Higher Education Payment Processing System

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a comprehensive higher education payment processing system to replace its current TouchNet platform, issuing a solicitation with the number 5400029359 for qualified vendors capable of delivering a solution that meets or exceeds TouchNet’s capabilities. The required system must be secure, scalable, and fully compliant with all applicable regulatory, operational, and technical standards expected by a higher education institution, ensuring seamless integration with existing financial and student information systems. Vendors are expected to demonstrate proven experience in serving large academic environments, with robust functionality for tuition payments, fees, refunds, installment plans, and third-party integrations, all while maintaining the highest levels of data security and PCI compliance. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026, and is open exclusively to vendors responding through the South Carolina state procurement portal. The contracting authority is the Medical University of South Carolina, located in South Carolina, with Jo Marie Brown, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The system must be capable of supporting the university’s diverse payment needs across multiple campuses and departments, with no set-aside restrictions specified. The successful vendor will be responsible for implementation, training, ongoing support, and continuous updates to maintain compliance and performance standards over the life of the contract.