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Merchant Card Services
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The contract involves establishing a statewide merchant card processing service for Texas state agencies and SmartBuy members, managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. The scope includes providing comprehensive payment acceptance solutions via credit and debit cards, ACH, and eCheck transactions, supported by detailed transaction data and fee structures from prior periods. The procurement emphasizes a competitive process with a response deadline of December 2, 2025, and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 20, 2025. The contract size is estimated between 5 million and 20 million dollars, with vendors required to submit detailed pricing, technical, and compliance documentation, including a mandatory price sheet and certifications affirming legal and ethical standards. The solicitation comprises multiple detailed documents, including instructions, contract terms, certifications, sample transaction reports, and pricing grids. Bidders must certify adherence to various legal, ethical, and Texas-specific statutes, disclose conflicts of interest, and submit comprehensive responses aligned with specified formats and media restrictions. The evaluation process prioritizes minimum requirements, vendor past performance, and risk assessment in Phase I, followed by cost (40%) and qualification (60%) scoring in subsequent phases. Award decisions will consider overall best value, balancing cost-effectiveness with technical capability and compliance. The contract stipulates performance standards, acceptance criteria, and security standards, with clear provisions for delivery timelines, inspection, and intellectual property rights, ensuring the services meet the state's operational and security requirements.
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Place of Performance
TX, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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