the City</li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations or the services proposed</li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Social Responsibility: Demonstrates efforts to engage agency staff and community members in the advancement of financial literacy.</li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Ethical Standards: Lack of implication/indictment of predatory lending, improper banking practices, etc., within the last 10 years.</li></ul></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 127.719px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">40 Points</p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 24.7969px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-image: initial; border-top: none; background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 24.7969px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: right; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>Total Possible Technical Points</strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 24.7969px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>70 Points</strong></p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 77.6719px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 77.6719px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 6pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 2.4pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>Cost Proposal</strong></p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 2.9pt;\"><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 2.9pt 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">Proposed fees, compensation, earning credit, and sweep rates</li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 3.2px; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">The value of incentives such as fee waiver, complimentary equipment, price concessions</li></ul></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 77.6719px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">30 Points</p></td></tr><tr style=\"height: 24.7969px;\"><td style=\"width: 882.125px; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-image: initial; border-top: none; background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 24.7969px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: right; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>Total Possible Evaluation Points</strong></p></td><td style=\"width: 136.875px; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(134, 165, 213); background: rgb(214, 224, 241); padding: 0in 5.4pt; height: 24.7969px;\" valign=\"top\"><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>100 Points</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From this preliminary evaluation, the City will establish a short-list of firms that will be invited to make a finalist presentation. Scores will be reassessed given information presented, or information clarified, during the finalist presentation.</p><p><strong>H. FINALIST PRESENTATIONS</strong></p><p>The City intends to invite selected firms to meet with the evaluation team during the week of January 7-8, 2026.</p><p><strong>I. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF PROPOSALS</strong></p><p>Proposals must state the period for which the proposal shall remain in effect (i.e. how much time does the City have to accept or reject the proposal under the terms proposed). Such period shall not be less than 180 days from the proposal date.</p><p><strong>J. EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF PROPOSALS</strong></p><p>Notwithstanding any other provisions of this RFP, the City reserves the right to award this contract to the firm(s) that best meet the requirements of the RFP, and not necessarily to the lowest cost firm. Further, the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award in whole or part, and to waive minor immaterial defects in bids. The City may consider, at its sole discretion, any alternative bid.</p><p>Upon receipt of proposals, the City will review each firm&rsquo;s response to this Request for Proposal. Failure to properly address all of the items set forth below may disqualify the prospective firm&rsquo;s proposal. We may interview one or more proposers to further assist in the review process and will award the contract at the sole discretion of the City.</p><p><strong>K. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS</strong></p><p>Negotiations may include all aspects of services and fees. After review of the proposals, and in-person presentations, the City intends to enter into contract negotiations with the selected firm(s). If a contract with the selected firm(s) is not finalized within 90 days, the City reserves the right to open negotiations with the next ranked firm(s).</p><p><strong>L. AWARD OF CONTRACT</strong></p><p>The City reserves the right to award by Service Group or as a whole, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the City. The selected firm(s) will be required to enter into a written contract or contracts with the City in a form approved by legal counsel. This RFP and the proposal will be incorporated into and made a part of the final contract(s). The City reserves the right to negotiate the terms and conditions of the contract(s) with the selected firm(s).</p><p><strong>M. CONTRACT TERMS</strong></p><p>It is the City&rsquo;s intent to award the contract(s) for an initial 5-year period with the option to renew it for two (2), two-year periods for a possible total contract term of nine (9) years. The decision to renew the contract(s) will be at the sole discretion of the City.</p><p>Firms must agree to fix contract fees for at least the first five (5) years. If the firm intends to revise its fee schedule after the initial period, it must give written notice to the City at least 180 days in advance of any fee change. Fees may be changed only on the contract anniversary date. These fees are subject to negotiation and approval by the City and may not exceed the annual consumer price index-urban (CPI-U) for the most recently available 12-month trailing period.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>N. DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS</strong></p><p>All materials submitted in response to this RFP will become the property of the City.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>O. COST INCURRED IN RESPONDING</strong></p><p>This solicitation does not commit the City to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals or in making necessary studies for the preparation thereof, nor to procure or contract for services.