Billing & Payment Management Platform

Tarleton State University seeks a cloud‑based Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) platform to manage campus commerce, student billing, payment processing, cashiering, refunds, and payment plans. The vendor must integrate the new platform with existing systems (Ellucian Banner, Workday, Canvas, CBORD, etc.), provide PCI‑DSS compliant payment processing (credit‑card and ACH), and deliver full implementation services—including project management, data migration, training, and ongoing support. The contract is a five‑year term with an optional five‑year renewal, and the university expects a go‑live date of October 1 2027. • Core functional areas: student billing, payment plans, electronic refunds, campus e‑commerce, point‑of‑sale. • Required integrations: Ellucian Banner ERP, Workday HR, Canvas LMS, CBORD dining, and other campus systems. • Vendor must meet extensive security standards (PCI‑DSS, NIST 800‑53, HECVAT, TX‑RAMP) and provide a 2‑day breach‑notification policy. • Proposal due Oct 16 2026; award notification Oct 26 2026; contract term 5 years (optional renewal).