Electronic Payment Card (EPC) Services

The North Dakota Electronic Payment Card (EPC) Services multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive electronic banking and financial transaction services for state agencies and local government entities. The contract enables disbursement of program funds through electronic payment cards across multiple state departments, including Human Services, Job Service, Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Workforce Safety and Insurance. Participating entities can access a range of services such as point-of-sale transactions, cash access transactions, customer service, web-based account management, and mobile application services, with features like unlimited free transactions and no monthly account maintenance fees.

The contract is a multi-state consortium agreement with Conduent State & Local Solutions (formerly Xerox), currently active from May 1, 2017, through July 31, 2026. The vehicle covers North Dakota and six additional states: Idaho, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming. It is a mandatory state contract that allows participation by state colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities. The contract type permits up to four two-year renewal options and includes a cooperative purchasing agreement that allows for potential expansion of participating programs and agencies with unanimous consortium consent.