Domestic Banking Services RFP-WICFO-BANK

Winrock International is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide comprehensive banking services that support global operations for our nonprofit U.S. headquarters and international offices. The selected provider should demonstrate experience working with nonprofits of comparable size and complexity, as well as strong international banking capabilities. The intent of this RFP is to provide Winrock with services that: 

• Ensure secure, efficient, and cost-effective banking service
• Streamline international payment processing and reduce transaction costs 
• Support compliance with global and U.S. regulatory requirements. 
• Improve treasury management and liquidity optimization. 
• Enhance reporting, visibility, and digital access across multiple geographies. 

Submission Questions and Clarifications

Inquiries/questions must be received no later than Wednesday, February 11, 2026, (CT) and must be submitted via e-mail to procurement@winrock.org Winrock will review and respond to questions by Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (CT).

Winrock will evaluate complete vendor proposals to determine which proposal represents the best value to Winrock. This is an unsealed solicitation request. Winrock reserves the right to negotiate with the vendors with or without discussion.

Submission Deadlines

Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on Friday, February 27, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. All proposals are to be submitted following the guidelines listed below. Telephone requests will not be honored. Winrock International may request additional documentation after the bid deadline.

Submission Delivery Address

Submissions should be made electronically to the following email address: procurement@winrock.org

Instructions to Vendors

• Validity of bid: 60 days starting from the submission date.
• Winrock reserves right to make changes or cancel this solicitation as needed

Documents to include: 

• Company Overview – Brief history, ownership, size, nonprofit client experience,international reach.
• Service Offering – Detailed description of services outlined along.
• Pricing – Comprehensive, transparent fee structure for account and other services,transactions, foreign exchange, and other costs.
• Implementation Plan – Transition strategy, onboarding process, training support.
• Technology Platforms – Online banking capabilities, cybersecurity measures, reportingtools.
• Point of Contact – Authorized contact including address, phone number, and email
• References – At least three current nonprofit or international clients.
• Value-Added Services – Any additional solutions or innovations offered.

Award

Winrock International anticipates notifying the successful vendor the week of March 16, 2026. 

• Winrock will run an open and fair competitive bidding process. 
• As warranted, Winrock may split the RFP, awarding different vendors specific services depending on the criteria of selection and available services.