Town of Derry, NH
Office of the Finance Department
Mark A. Fleischer
Chief Financial Officer
markfleischer@derrynh.gov
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BANKING SERVICES
RFP Coordination by:
Mark A. Fleischer
Chief Financial Officer
markfleischer@derrynh.gov
(603) 432-6103
Proposal Submission Deadline: 2/27/26
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TOWN OF DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
BANKING SERVICES
Proposals are invited and will be received by the Chief Financial Officer, Mark A Fleischer, 14
Manning Street, Derry, NH 03038 on or before 12:00 pm EST, February 27, 2026, for the furnishing
of the following to the Town of Derry, New Hampshire:
The Town of Derry, New Hampshire is seeking proposals from qualified firms for professional
banking services. Firms must be full-service banking institutions with demonstrable experience in
municipal banking. The intended duration of the contract is: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2029, with an
optional 2-year extension, although may begin earlier upon agreement of both parties.
Copies of the Request for Proposal may be obtained online at www.derrynh.gov or from the Finance
Office between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm EST.
Questions concerning the RFP should be directed to Mark A. Fleischer, Chief Financial Officer for
the Town of Derry, NH by email to, markfleischer@derrynh.gov.
Two (2) sealed copies of proposals shall be submitted with a separate sealed envelope for the price
proposal. Only one (1) copy of the price proposal is required. Both envelopes shall be clearly marked
“Banking Services”. Proposals delivered after the appointed time and date will be rejected. The Chief
Financial Officer reserves the right to cancel any request for proposals, to reject in whole or in part
any and all proposals when it is deemed in the best interest of the Town of Derry, NH, to do so.
MARK A. FLEISCHER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
TOWN OF DERRY, NH
This RFP Includes:
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Notice of Request for Proposals for Banking Services
Terms and Conditions
Instructions
Scope of Services
Service Specifications
Evaluation of Proposal
Banking Services Questions/Statements
Other Information
Certificate of non-collusion
Attachment A – Bid Sheet
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I. NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR BANKING SERVICES
The Town of Derry, NH requests proposals for banking services from qualified, full-service banking
institutions with demonstrable experience in municipal banking.
Pursuant to NH RSA 6:7, a qualifying banking institution must be federally insured, chartered under
the laws of the State of New Hampshire or the federal government, and maintain a branch within the
State. Banks submitting a proposal must be familiar with and be able to comply with all New
Hampshire Statutes pertaining to municipal banking regulations.
KEY DATES FOR THIS PROPOSAL
RFP Issued
Deadline for Submitting Questions on RFP
Proposals due
Anticipated Contract Award
February 3, 2026
February 20, 2026
February 27, 2026
March 10, 2026
Bank Services Commence
On or before April 1, 2026
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II. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The Bank must comply with all laws, bylaws, and regulations of the State of New Hampshire and
the Town of Derry, NH.
2. Vendor is not an agent or employee of the Town of Derry and is not authorized to act on behalf of the
Town of Derry.
3. This agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the parties and may
not be changed unless mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties.
4. Vendor shall not engage any other company, sub-contractor or individual to perform any obligation
hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Town of Derry.
5. The Vendor certifies that no official or employee of the Town of Derry has a financial interest in this
proposal or in the contract that the vendor offers to execute or in the expected profits to arise there from
and that this proposal is made in good faith without fraud or collusion or in connection with any other
person submitting a proposal.
6. The Town of Derry shall have the right to terminate this agreement if (i) Vendor neglects or fails to
perform or observe any of these obligations hereunder and a cure is not affected by Vendor within
fifteen (15) days following Vendor’s receipt of a termination notice issued by the Town of Derry, or (ii) if
a judgment or decree is entered against Vendor approving a petition for any arrangement, liquidations,
dissolution or similar relief relating to bankruptcy or insolvency and such judgment or decree remains
unvacated for thirty (30) days; or (iii) immediately if Vendor shall file a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy or any petition or answer seeking any arrangement, liquidation or dissolution relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency or other relief or debtors shall seek or consent or acquiesce an appointment of
any trustee, receiver of liquidation of any of Vendor’s property; or (iv) funds are not appropriated or
otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in any fiscal year (July-June)
succeeding the first year of this Agreement.
7. To withdraw, cancel, or modify an RFP at any time prior to the RFP opening date, a proposer must
submit such request in writing to the Chief Financial Officer. Correction or modifications must be
sealed when submitted and must indicate on the outside of the envelope whether the correction or
modification pertains to the price proposal or the non-price proposal.
8. The Vendor's proposal will remain in effect for a period of 90 days from the deadline for submission
of proposals or until it is formally withdrawn, a contract is executed, or this RFP is canceled, whichever
occurs first.
9. The contract will be for a period of three years, beginning on April 1, 2026, and ending on March 31,
2029. At the Town’s sole option, a two-year extension will be permitted with the same terms and
conditions of the original contract or as amended.
10. The Town will have the option to cancel the contract provided that written notice is given 90 days
prior to the effective termination date. The Bank may request a meeting within seven days of receipt of
intent to cancel, for the purpose of resolving the issue(s) that led to the cancellation.
11. The Town also reserves the right to divide the banking services described in this RFP among more
than one financial institution responding to the RFP.
12. The Chief Financial Officer shall cancel the contract if funds are not appropriated or otherwise made
available to support continuation of performance in any fiscal year succeeding the first year.
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13. The Town shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the financial institution in preparing,
submitting or presenting its response to this RFP.
14. The Town is a public agency and its records, including responses to this RFP, will be deemed public
record and subject to public disclosure under the State’s Right-to-Know laws, pursuant to NH-RSA 91-
A, after the successful bank is selected. Information in the responses considered by the Bank to be
confidential and proprietary should be clearly identified and easily separable. Any public disclosure
restrictions should be clearly explained.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.