Fee Management and Online Payment Portal Software Solutions

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, issued Request for Proposals RFP 042020 to secure Fee Management and Online Payment Portal Software Solutions. This solicitation was designed to establish a comprehensive contracting solution for a diverse range of Participating Entities across the United States and Canada, including governmental, tribal, nonprofit, and K-12 and higher education agencies. The scope of the project encompasses billing and payment solutions for fees, electronic payment portal and gateway solutions, online storefront systems, and all necessary implementation and support services. The procurement process included several addenda to clarify the scope of online marketplace systems, provide guidance on submitting marketing collateral, and confirm that proposer demonstrations would not be required. Proposals were required to be submitted exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal by April 20, 2020. The resulting contract focuses on providing scalable software solutions that allow public agencies to efficiently manage fee collections and electronic payments, with specific award timelines typically falling within 60 days of the submission deadline.