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Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve perpetual Agreement No. 524-S1311 with GovPay Net to provide credit and debit card payment processing services for departments County-wide; and
2) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign perpetual Agreement No. 524-S1311 between the County of El Dorado and GovPay Net for merchant payment services.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement. GovPay Net provides services and equipment at no cost to the County. Payment processing fees are paid by the cardholder.
Background
County departments are in need of alternative methods of accepting payments from customers and clients.
Reason for Recommendation
Numerous departments have expressed an interest in alternative methods of payment for the convenience of the public and for the improved collection of fees/revenues. The alternative methods of payment detailed in the Agreement include credit/debit card, and online/phone payments.
Action(s) to be taken following Board approval
1) Chairman to authorize Purchasing Agent to sign Agreement No. 524-S1311.
2) CAO, Procurement and Contracts Division to distribute Agreement as appropriate.
3) County departments to implement the Agreement as needed and begin acceptance of alternative additional forms of payment.
Contact
Ashley Boyd
Concurrences
County Counsel and Risk Management