RFP Season Is Here: How to Prepare Your Treasury for Year End Success

Every September, municipalities and organizations enter a critical phase: RFP season. An RFP (Request for Proposal) is the formal process public organizations use to invite investment firms and financial institutions to bid on managing their funds. It ensures transparency, compliance, and competitive outcomes, but it can also be complex and time-consuming.   

Pair RFP season with year-end fiscal planning, and treasury teams are often juggling policy reviews, liquidity needs, and market volatility all at once. That is where the Cash Management Group comes in, helping clients streamline the process, align their investments, and position themselves for success as they head into the new year.

1. Do Not Let Market Volatility Derail Your Plans

Rates remain uncertain, and volatility can quickly disrupt carefully built investment timelines. A proactive strategy, such as laddered GICs, can help protect your portfolio while ensuring liquidity when you need it most.

2. Why September Is the Best Time to Reassess Treasury Policies

Summer is over, and decision makers are back in full swing. September is the ideal time to review your investment policies and prepare RFPs before year-end pressures arise. Addressing gaps now avoids last-minute challenges and creates a smoother process heading into fiscal close.

3. Simplify Your RFP Process With Expert Support

Drafting or renewing RFPs can be complex and time-consuming. Our team supports clients by:

• Reviewing and aligning investment policies
• Helping structure compliant and competitive RFPs
• Providing market insights to strengthen proposals

With the Cash Management Groups advisory approach, you do not have to navigate this process alone.

4. Align GICs With Fiscal Year End Timelines

The right GIC structure ensures your funds are available exactly when needed. By laddering maturities around fiscal year-end, you can maximize returns while maintaining the liquidity required for operations.

Ready to Plan With Confidence?

Do not wait until Q4 deadlines pile up. September is your chance to lock in competitive rates, simplify RFP planning, and prepare your treasury for year-end success.

Contact us today: 604.643.0101 or cashgroup@cgf.com

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