The Office of the State Treasurer is seeking a consultant to provide electronic payment consulting services to the State of Delaware. The consultant will assist the State in addressing its practices and needs concerning electronic payment processing, gateway services, and compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) standards. The scope of services includes providing ongoing advice and recommendations, performing discrete tasks such as undertaking a structural review of the State's Merchant Services architecture, and providing independent advice and recommendations on the procurement of Merchant Services contracts. The consultant will also be required to attend and participate in meetings of the Board and the Banking Subcommittee, and provide assistance with annual PCI security processes and necessary remediation efforts. Some key points to consider are: * The consultant must have at least five years of continuous experience providing Merchant Services consulting services. * The consultant must staff the engagement with one or more employees possessing appropriate QSA credentials and/or other PCI certifications. * The consultant should have experience providing Merchant Services consulting services to government entities. * The consultant must be independent and able to make recommendations to the Board and OST free from conflicts and solely in the best interest of the State.