Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #AE26-6

RFI for Merchant Credit Card Acceptance and EFT Services for the State of Utah

The State of Utah is seeking industry feedback to inform a future procurement for merchant credit card acceptance and electronic funds transfer (EFT) services. - Government Buyer: - State of Utah, Division of Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers - Products/Services Requested: - Merchant credit card acceptance services - Electronic funds transfer (EFT) services - Integration with point-of-sale (POS) and ERP systems - Support for digital wallets and emerging payment methods - Reporting and portal capabilities - Compliance with PCI DSS 4.0, SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II - Privacy and data protection features (privacy-enhancing technologies, data minimization, secure disposal) - Value-added services and analytics - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Seeking input on contract structure (exclusive vs. non-exclusive, single vs. multi-award) - Emphasis on compliance, privacy, and technology integration - No pricing or formal proposals requested at this stage; this is for informational purposes only - Responses will inform a future Request for Proposal (RFP)

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to gather industry insights regarding merchant credit card acceptance and electronic funds transfer services as the current 10-year state contract nears expiration. The RFI aims to obtain feedback on industry standards, service models, payment capabilities, compliance, security, and emerging technologies to inform a future Request for Proposal (RFP). Vendors are invited to provide information following the provided outline but should not submit pricing or formal proposals at this stage. The RFI is for informational purposes only and will not result in a contract award.

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