Charge Cards

The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), is requesting sealed responses for commercial procurement and travel card services, as well as retail fuel card services, to be used by state agencies, higher education institutions, and Texas SmartBuy members. The required services include fuel, minor maintenance, and roadside assistance. Key objectives include robust security controls, dedicated customer service, comprehensive reporting, and seamless integration with customers' existing systems. Respondents must meet minimum qualifications related to years of experience and number of active customers. Evaluation criteria include the rebate offered, program system capabilities, service requirements, training, marketing, and implementation/transition plans. The response due date is April 15, 2024, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 22, 2024. The initial contract term is from the effective date through March 31, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options.

This open competitive procurement does not list any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no incumbent contractor identified for the commercial card services, but the current incumbent for the retail fuel card program is US Bank. The solicitation does not provide specific details on pricing terms, award values, or budget ranges, but historical usage data indicates significant growth in the demand for these services across Texas state and local government entities, including Travis County and the City of Austin.