Request for Proposals for banking institutions to operate an Automated Teller Machine in Wayne County.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Cherry Hospital is requesting the submission of proposals by banking/financial institutions for providing and operating an Automated Teller Machine (ATM).

The ATM is located in a specific location at 110 Old Smithfield Road and consist of ±400 Square feet of space.

The premises is to be leased as is. Any improvements will be at the Proposer's expense. Provide information on improvements you propose to make to the premises. This may include up-fit construction and/or new construction. Provide a timeline for the startup of your proposed operation.

Lessee responsibilities

• Lessee must be an NC domestic, registered, and qualified financial institution.
• A sublease arrangement is not acceptable.
• Premises are presented "As Is"; lessee shall provide any improvements including the cement pads for the Kiosk and protective bollards if not present.
• It will be the sole responsibility of Lessee to provide installation, telephone, computer line services, alarm and all other special equipment needed for the control of temperature and/or humidity for the ATM site.
• Lessee must agree to keep the ATM in place for the duration of the lease regardless of the usage amount unless otherwise terminated.
• Lessee shall have access to a minimum of two (2) major national networks such as "Relay" or "Plus".
• Lessee shall charge reasonable transaction fees and in accordance with banking regulations, and in no event charge fees greater than those charged to customers in other ATM locations.
• ATM access must utilize existing regional/national cards rather than requiring the issuance of any additional cards and/or access codes.
• Lessee shall provide at least the following minimum banking services: withdrawals, deposits and transfers on a 24-hour basis.
• All security requirements of the Lessee in connection with the servicing of its facility will be done at the sole cost and expense of Lessee.
• Upon lease expiration and vacation of the premises by the Lessee, the Lessee will remove its personal property from the premises but will leave the concrete pad and bollards.

**All proposals shall be submitted electronically** via the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/. There is no fee for lease proposal submittal. Proposals mailed, e-mailed or hand-delivered will not be accepted and shall not be considered. Proposals are due by **4:00 PM, November 5, 2026**.

eVP has a file size limitation of 24MB. If the proposal exceeds 24MB, the proposal or space plans should be split into multiple files.

It is anticipated the lease will be effective January 1, 2027, or a date satisfactory to the State. The Lease shall be for a minimum three-year initial term, with renewals desired; renewal period upon mutual agreement by both parties.

Evaluation of qualified proposals will be based on desirability of the proposal as to how it will complement the total operation of the Cherry Hospital, demonstrated ability of the proposer(s) to execute the proposal submitted, demonstration of sufficient funds for the execution of the proposal submitted, the amount of rent offered, and all relevant factors that might affect the public interest.

Lessee shall carry General Liability Coverage in the minimum amounts of $1,000,000 / $3,000,000 Combined Single Limit, Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance, and Product liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.