Request for Proposals for Autmatinc Teller Machine at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, Burke County.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) seeks proposals from banking or financial institutions to provide, install, and operate an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, Burke County. The contract will be structured as a lease with a minimum three‑year term, with annual rental payments and a minimum 2 % increase each year. Proposers must be registered as a legal entity in North Carolina, demonstrate financial capacity, and submit an electronic proposal by the deadline. The award will be based on rental amount, financial stability, and overall benefit to the Center’s operations. • Lease term: minimum 3 years, renewable in defined periods. • Annual flat‑rate rental with at least 2 % increase after year 1. • Must register under NC law before contract placement. • Evaluation criteria: rent amount, financial ability, alignment with public interest. • Electronic submission only; no mailed, emailed, or faxed proposals accepted. • Deadline: October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.