REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BANKING/DEPOSITORY SERVICES
RFP NO. 005-026
NOTICE
The Liberty Public School District #53 (District) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for Banking/Depository
Services. All services shall be provided in accordance with the specifications described in the attached request.
Qualified organizations (Respondent) are invited to submit One (1) bound copy marked “Copy”, one (1) unbound
original marked “Original”, and one (1) flash drive in PDF format enclosed which contain the Respondent’s entire
response. Each original and copies must be marked with all appropriate tabs.
PROPOSAL SHALL BE LABELED:
“PROPOSAL-BANKING/DEPOSITORY SERVICES”
AND ADDRESSED TO:
Jason Breit, Director of Purchasing
Liberty Public School District #53
1142 Southview Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
PROPOSAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
2:00 PM CST, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Questions may be directed to Jason Breit, Director of Purchasing
Email: jason.breit@lps53.org
General District Information
www.lps53.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certification Form
Part I: Introduction and Process
● Purpose
● Information About the District
● Timeline for Process
● Additional Information and Clarification
● District Banking Structure
Part II: Scope of Services
• Attachments
• Depository Bid Sheet
• Bank Bid Cost Analysis
Part III: Proposal Submittal Guidelines
• Submitting a Response
Part IV: Review and Selection
● Selection Criteria
● Review Process
Part V: Required Forms
● Felony Conviction Notification
● Federal Work Authorization Program (E-Verify) Addendum
● Federal work Authorization Program Affidavit
Part VI: Services Contract
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LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BANKING/DEPOSITORY SERVICES
RFP NO. 005-026
CERTIFICATION FORM
The Liberty Public School District #53 (District) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for Banking/Depository
Services. All services shall be provided in accordance with the specifications described in the attached request.
Qualified organizations (Respondent) are invited to submit One (1) bound copies marked “Copy”, one (1)
unbound original marked “Original”, and one (1) flash drive in PDF format enclosed which contain the
Respondent’s entire response. Each original and copies must be marked with all appropriate tabs.
PROPOSAL SHALL BE LABELED:
“PROPOSAL-BANKING DEPOSITORY SERVICES”
AND ADDRESSED TO:
Jason Breit, Director of Purchasing
Liberty Public School District #53
1142 Southview Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
PROPOSAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
2:00 PM CST, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
The Liberty Public School District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive technical defects, and to select
the proposal deemed most advantageous to the District.
The undersigned certifies that he/she has the authority to bind this company in an agreement to supply the service or
commodity in accordance with all terms and conditions specified herein. Please type or print the information below.
Respondent is required to complete, sign and return this form with the proposal.
__________________________________
Company Name
__________________________________
Street/City/State/Zip
__________________________________
Telephone #
__________________________________
E-Mail
__________________________________
Print Name
__________________________________
Signature
__________________________________
Date
Tax ID#
__________________________________
Entity Type
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PART 1: INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
In accordance with §165.211, RSMo., the Board of Education of The Liberty Public School District #53, 8 Victory Lane,
Liberty, Missouri 64068 (hereinafter referred to as the District), will accept sealed bids from financial institutions
(hereinafter referred to as the Bank) for the District’s banking/depository services. In addition, this proposal includes
additional optional services that may be taken in whole or part with the Banking Depository Services. The objective of this
RFP is to identify the Bank that can offer the highest quality service at the most reasonable cost to the District. The District
intends to maximize deposit availability and security while minimizing cost and management time. The minimum length
of the agreement shall be for one (1) year, with an option by the District to renew at the same terms for up to four (4)
additional years. The effective date of the service begins on July 1, 2026, and could be renewed for the period through June
30, 2031, based upon satisfactory annual review.
For more information about the District, visit our website www.lps53.org.
TIMELINE FOR PROCESS
The timeline listed below is the District’s estimation of time required to complete the process. All efforts shall be made to
abide by this schedule, however, it is subject to change if necessary.
Request for Proposals Issued
Vendor Questions due to District
Proposals Due
Potential Interviews
Proposed Recommendation to Board
Proposed Notice to Proceed
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026 by 3:00 PM CST
Thursday, March 26, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST
TBD (If Needed)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Communication with Board members and/or other District staff in an effort to influence the outcome of the RFP selection
process is prohibited and will result in rejection of the Vendor’s proposal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION
• There are approximately 25-30 deposits on school days and 5 deposits on non-school days.
• The district has various automatic monthly ACH debits including, but not limited to, Electronic Federal Tax
Payment System (EFTPS), Missouri withholding taxes, Kansas City Missouri earnings tax, Section 125
contributions, 403(b)/457(b) contributions, vendor payments, employee reimbursements as well as service fees
from credit card providers.
• The District requires direct deposit (or check card) for employees. Payroll is on a monthly and semi-monthly basis.
Direct deposits are issued on the 15th, 25th, and 30th of each month. On average, there are 19 check card deposits and
4,500 direct deposit transactions each month.
• Approximately 200 accounts payable checks are issued on a weekly basis.
• The district does not issue stop payment orders; rather items are deleted from the positive pay file.
• Bank Bid Cost Analysis attached shows monthly district volumes for the past twelve months.
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DISTRICT BANKING STRUCTURE
General Operating Account: The District’s main depository account and includes the General, Special Revenue, Capital
Projects, and Student Activity transactions. The District’s security personnel currently pick up deposits and deliver to the
bank on a daily basis. The controlled disbursement account clears against this account. Activity in this account includes
ACH debits and credits (ACH filter is required to monitor ACH transactions) and incoming and outgoing wires. This
account sweeps overnight into a Repurchase Agreement.
Nutrition Services Account: Cafeteria receipts and ACH credit card deposits flow into this account. The balance is to be
swept nightly into the General Operating Account.
Debt Service Account: Revenue in this account primarily consists of transfers from the General Operating Account. This
account sweeps overnight into a Repurchase Agreement.
Controlled Disbursement (Zero Balance Account): Funds are automatically transferred each day from the General
Operating Account to offset the dollar amount for items that have cleared. Positive pay and ACH debit block are required
for this account.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.