Banking Services for George Corley Wallace Community College

The college is seeking a qualified bank to provide a comprehensive suite of banking services to support its daily operations, payroll processing, and merchant transactions. The contract will begin on November 1 2021 and must be fulfilled for a minimum of three years, with the vendor required to demonstrate Qualified Public Depository (QPD) status under Alabama’s SAFE program and to submit detailed fee schedules for every chargeable service. The solicitation emphasizes cost‑competitiveness, service quality, and full compliance with the college’s procedural requirements (ink‑only, notarized, sealed envelope). • Provide core banking functions: deposit slips, interest‑bearing checking, stop‑payment, wire transfers, night‑deposit, safety‑deposit box, and routine services. • Deliver electronic and merchant services: ACH payroll, internet banking with downloadable statements, and processing for Visa/MasterCard, American Express, and Discover with disclosed discount rates and fees. • Supply ancillary services such as printed monthly statements within 7 days, ordered cancelled checks, overdraft notifications with a 24‑hour grace period, and a dedicated account executive. • Submit proof of QPD/SAFE status annually and adhere to strict submission formatting (ink, notarization, proper labeling).