Merchant Services

Location:	Washington
Posted:	Mar 17, 2026
Due:	Apr 1, 2026
Agency:	Pierce County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
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Project ID:

Title: Merchant Services

Addenda: 2

Release Date: 3/11/2026

Due Date: 4/1/2026

Merchant Services

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Request For Proposal

Procurement and Contract Division

Project ID: 2025-RFP-279

Release Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

· Due Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:00pm

Posted Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:00am

All dates & times in Pacific Time

Draft Response No Bid

Time Remaining: 14 days, 18 hours, 23 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Wed, Mar 11, 2026 9:00 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Pierce County is soliciting proposals from firms to provide merchant card processing services for various County departments and offices. The County seeks a vendor that can securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively process electronic payment transactions while meeting all applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.

The selected vendor will support the County's goal of providing convenient payment options to the public, including in-person, online, and other electronic payment channels.

Background

Pierce County is located in the south Puget Sound region of the State of Washington. The County is home to more than 900,000 residents and serves as a regional economic, cultural, and environmental hub. The County provides a wide range of public services to residents, businesses, and visitors, including public safety, transportation and infrastructure, environmental stewardship, parks and recreation, human services, land use planning, and administrative support functions.

Timeline

Release Project Date:

March 11, 2026

Question Submission Deadline:

March 25, 2026, 4:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

April 1, 2026, 1:00pm

Proposal Evaluation:

Approximately three weeks after proposal submission deadline, proposals will be evaluated and interviews may be held if multiple proposers are deemed capable of meeting the requirements.

Estimated Notice of Intention to Negotiate a Contract:

Approximately six weeks after proposal submission deadline.

Estimated Date of Contract Execution :

Approximately eight weeks After proposal submission deadline.

Merchant Services

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