What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Burlington Electric Department seeks a vendor to provide procurement card program services for up to 50 users with varying credit limits. The program must simplify purchasing under a specified dollar threshold and maximize efficiency while maintaining robust internal controls. Offsite performance is specified, and eligibility is limited to onshore United States organizations. Vendors must direct all questions to [email protected] by November 20, 2026. Final proposals are due by December 18, 2026.
Scope of work
- Procurement card program accommodating up to 50 users with varying credit limits
- Capability for ad-hoc access to view recent pending and posted transactions and current balances due
- Capability to require receipt approval workflow by supervisors
- Electronic system interface including implementation, initial training, and support
- Compliance with minimum Information Technology standards
- Secure encryption and masking/truncation of sensitive data in transit and at rest
- Support across common browser platforms for browser-based software
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposal review | Not specified |
| Detailed vendor meeting and demonstration | Not specified |
| Functional and Technical Requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a qualified financial services supplier
- Must be in good standing with all Departments of the City of Burlington, Vermont
- Must not owe funds to or have been removed from any solicitation list of any City Department
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Solution and Corporate Summary
- Project Experience & References
- Vendor Team & Partnership Experience
- Contract Templates
- Responses to Functional and Technical Requirements
- Proposed Pricing
- Attachment A: Information Technology Specifications
- Attachment B: Insurance Requirements
- Attachment C: Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via website
- Instructions
- All proposals must be submitted electronically to the website according to the anticipated schedule; hard copies will not be accepted.
