Overview


Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing
Houston, Texas, United StatesPosted: August 4, 2026Deadline: September 2, 2026

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SUMMARY


A Houston government authority seeks a banking institution to provide depository, custodial, fare revenue, and payroll banking services under a five-year contract. The provider must also support payment controls and prevention of unauthorized payroll-account transactions.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


60 months

TIMELINE


RFP issued: August 3rd, 2026

Pre-submittal meeting: August 11th, 2026

Deadline for submission of questions: August 14th, 2026

Responses to Q&A published: August 19th, 2026

Proposal due date: September 2nd, 2026

Contract execution (estimated): October 26th, 2026

Start date for work (estimated): November 2nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE


August 14, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

Issuing Agency


Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County

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DESCRIPTION


A government authority in Houston, Texas is seeking a banking services provider for a five-year contract. The selected bank will provide depository and custodial accounts supporting the authority’s banking and investment activities.

Services will include zero-balance accounts for fare revenue open payments, website and mobile ticketing receipts, and payroll processing. The payroll account must support payroll check issuance and block unauthorized debits and checks, with the authority providing the origins authorized for direct debit. Prospective vendors must submit all questions by August 14, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due September 2, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Metropolitan Transit Authority Of Harris County. The work is located in Houston, Texas, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Commercial bank with experience serving government authorities
  • Expertise in depository, custodial, and treasury management services
  • Proven ability to manage zero-balance revenue and payroll accounts
  • Strong payment controls, fraud prevention, and unauthorized transaction monitoring
  • Capacity to support electronic fare payments and mobile or web-based ticketing receipts

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