Commercial Card Services

The government authority located in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking commercial card services to establish a flexible program for itself and its participating universities. The agency requires a program that supports various card types and product selections to streamline its purchasing and payment processes. To ensure security and facilitate international transactions, all issued cards must feature EMV chip card technology. The agency requires respondents to identify the specific type and level of banking account relationship that must be maintained to support the program. Bidders must provide a sample copy of a corporate resolution and any account documents necessary to establish the respondent as an official depository. The scope of work also encompasses program invoicing, methods of payment, and the use of the program by university-related organizations. The requested program must accommodate specific card restrictions, procurement card attributes, and multiple card types. These types include departmental cards, electronic payment or single-use accounts, virtual card accounts, ghost cards, and declining balance or limit card programs. The contract period for these services will span five years. Eligible respondents must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of all work under this contract will take place offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of the services. The agency requires all clarification questions to be submitted no later than June 22, 2026. Evaluation will be based on the respondent's ability to meet the banking, security, and card program requirements outlined in the request. No other key dates or specific evaluation criteria are provided in the sourcing details.