</p><p><strong>P. ASSIGNMENT</strong></p><p>The successful firm(s) shall not assign, transfer, convey, or otherwise dispose of the contract, or right, title of interest, or power to execute such a contract to any person, firm, or corporation without the previous consent in writing by the City.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Q. CAUSES FOR TERMINATION</strong></p><p>Causes for termination of the agreement may include any of the following: Failure to promptly and faithfully provide the services required at the prices indicated in the proposal; violation of any law governing services provided to the City; failure to cooperate upon receiving any reasonable request for information or service; or improper actions of the officers or employees, which in the opinion of the City, would adversely affect its interest, or endanger the structure of the firm such as a spin off or merger which materially affects the terms of this agreement. The City may terminate the agreement without penalty on 90 days&rsquo; notice.<p style=\"break-after: page;\">&nbsp;</p></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Toc199504907\"></a><a name=\"_Toc208581365\"></a><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\">ATTACHMENT A</span></strong></span><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"> &ndash; Intent to Respond Form</span></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">City of Vista</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">INTENT TO RESPOND FORM</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">Comprehensive Banking &amp; Cash Management Services</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Hlk208485549\"></a><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">All prospective proposers are asked to submit <strong>Attachment A: Intent to Respond Form</strong> via OpenGov.com no later than<strong> September 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm (PST)</strong> to confirm their intent to submit a proposal for this solicitation. Submitting an Attachment A: Intent to Respond Form does not obligate the prospective proposer in any way.</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\">SEE ATTACHMENT A: INTENT TO RESPOND FORM</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\"><p style=\"break-after: page;\">&nbsp;</p></span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Toc199504908\"></a><a name=\"_Toc208581366\"></a><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\">ATTACHMENT B</span></strong></span><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"> &ndash; Proposer Question and Answer Template</span></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">City of Vista</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Proposer Question &amp; Answer Template</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\">This form should be used by Proposers when submitting written questions to the City as defined in I. Introduction, E. Submission of Written Questions. </span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;\">All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted on Attachment B: Q&amp;A Template via OpenGov.com no later than <strong>September 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm (PST)</strong>. The Attachment B: Q&amp;A Template must remain in the required format (MS Excel) and should be directly tied to the RFP with questions asked in consecutive order, from beginning to end, following the organization of the RFP. Each question should reference the RFP page number and Service Group, as provided in the template. If a question is not related to any section of the RFP, enter &ldquo;N/A&rdquo; under the RFP Section &amp; Page Number. Add additional rows as necessary. </span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><em>Submissions made in formats other than the required format listed for the attachment shall be deemed non-compliant and will not be evaluated. </em></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\">SEE ATTACHMENT B: Q&amp;A TEMPLATE</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><p style=\"break-after: page;\">&nbsp;</p></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Toc199504909\"></a><a name=\"_Toc208581367\"></a><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\">ATTACHMENT C</span></strong></span><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"> &ndash; Cover Letter and Supplemental Response</span></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">City of Vista</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Cover Letter and Supplemental Response</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">(Maximum 35 pages)</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">Comprehensive Banking &amp; Cash Management Services</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\">SEE ATTACHMENT C: COVER LETTER AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSE</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><em>Content beyond the maximum 35 pages will not be evaluated.</em></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><p style=\"break-after: page;\">&nbsp;</p></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Toc199504910\"></a><a name=\"_Toc208581368\"></a><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\">ATTACHMENT D</span></strong></span><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"> &ndash; Technical Questions</span></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">City of Vista</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">Technical Questions Response</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">Comprehensive Banking &amp; Cash Management Services RFP</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">This spreadsheet should be completed by Proposers to provide responses to all of the technical questions. This file has three (3) tabs that apply to the Banking RFP as follows:</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tab 1 &ndash; Overview &ndash; General Questions</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">(All firms must complete this tab.)</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tab 2 &ndash; SG1: General Banking Services </span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">(Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.)