Banking Services

Candler County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and through its duly authorized Board of Commissioners, is soliciting proposals from banking institutions for general banking services.

The county maintains 25-30 individual depository accounts with average daily balances averaging from $500,000 to $5,000. The total depository balance is estimated to be approximately $4 - $6 million.

The respondent should include the type of account, interest rate structure, and fees schedule for any accounts recommended or provided. The county requires online and mobile app access as well as online ACH origination capability for payroll and accounts payable. The typical amount of ACH transactions (outgoing) is one million dollars per month. Respondent must include the structure of any variable interest paid or charged including floors and/or ceilings.

Proposals must be submitted in writing and delivered by **email** to baasheim@candlerco-ga.gov on or before **3:00 p.m. EST on November 25, 2026**. Proposals must be limited to no more than three (3) pages total. Submissions must include in the subject line: 2026-4 Banking Services Proposal.

The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, rebid the proposal or award the proposal as a whole or in part. The county shall select services based on available services, pricing and in the best interests of the citizens of Candler County.

Candler County reserves the right to revise the request at any time prior to the award. Respondents are responsible for any amendments which are made and posted to the county's website.