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Student Athlete Payment Processing
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The contract involves Iowa State University (ISU) seeking a supplier to develop and implement a comprehensive payment processing system for its Athletic Department to manage payments to approximately 400 student-athletes under new NCAA revenue-sharing rules. The system must facilitate electronic payments in USD, support a range of transaction sizes—from small reimbursements to larger revenue-sharing payments—and handle an annual transaction volume estimated between $20 million and $25 million. Payments are scheduled to commence on July 1, 2025, with the possibility of future international transactions, including payments to non-US citizens and athletes outside the US. The system should integrate record-keeping, reporting, and other related features, and be user-friendly for both athletes and university administrators. The university prefers an integrated solution that offers flexibility, such as optional withholding for taxes, and supports various digital payment methods like ACH, digital cards, or wallets. The procurement process is guided by detailed instructions and contractual terms outlined in multiple university documents, emphasizing compliance, transparency, and adherence to applicable laws and policies. The contract will be governed by Iowa State University’s general terms and conditions, which specify requirements for delivery, acceptance, warranties, confidentiality, and payment procedures. The solicitation process includes clear guidelines for proposal submission, evaluation, and award, with particular attention to preferences for Iowa-based products and vendors, and provisions for future adjustments, such as international payments. The contract aims to ensure a secure, efficient, and compliant payment infrastructure that aligns with university policies and NCAA regulations, supporting the athletic department’s financial operations and reporting needs.
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Payment processing may apply to approximately 400 athletes. Payment amounts may vary in amounts from small dollar transaction payments for reimbursements for travel per diems and reimbursable expenses to larger dollar transactions for contractually agreed to revenue-sharing payments. Transactions are likely to be processed on daily or weekly basis, with certain transactions scheduled on a monthly basis. Payments for all categories of reimbursements and revenue-sharing may amount to $20-$25 million annually
Payments will start 7/1/2025 We will only be paying in USD All payment funding will be coming from ISU We currently are only expecting to be paying to US Banks but may need to pay outside the US in the future. We may be paying non-US citizen athletes ISU will want the option to have either a mandatory or optional withholding for the athletes (savings account for athletes to pay taxes). Payments to be electronic in nature (ACH, digital payment card, digital wallet, etc.)
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