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

The State of North Carolina, through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro, is soliciting proposals from qualified banking or financial institutions to provide, lease, and operate an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) on the hospital campus. The contract will be a minimum three‑year lease with optional renewal periods, and the selected vendor must submit a flat‑rate annual rental amount for year 1, with a minimum 2 % increase in subsequent years. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline; paper, email, or fax submissions are not accepted. Evaluation criteria include the attractiveness of the rental offer, the proposer’s ability to operate the ATM, financial capacity, and overall public interest considerations. • Minimum 3‑year lease term (with renewal options) • Flat‑rate annual rent required for year 1, with ≥2 % annual increase thereafter • Must register as a legal entity under North Carolina law before contract approval • Electronic submission only; deadline October 21, 2026 4:00 PM EST • Evaluation based on rent amount, operational capability, financial strength, and public interest impact