Request for Proposals for Payment Card Processing & Hardware Services

The Elbert County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals for a turnkey payment card processing and hardware solution under solicitation number PE-77081-NONST-2027-000000011. The selected vendor will be responsible for the procurement, installation, and ongoing support of four card readers, consisting of two stationary and two mobile units with charging cradles, to be deployed across three specific locations: Code Enforcement, the Transfer Station, and Parks and Recreation. The project requires a fully operational system where the payment software and hardware are natively compatible, including all necessary low-voltage wiring and PCI-DSS compliant software for secure merchant integration. The vendor must provide all required middleware or standalone operating software for executing and settling transactions, with these requirements included in the base licensing costs. This solicitation was posted on September 10, 2026, and responses must be submitted by the deadline of October 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The primary point of contact for this Georgia-based project is Ryan Wright.