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Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to approve a contract with BBVA USA, for central depository services.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the board adopt Resolution and Order No. 02-20-962 of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving a contract between the EAA and BBVA USA, for central depository services for the period March 1, 2020 through February 28, 2022, with an option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods, and authorizing the General Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the contract.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for the board to consider a Finance/Administrative Committee recommendation to approve a depository services contract with BBVA USA. The current depository services contract with BBVA USA (formerly BBVA Compass) expires on February 29, 2020.
In preparation of issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for depository services, staff worked with Valley View Consulting throughout the development of the RFP and reviewing of proposals received. Valley View Consulting has many years of experience providing objective review services of central depository proposals submitted to public entities and has assisted the EAA in the previous three RFP processes.
Valley View Consulting worked closely with staff throughout the RFP process to:
· Analyze the EAA’s historical bank service usage and balance records from bank statements.
· Review and discuss with staff the minimum banking services to be considered and the potential of additional banking services.
· Develop a list of potential banks.
· Contact the banks to confirm distribution information, describe process, and identify the designated recipient.
· Draft the RFP for review and approval by the EAA.
· Post the notice and advertise in the San Antonio Express-News, San Marcos Daily Record, New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung, Hondo Anvil Herald, Uvalde Leader-News, BidNet, and the State of Texas Electronic State ...
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