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NOTICE OF INTENT/DUE DILIGENCE POSTING

REGARDING CONTINUATION OF SERVICES ON

STATEWIDE CONTRACT PRF84-PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

WITH nCourt, a division of Catalis Payments, LLC

(January 2, 2024) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS/POLICE CRIME LAB intends to continue engaging nCourt, a division of Catalis Payments, LLC on statewide contract PRF84 for payment solutions services initiated or implemented under PRF59A.

Continuing the engagement with nCourt, a division of Catalis Payments, LLC on PRF84 represents best value for the Commonwealth and its constituents. Eliminating internal resource constraints associated with re-platforming payment processing and reintegrating business solutions and interfaces represents a significant time and cost savings.

NCOURT/CATALIS PAYMENTS LLC payment solutions implementation consist of the following business process:

· CODIS (Combined DNA Index System – National database system developed and maintained by the FBI for storage and searching DNA profiles) Collection and Investigative Unit (CCUI) is responsible for collecting DNA samples from convicted offenders and maintaining all relevant records regarding these samples.

· CCUI staff as well as other trained individuals throughout the Commonwealth collect samples from convicted offenders who are not incarcerated at multiple locations within the Commonwealth including but not limited to all Local Police Stations, National Guard Armories, Courthouses and Community Correction Centers.

· There is a monetary fee ($110.00 per individual case) associated with the DNA collection in which the offender is responsible for the Commonwealth’s DNA Database sample fee. Last fiscal year (2023) CCUI collected 583 cases, totaling $64,130. This equates to nCourt receiving a total of $1,509.97 at $2.59 per case collected. This fiscal year collected 193 totaling $21,230 and nCourt collecting $499.87 in fees.

· There are two options for payment that are supplied by nCourt. The first option is through a secure software online fee payment vehicle www.PayDNAFeeOnline.com supported by nCourt. The second option is a for a CCUI staff member who is equipped with the electronic hardware to be able to process the payment immediately, also supplied by nCourt. These (debit/credit) payment platforms from nCourt have increased the collection rate.

Other PRF84 vendors may submit proposals. All qualified bid responses will be evaluated. If no additional responses are received by January 23, 2024, the eligible entity will proceed with a Statement of Work.

The initial term of statewide contract PRF84 expires on April 30, 2027; until any contract extensions expire; due to reduction in funding or change in law; vendor breach or default; or for cause.

For questions regarding this Notice, please email Maria Matos Maria.Matos@state.pol.ma.us by January 23, 2024.