Payment Processing Services (Statewide)

The New York State Payment Processing Services statewide contract provides comprehensive payment processing solutions for state and non-state agencies. The vehicle covers a wide range of services including secure depositing, funding and reconciliation of payments, hardware and software provision, Point of Sales (POS) terminals, and multiple payment channels. Authorized users can access proprietary software packages and payment gateway services through this contract, which supports various transaction types including face-to-face, internet, phone, and mobile payment methods.

The contract was awarded by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) on December 20, 2019, with a ten-year performance period ending December 19, 2029. Four prime contractors were selected: Key Merchant Services, LLC (KMS), First Data Merchant Services, LLC, Worldpay, LLC, and Key Bank, N.A. The contract is available statewide to all state agencies, political subdivisions, local governments, public authorities, public school and fire districts, public and nonprofit libraries, and certain nonprofit organizations. The contract type is classified as a service contract, with no specific Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals.

The contract includes four individual Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with unique service identifiers: PS68914 (Key Merchant Services, LLC (KMS)) (Key Merchant Services), PS68915 (First Data Merchant Services, LLC) (First Data Merchant Services), PS68916 (Worldpay, LLC) (Worldpay), and PS68917 (Key Bank, N.A.) (Key Bank, N.A.). Each IDV provides identical service capabilities, offering authorized users flexibility in selecting a payment processing provider. The contract requires agencies to submit a Program Plan Application and obtain approval from the Electronic Value Transfer Administrator (EVTA) at OGS before implementing payment processing services. Pricing is structured on a "Not-to-Exceed" basis, with potential for further negotiation through the Request for Quote (RFQ) process.