LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
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SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO
REQUEST FOR DEPOSITORY/BANKING SERVICES PROPOSALS
FOR THE PERIOD OF 8/24/2026 to 8/23/2031
Springfield Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, hereby invites banking institutions to submit proposals for the required depository and banking services for the Township’s active deposits.
The depository agreement will be for a term of five years commencing on August 24, 2026 and ending on August 23, 2031. The successful depository will be awarded by the Township Board of Trustees during its regular meeting on August 11, 2026. All submittal institutions will be notified of the award by August 18, 2026.
Springfield Township has an average daily cash balance of $27,000,000 to $30,000,000 and a bi-weekly direct deposit payroll averaging $350,000.
The Township’s account requirements are as established by Ohio Revised Code 135.01 to 135.21 and include: 1) Daily Governmental Account for Active Funds, secured by utilization of the Ohio Pooled Collateral System; and 2) Interest Bearing Overnight Repo/Sweep Account, secured by utilization of the Ohio Pooled Collateral System. The successful institution must demonstrate its ability to timely receive and deposit large cash deposits utilized by the Drug Abuse Reduction Taskforce (DART) operated by the Township.
Banking institution must be an eligible public depository as specified in Ohio Revised Code 135.03, be a member of F.D.I.C. or F.S.L.I.C., and be a participant in the Ohio Pooled Collateral System. Financial institutions which do not participate in the Ohio Pooled Collateral System need not apply.
The criteria for evaluating the proposals will be based upon a combination of:
1. The interest rate quoted;
2. The extent and convenience of services to be provided, including but not limited to:
a. Agreement to assign an Account Executive/Individualized Customer Service Representative and an alternate to the Township;
b. List of per item charges (if any) for each service, or state specific services provided with no charges or fees;
c. Preparation of monthly statements with check or check image;
d. Secure Internet Banking;
e. Payroll Direct Deposit;
f. Wire service;
g. Incoming and outgoing ACH/EFT services with detail;
h. Ability to deposit cash funds procured from the DART; and
I. Service fees, charges and other costs.
j. Positive Pay
3. The formula used in calculating the interest earnings;
4. Background and experience of banking institution to provide quality service to like public entities; and
5. The internal cost associated with changing depositories.
Copies of the Request for Proposal application can be obtained on the Springfield Township Website at springfieldtwp.org/bids.aspx (under the Government/Governance/Bids tabs) or from the Springfield Township Financial Director at the Township Administration Building located at 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All institutions which obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal must register their interest in the proposal process with Kim A. Cox, Finance Director at kcox@springfieldtwp.org in order to receive any updates, addenda, and answers to questions asked.
Signed proposals must be delivered to the attention of the Fiscal Officer, Springfield Township, at the Administration Building address listed above in a sealed envelope marked “Depository Application.” PROPOSALS ARE DUE BY 2:00 P.M. ON JULY 24, 2026.
Any questions should be directed to Kim A. Cox, Finance Director, at kcox@springfieldtwp.org. Answers to all questions will be provided to all financial institutions who have obtained the application and provided an email address for communications.
Cincinnati, Ohio. July 10, 2026.
Jul 10-17
LEGAL NOTICE
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INVITATION FOR BID
Sealed bids shall be addressed to and will be received by the Village of North Bend, 21 Taylor Avenue, North Bend, Ohio 45052 until August 4th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for:
Village of North Bend
Harbor Drive Parking Lot
Plans & Specifications for the work may be obtained from Key Blue Print, Inc. The cost for plans is $85.00 per paper set and $50.00 per electronic set.
Key Blue Print, Inc.
411 Elliott Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio
45215
513-821-2111
www.keycompanies.com
Prospective BIDDERS may address questions to Andrew Hautman (AHautman@teceng.com) at 7288 Central Parke Blvd, Mason, Ohio 45040.
Note 1: The Owner assumes no responsibility to supply Builders Exchanges and similar plan review rooms with all addenda issued. An attempt will be made to do so; however, only registered plan holders will be notified of expected Addendum with short preparation times.
Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 through 153.571 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a surety company or corporation licensed in the State of Ohio in the full amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. A 100% satisfactory performance and payment bond shall be required of the successful bidder.
Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside with the bidder’s name and address, and the name of the project for which the bid is submitted. Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the same and all persons interested therein.
Contractors must comply with the Davis-Bacon Wage Act in the payment of prevailing federal minimum wage; demonstrate a good faith effort to achieve 10% Minority Business Enterprise participation; and Section 3 of the Housing & Urban Development Act of 1968, which requires opportunities for training and employment be made to lower income residents and contract work awarded to business concerns owned by lower income residents.
The Village of North Bend reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to accept or reject any part thereof.
Cincinnati, Ohio. July 17, 2026.