</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tab 3 &ndash; SG2: Purchasing Card Services</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">(Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.)</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\">SEE ATTACHMENT D: TECHNICAL QUESTIONS</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\"><p style=\"break-after: page;\">&nbsp;</p></span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Toc208581369\"></a><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\">ATTACHMENT E</span></strong></span><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"> &ndash; Pricing Pro Forma</span></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">City of Vista</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">Pricing Pro Forma</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">Comprehensive Banking &amp; Cash Management Services</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">This spreadsheet should be completed by Proposers to provide their cost proposal. This file has three (3) tabs as follows:</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tab 1 &ndash; Pricing Overview </span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">(All firms must complete this tab.)</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tab 2 &ndash; Pro Forma for SG1: General Banking Services</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">(Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.)</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tab 3 &ndash; Pro Forma for SG2: Purchasing Card Services</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">(Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.)</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\">SEE ATTACHMENT E: PRICING PRO FORMA</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3e6bb3;\"><p style=\"break-after: page;\">&nbsp;</p></span></strong></p><div class=\"WordSection1\"><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Toc199504913\"></a><a name=\"_Toc208581370\"></a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: windowtext;\">REQUEST FOR INFORMATION</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: windowtext;\"> &ndash; Merchant Card Processing</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: #156082;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: #156082;\">REQUEST FOR INFORMATION</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: windowtext;\">FOR MERCHANT CARD PROCESSING</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: windowtext;\">City of Vista, California</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: windowtext;\">RFI Issued: September 16, 2025</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: center; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: windowtext;\">Information Due: </span></strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%;\">November 20, 2025, by 2:00 pm PST</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 12pt 0in 8pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">MERCHANT SERVICES REQUEST FOR INFORMATION</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Included in this solicitation is a Request for Information for Merchant Services. However, Merchant processing business will not be awarded, nor will there be a contract based on the information provided.</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Information received for merchant card processing will inform the City on capabilities in preparation for a future RFP for merchant card processing services.</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\">&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin: 12pt 0in 8pt; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">BACKROUND INFORMATION</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12pt; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><a name=\"_Hlk208485647\"></a><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">The City accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and debit card payments online, by mail, over the phone, and in person at various point-of-sale locations. </span>The City processes approximately 3,610 merchant card transactions annually, totaling approximately $1.43 million in annual volume. <span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Currently, multiple merchant card processors, gateways, and POS solutions are used to meet the needs and requirements of the City. The City requires PCI-compliant, P2PE validated solutions.</span></p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"><li style=\"list-style: none; margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><ul style=\"margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 6.0pt;\"><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Applications in use are Tyler Payments, All Paid, and Stripe.</span></li><li style=\"margin: 0in 0in 6pt 0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 107%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Three (3) Ingencio Lane 7000 terminals are in use. The City owns these terminals.</span></li></ul></li></ul><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\"><p style=\"break-after: page;\">&nbsp;</p></span></strong></p></div><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">City of Vista</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; color: windowtext;\">Technical Information</span></strong></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span class=\"InitialStyle\">Merchant Services RFI</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; text-align: justify; line-height: 106%; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 106%; color: #00b050;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">All Bidders for the Merchant Services RFI should complete tabs 1 and 4 of Attachment D &ndash; Technical Questionnaire Response on page 16.</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\">Tab 1 &ndash; Overview &ndash; General Questions</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">(All firms must complete this tab.)</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">&nbsp;</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Tab 4 &ndash; RFI &ndash; Merchant Services</span></p><p style=\"margin: 0in; font-size: 10pt; color: black;\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">(Only firms proposing for this service group are required to complete this tab.)</span></p>",
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