Description
The University of Missouri is seeking qualified suppliers to furnish and deliver a comprehensive Payables Program and associated Merchant Services for the entire university system, including MU Health Care. The contract will cover implementation, integration with existing financial systems, ongoing processing of payments, merchant account management, reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and university accessibility and security standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and the University will evaluate based on value, Missouri preference, and ability to meet regulatory requirements. Key milestones include question submission (9/10/2026), proposal due (9/25/2026), finalist selection (10/9/2026), presentations (week of 10/19/2026), and award announcement (11/6/2026).
• Scope: End‑to‑end payables processing and merchant services for all university entities.
• Mandatory compliance: WCAG 2.2 accessibility, anti‑boycott certification, health‑care regulations (HIPAA), and Missouri procurement policies.
• Evaluation criteria: Cost, technical solution, Missouri‑based preference, experience with higher‑education finance systems.
• Submission: Electronic via UM’s bidding platform; no physical site visits required.
• Timeline: Issuance 8/25/2026 → Award 11/6/2026.
Attached files
The solicitation documents live at the source — open the bid source above to download them.
Contact
Carla Gilzow