E-Payment Services - Statewide

The State of Missouri has issued a Request for Information (RFI) with the solicitation number RFIT30034902100517 seeking comprehensive E-Payment Services for state agencies statewide. The RFI covers electronic payment processing capabilities, including detailed requirements for transaction management, IVR systems, data file handling, and reporting mechanisms. Vendors must provide electronic payment services that can manage and process transactions across multiple state departments, with specific attention to the Department of Revenue. The solicitation requires vendors to complete Exhibit A - Pricing Pages and submit responses either as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing or electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. The response period is open from September 22, 2020, to September 29, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, with specific requirements including sample IVR scripts, transaction file processing, and safeguarding of federal tax information. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to handle various data file types, provide detailed reporting, and meet specific technical and security requirements outlined in the extensive attachments.

The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, making it open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is disclosed, and the solicitation does not provide details about the current e-payment infrastructure or specific integration requirements. The payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms. No estimated total contract value or budget range is provided in the documentation. The RFI appears to be a comprehensive market research effort to understand available e-payment service capabilities, with the primary goal of gathering information about potential vendors' capabilities in providing statewide electronic payment processing services. Vendors are encouraged to submit detailed responses that demonstrate their full range of capabilities in handling electronic payments for state agencies, with particular focus on transaction management, data security, and reporting functionalities.