REBID - Credit Card Processing Services

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is seeking a credit card processing service provider to furnish secure, reliable, and scalable payment processing solutions across all payment channels. The selected contractor will be responsible for processing high transaction volumes, maintaining PCI DSS and regulatory compliance, and providing industry-standard security controls. The contractor must also fully integrate with the Authority's Wasteworks billing system and provide a clearly defined process for implementing all services described in the contract. Some key features of the desired payment processing system include: * Ability to process credit and debit card transactions * Support for eCheck transactions * Compliance with PCI DSS, EMV, and NACHA rules * Ability to apply a service fee to customer transactions * Provision of detailed transaction reports and reconciliation tools * Support for multiple merchant IDs and settlement accounts * Ability to provide training and ongoing support to Authority personnel * Compliance with accessibility requirements and ADA standards Some of the key benefits of this opportunity include: * The opportunity to provide payment processing services to a public utility authority * The chance to work with a reputable organization with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability * The potential for long-term contract renewal and expansion of services However, there are also some challenges and considerations that should be taken into account, such as: * The need to comply with complex regulatory requirements and industry standards * The requirement to provide high-quality customer service and support to Authority personnel * The potential for intense competition from other qualified bidders