Merchant Card Processing Services

The City of Georgetown is seeking qualified vendors to provide merchant card processing services for its various departments. The scope includes processing credit/debit card transactions, providing reporting, and optionally supporting alternative payment platforms. Vendors may propose full‑service solutions or partial services, and the City is open to both banking institutions and fintech companies. The contract will be awarded to the proposer that best meets the functional, technical, and cost criteria outlined in Exhibit A. • Services: transaction authorization, settlement, reporting, and customer support. • Delivery: electronic submission via the City’s e‑bid system; no on‑site integration required. • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference (non‑mandatory attendance) on July 29, 2026. • Proposal deadline: August 24, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. • Questions due by August 7, 2026. • The City may accept partial proposals and alternative platform options. • No federal funding involved; contract governed by standard service agreement.