POS and On-line Payment Processor Services

The Beaufort County Treasurer's Office in South Carolina (Barnwell County jurisdiction) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) posted on April 24, 2026, with a response due date of May 26, 2026, seeking qualified vendors capable of providing Point of Sale (POS) and online payment processing services. The procurement encompasses secure, reliable, and cost-effective payment solutions designed to accept multiple electronic payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, ACH/e-check transactions, and digital wallets. Key deliverables and requirements include robust reporting and reconciliation capabilities, advanced functionality, and comprehensive compliance features. The Treasurer's Office aims to maximize technology utilization to enhance citizen service, achieve internal operational efficiencies, and deliver high-quality customer experiences for both taxpayers and internal staff. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide secure transaction processing and integration with existing systems to support the county's payment processing needs.

This Request for Information is issued for information-gathering purposes only, with no award to be made based on the RFI results; any subsequent procurement by the Treasurer's Office will be conducted through a separate competitive process subject to budget approval. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure details, or budget ranges at this stage. Interested vendors should note that participation in the RFI does not guarantee consideration in future procurement processes and should monitor for subsequent formal solicitations that will follow standard procurement procedures and compliance requirements.