Credit Card Services

Background

The Burke County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide a corporate credit card for official County use. The primary purpose of this credit card is to facilitate employee travel, training, and limited operational expenses. The arrangement must ensure that the County Manager's personal credit history remains unaffected.

Work Details

The selected proposer shall provide the following services: - A corporate credit card designated for the Board of Commissioners. - A fixed credit limit of exactly $25,000 with no option for increase. - The ability to establish transaction limits for individual purchases or users. - Monthly billing terms allowing payments due within 45 to 60 days after the statement date or online invoices with a 30-day payment due date. - Assurance that Burke County is not interested in implementing a purchasing card (P-card) system at this time. Required program features include: - Online banking access through a secure web-based portal for real-time transaction viewing and access to monthly statements. - Electronic payment capabilities via ACH or equivalent, with a preference for ACH payments. - Clear descriptions of payment timing and processing procedures. - Fraud protection and zero-liability coverage. - The ability to issue multiple physical cards tied to a single account, sharing the same card number and account name, with a minimum of three cards available.

Period of Performance

The contract period is not explicitly stated in the provided information.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed for Burke County, Georgia.

Bidder Requirements

Proposals must include a company overview detailing whether services are provided directly or through a partner network. Additionally, descriptions of the credit card program and platform, fee structure, interest rates, billing terms, and online access/payment capabilities should be included.