Credit Card Processing - Ft. McClellan/Billeting

This state and local contracting opportunity is for credit card processing services for the Alabama State Military Department's Fort McClellan Training Center Billeting Operations (FMTC Billeting) in Calhoun County and the city of Anniston. The State of Alabama is seeking a contractor to provide credit card processing services for Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover transactions, both for on-site and online reservations at the 325-room FMTC Billeting facility. The successful bidder must provide all necessary equipment, integrate with the existing online reservation system, and offer transaction research and support services. The contract will be awarded to the bidder providing the lowest transaction service charge and transaction fee, with the award evaluation calculating an interchange rate of 1.2%. The initial contract term is 12 months, with options to extend for up to four additional 12-month periods. Bids are due by August 27, 2024.

This opportunity is open to any qualified supplier, with no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The State of Alabama has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The contract value or budget range is not specified, but the State reserves the right to procure goods or services from other sources if the awarded supplier defaults on the contract.