Centralized Electronic Payment Authorization System (CEPAS)

Ended State & local contract Michigan Awarded

Contract number
MA220000001254
Awardee
FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LP
Contracting organization
Department Technology, Management and Budget

Contract facts

Cumulative value
$9,700,000
End date

Contract details come from michigan.gov. Updated .

About this contract

The Centralized Electronic Payment Authorization System (CEPAS) is a multi-agency statewide indefinite delivery vehicle established to provide comprehensive payment processing services to Michigan state agencies. The system enables entities to process multiple payment types, including card transactions, electronic check (eCheck) payments, and ACH payments through diverse channels such as web applications, interactive voice response (IVR) systems, point-of-sale devices, and payment kiosks. CEPAS operates through the PayPoint Gateway platform and offers transaction-based pricing with tiered unit rates ranging from $0.150 to $0.080 per transaction depending on volume. The contract also provides specialized services including fraud detection, 24/7 technical support, implementation management, and custom development support, with a 1,000-hour bank of hours allocated for customized enhancements to support agency-specific requirements.

The prime contractor for this IDV is First Data Government Solutions LP (now operating as Fiserv), with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget serving as the contracting organization. The contract was executed on August 1, 2022, with an initial completion date of June 30, 2026, and includes five one-year renewal options extending through June 30, 2028. The estimated aggregate contract value is $9,770,200, which reflects the transaction-based fee structure and supplementary services pricing. The contract encompasses statewide coverage across Michigan and requires monthly invoicing based on actual transactions processed, with payment terms of Net 45 days and compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 Level AA effective April 24, 2026).

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Who holds contract MA220000001254?

Contract MA220000001254 was awarded to FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS LP by Department Technology, Management and Budget in Michigan on August 1, 2022.

How much is contract MA220000001254 worth?

Its cumulative value is $9,700,000.

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