Electronic Payment Solutions

The Massachusetts PRF84 Electronic Payment Solutions statewide contract provides comprehensive payment processing services for state and local government entities. This multi-channel vehicle enables eligible organizations, including executive, legislative, judicial branches, municipalities, public authorities, schools, hospitals, and higher education institutions, to procure electronic payment solutions. The contract supports diverse payment methods such as web payment pages, web POS devices, interactive voice response (IVR), kiosks, and mobile platforms, facilitating transactions involving credit, debit, and ACH payments. The solutions are designed to streamline revenue collection, ensure secure processing, and integrate with the Commonwealth's accounting systems.

The contract is administered by the Operational Services Division and features four prime contractors: Catalis Payments, LLC, Grant Street Group, NIC Services, LLC, and PayIt, LLC. The initial contract term runs from May 18, 2023, to April 30, 2027, with potential extensions up to April 30, 2033. The vehicle covers the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts and offers three pricing models: direct bill, convenience fee, and payment facilitator. In fiscal year 2022, approximately $451 million in electronic payments were processed through the previous contract. Vendors must be U.S.-based, PCI compliant, and commit to a Supplier Diversity Program, with at least 1% of contract sales dedicated to diversity initiatives.