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The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is seeking proposals through a competitive solicitation process to establish an agency contract for loan servicing related to a new private education loan program. This program is specifically designed to support graduate students pursuing education in workforce shortage areas, with the first loans expected to be disbursed during the 2025-26 academic year. The contract aims to facilitate the administration and management of these loans, ensuring efficient servicing for borrowers. The procurement process is open to qualified vendors, with a contract value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars, reflecting the scope and scale of the program.
Interested parties are invited to respond by May 12, 2025, and can find additional details or submit inquiries through the designated contact, Mark Vessey, via email or phone. The solicitation is part of Washington’s broader efforts to address workforce shortages by providing targeted financial support to graduate students in critical fields. The contract will be awarded following a competitive review process, with the goal of establishing a reliable partner to manage the loan servicing responsibilities for this innovative educational initiative.
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HighAI Summary for 25RQ518 Private Education Loan Servicing - Exhibit A Bidder's Certification: Exhibit A for Competitive Solicitation No. 25RQ518 regarding Private Education Loan Servicing. This document is a Bidder's Certification form requiring legal entity information, tax identification, Washington State UBI number, WEBS registration status, and designated contact personnel for contract administration and legal notices.
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HighAI Summary for Solicitation 25RQ518 Exhibit C - Cost Proposal: This document is Exhibit C (Cost Proposal) for Competitive Solicitation No. 25RQ518 regarding Private Education Loan Servicing. It provides the mandatory cost tables for bidders to submit upfront and monthly costs over a five-year term, and details the mathematical formula used to calculate the cost score (300 points maximum) based on the lowest bid price.
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HighAI Summary for Solicitation 25RQ518 Exhibit I - Service Level Requirements: Draft Service Level Requirements (SLRs) for Competitive Solicitation No. 25RQ518 regarding Private Education Loan Servicing. The document defines performance standards for inbound call handling, email response times, enrollment and deferment processing, credit dispute resolution, and reporting frequencies.
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HighAI Summary for Solicitation No. 25RQ518 Amendment 1 - Private Education Loan Servicing: Amendment No. 1 to Solicitation No. 25RQ518 for Private Education Loan Servicing, effective April 17, 2025. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the bid submission deadline to May 12, 2025, at 11:59 pm PT.
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HighAI Summary for Washington Student Loan Program Guidelines (Draft): A draft exhibit (Exhibit G-1) outlining the comprehensive program guidelines for the Washington Student Loan Program. It defines the roles of the Lender (WSAC), Originator, and Servicer, and provides detailed technical specifications for loan origination, eligibility, underwriting, disbursement, servicing, and collection procedures.
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HighAI Summary for WSAC 25RQ518 Exhibit B – Performance Requirements: Exhibit B for solicitation 25RQ518 regarding Private Education Loan Servicing for the Washington Education Loan Program. The document outlines the scope of work for developing and implementing a loan servicing platform, including customer service, payment processing, and credit reporting. It includes a detailed performance requirements matrix with mandatory and desirable scored criteria (REQ IDs 1-6) that bidders must complete to demonstrate compliance and experience.
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HighAI Summary for WSAC 25RQ518 Private Education Loan Servicing Draft Contract: Draft contract (Exhibit D) between the State of Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) and a contractor for Private Education Loan Servicing under Solicitation No. 25RQ518. The document outlines a 60-month term with potential extensions, scope of services, pricing adjustments, and comprehensive contractor representations and warranties including tax compliance, civil rights, and labor law adherence.
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HighAI Summary for WSAC 25RQ518 Private Education Loan Servicing Q&A #1: Official response to vendor questions for solicitation 25RQ518 regarding Private Education Loan Servicing. This document confirms an extension of the submission deadline to May 12, 2025, and notes that corresponding changes are detailed in solicitation amendment SolAmd 1.
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HighAI Summary for WSAC 25RQ518 Student Loan Service Exhibit H - Loan Volume Forecast: Exhibit H provides a loan volume forecast for seven academic years, detailing projected applications, loans disbursed, average loan sizes, and outstanding balances. The document is intended for use by vendors to prepare responses to RFP 25RQ518.
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HighAI Summary for WSAC Competitive Solicitation No. 25RQ518 - Private Education Loan Servicing: The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is issuing a competitive solicitation (No. 25RQ518) for loan servicing for a new private education loan program for graduate students in workforce shortage areas. The scope includes the development and maintenance of a loan servicing platform, customer service, payment processing, credit reporting, and integration with a loan originator. The document outlines the scope of work, minimum qualifications, and a comprehensive list of exhibits including bid pricing, draft contracts, and service level requirements.
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LowAI Summary for Washington Student Achievement Council Private Education Loan Promissory Note: A legal promissory note for a private education loan issued by the Washington Student Achievement Council. The document outlines the borrower's promise to pay the principal, interest, and fees, defines key terms such as the In-School Period and Repayment Period, and specifies interest accrual and repayment options.
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LowAI Summary for WSAC 25RQ518 Exhibit E - Bidder's Contract Issues List: An optional exhibit for solicitation No. 25RQ518 (Private Education Loan Servicing) providing a structured template for bidders to identify and propose solutions for specific contract terms, conditions, or objections.
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LowAI Summary for WSAC 25RQ518 Exhibit G-3 Bidder's Program Guidelines & Promissory Note Issues/Suggestions List: An optional exhibit for solicitation No. 25RQ518 (Private Education Loan Servicing) used by bidders to identify and propose solutions for issues, concerns, or objections regarding the draft Program Guidelines (Exhibit G-1) and Promissory Note (Exhibit G-2).
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LowAI Summary for WSAC 25RQ518 Q&A 1 - Private Education Loan Servicing: Official response to questions received during the Q&A period for solicitation 25RQ518 (Private Education Loan Servicing). The document confirms an extension of the submission deadline to May 12, 2025, and notes that corresponding changes are detailed in Amendment 1.
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The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is issuing this Competitive Solicitation pursuant to Chapter 39.26 RCW. Pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation, WSAC intends to conduct a competitive procurement to award an Agency Contract for supplying loan servicing for a new private education loan program. WSAC is to administer this program for graduate students in workforce shortage areas. The first loans are to be issued in the 2025-26 academic year.
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