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This Solicitation opportunity from Texas was posted on October 3, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Merchant Card Services

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304T-26-946M1State & Local

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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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RFP 304T-26-946M1 Merchant Card Services Mandatory Price Sheet

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RFP 304T-26-946M1 Merchant Card Services Texas Comptroller

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RFP No. 304T-26-946M1 Merchant Card Services Sample Report

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Solicitation No. 304T-26-946M1 Part B General Instructions and Contract Terms

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Solicitation Attachment A Execution of Response

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AgencyTexas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Contacts1 person available
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The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of CPA, requests sealed responses for proposals to establish a contract for merchant card, automated clearing house (ACH) and eCheck services, which will enable State Agencies and Texas SmartBuy Members to accept payments using credit and debit cards, ACH and eCheck payments.

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