Description
The State of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather market input for a forthcoming solicitation that will replace the current ACH Validation Services contract (03520) which expires 30 April 2027. The goal is to identify vendors capable of providing nationwide ACH validation, standardization, and fraud‑prevention services that comply with NACHA rules. DES seeks information on technical approaches, integration capabilities, pricing models, service‑level expectations, and innovative use of AI. This RFI does not obligate a contract award and all submissions become public record.
• Required service: push/pull ACH validation, standardization, and security for state, local, and tribal purchasers.
• Vendor expectations: compliance with NACHA ACH rules, nationwide delivery, ability to integrate with purchaser systems, and fraud‑prevention capabilities.
• Information sought: technical architecture, integration timeline, pricing structures (per‑transaction vs. subscription), SLA terms, AI/innovation, and any value‑added services.
• Timeline: RFI posted 5/18/2026, supplier meeting 5/27/2026, response deadline 6/4/2026.