Commuter Savings Administration Services

The State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is requesting proposals for Commuter Savings Program (CSP) administrative services. CMS is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a commuter savings program for State of Illinois employees, with an initial term of five years and the option to renew for an additional five years. The program will enable employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible transit and parking expenses, with an estimated current enrollment of 1,800 participants and the potential for up to 10,000 participants. Proposals are due by October 2, 2023, and CMS will evaluate offers based on technical, commitment to diversity, and pricing criteria, with the successful vendor responsible for program implementation, management, technological support, fare media procurement, marketing, customer service, account management, payroll and funding interfaces, reporting, and compliance.

The RFP indicates that there may be a Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act (BEP) and Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation goal, and the successful vendor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The incumbent vendor is Edenred Benefits, LLC, who was awarded an indefinite quantity contract with a 5-year initial term and five 1-year renewal options, with a total estimated award value of $942,300 under a per-participant-per-month fee structure. The contract has no specified BEP or VBP utilization goals.