Missouri Universal Services Fund Management Services

The State of Missouri has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Missouri Universal Services Fund Management Services, seeking a vendor to comprehensively manage the state's Universal Services Fund across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City. The solicitation, identified as RFPS30034902101564, requires the selected vendor to process support applications, manage low-income and disabled fund orders, and adhere to Public Service Commission rules. The procurement seeks a vendor capable of handling fund management responsibilities through the MissouriBUYS electronic procurement system, with specific deliverables including processing applications, managing fund orders, and meeting detailed evaluation criteria. The solicitation period runs from April 23, 2021, to May 21, 2021, with proposals due by 2:00 PM CDT on May 21, 2021, at the Missouri Universal Fund Board located at 200 Madison Street in Jefferson City. Vendors must submit electronic responses through the MissouriBUYS system and complete Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their proposal package.

The RFP is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not specify existing infrastructure requirements that would necessitate integration. The documentation establishes payment terms of Net 45 days with delivery terms of Free On Board Destination, but does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range. The RFP includes multiple supporting documents such as the Application for Support, Report and Order Establishing Low Income Disabled Fund, assessment rate documentation, reimbursement procedures, Public Service Commission rules, assessment forms, and technical proposal evaluation criteria. Vendors are advised to thoroughly review all documentation to ensure compliance with the fund management requirements. Questions regarding the RFP can be directed to Autumn E Klauba at 573-522-0001 or autumn.klauba@oa.mo.gov.