Merchant Services and Payment Solutions for Government and Education

The LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES (LOC) will accept proposals for MERCHANT SERVICES AND PAYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION at the electronic address listed below until the end of day on NOVEMBER 13, 2026. Those proposals will be for the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES and members of National Purchasing Partners Government Division ("NPPGov") throughout the United States and Canada [...].

This procurement group is soliciting proposals from qualified companies (hereinafter referred to as "Proposer") to enter into a Master Price Agreement for MERCHANT SERVICES AND PAYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION.

Based on the historical volume of similar contracts, the estimated annual value of all transactions resulting from contracts awarded through this RFP is approximately **USD 25 million**.

Proposers must present clear and concise evidence indicating Proposer's ability to comply with the requirements stated herein and to provide and deliver the specified products and services to Participating Agencies.

Each Proposer is required to commit to low pricing, and accurate and timely reporting to NPPGov pursuant to the reporting requirements identified in the NPPGov Vendor Administration Agreement (available upon request). [...]

Proposers must complete *Attachment B - Proposer Profile Workbook*.

Provide a description of the Merchant Services and Payment Solutions for Government and Education offered as set forth in ATTACHMENT C. The primary objective is for the Proposer(s) to provide the Proposer(s)'s entire catalog of products and services ("catalog discount") that are responsive to this RFP so that Participating Agencies may order a broad range of products and services as appropriate for their needs.

Describe any special programs that Proposer offers that shall improve the ability of the Participating Agencies to access the products, such as retail store availability, expedited delivery intervals, item sourcing, or other unique plans and services.

Proposer shall identify any other added value it offers to the LEAGUE OF OREGON CITIES ("LOC") and Participating Agencies (e.g. convenience cards, individual/member discounts, additional admin fee, etc.)

**Submission method:** Proposers are to submit one (1) electronic proposal, in PDF format, to the designated website detailed on the first page of this solicitation. All Proposals must be signed and uploaded to the designated website. Only those proposals received at the designated website by the due date and time will be considered.

All questions shall be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Manager at rfp@orcities.org.

**Scoring:** There is a maximum score of 500 points and Proposer's average total score must be at least 200 points for consideration of an award. Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1) Pricing 2) Product Line (within each category) 3) Marketing 4) Customer Service 5) Proven Experience 6) Coverage 7) Conformance.

**Contract term:** The successful Proposer(s) shall be awarded a Master Price Agreement for a four (4) year period. The Master Price Agreement may be extended an additional one (1) year period.

Successful Proposers servicing the awarded contract to Participating Agencies shall pay a Contract Administration Fee representing **2%** of actual net sales under the Master Price Agreement.

All prices shall be held firm for a period of sixty (60) days after the Solicitation closing date.

Award of this Solicitation is contingent upon the required insurance policies and/or endorsements identified herein.