Emmet County is seeking proposals for purchasing card services and a comprehensive procurement card program. The deadline for submitting written questions is January 12, 2026, and the proposal due date is February 2, 2026. The contract term will be for three years with an option to renew for two additional years. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, program features, fees, security, and customer service. The vendor must provide a certificate of insurance and meet specific insurance requirements. Background checks may be required. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The selected provider shall deliver all cards to the Emmet County Finance Department within ten 10 business days of notification. All cards must be delivered to: emmet county finance department 200 division street, suite g74 petoskey, mi **** within ten 10 business days of notification.
Submittals will be evaluated and ranked to determine the best value to the county based on the following criteria: previous experience, program features, fees, security, and customer service. Submittals will be evaluated and ranked to determine the best value to the county based on the following criteria: a. previous experience with purchasing card programs of similar scope and size. b. program features and functionality including reporting and integration capabilities. c. fees, rebates, and incentives. d. security and compliance. e. customer service and technical support.
Proposers must demonstrate experience, technical expertise, financial stability, customer service, and compliance. Proposers must demonstrate: experience: successful management of similar purchasing card programs, preferably for governmental entities of similar size and complexity. technical expertise: strong capabilities in card processing, data security, integration, and reporting. financial stability: adequate financial strength to fulfill contract obligations. customer service: proven ability to provide highquality support. compliance: adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
The deadline to submit written questions is January 12, 2026. deadline to submit written questions january 12, 2026 @3: 00 pm est
The current purchasing aggregate purchasing limit per month is approximately $20,819. he current purchasing aggregate purchasing limit per month is approximately 20, 819.