Third-Party Payment Processing

. The University is a fully accredited State of Arizona institution of higher education. Additional information on the University is available at the following link Quick Facts. 1.2. Proposal Background 1.2.1. The University is requesting sealed Proposals from qualified firms to provide a Third-Party Payment Solution with a shopping cart feature for the University’s students, staff, faculty, and end users to make payments to the University using this Payment Solution. The University collects payments for operating activities, recruitment fairs, and fitness and wellness classes across the University campus. 1.2.2. The University estimates one hundred (100) administrators. 1.2.3. It is the University's intent to select the Proposal(s), which are most favorable to the University in all respects, including scope, availability of services, quality of services, reputation, and price. Multiple Awards may be made or an Award(s) may be made partial, by part, by line item, or by any combination of parts if identified as being in the best interest of the University. 1.2.4. This RFP is part of a competitive negotiation process intended to allow the University to obtain goods and/or services as outlined herein in a manner that is most advantageous to the University. This RFP provides the University the flexibility to negotiate with Proposers, if desired, to arrive at a mutually agreeable relationship. Price may weigh heavily in the evaluation process but will not be the only factor under consideration and may not be the determining factor. All Proposals will be considered public records and will be available for review, as allowed by Arizona law and the Code. 1.2.5. It is the University's intent to select the Proposal(s), which are most favorable to the University in all respects, including scope, availability of services, quality of services, reputation, and price. If not otherwise stated herein, multiple Awards