Bid Information
Bid Alert No: 00002779847
Bid Title: S/FMNP Check Processing Services
Agency Bid No. Title: 2022 - 005
Received Date: 10/13/2021
Close Date: 11/01/2021
Purchase Type: Not Stated
Delivery Point: Not Stated, Iowa
Delivery Date: Not Stated
Special Notices: Questions Due By 10/25/2021 02:00 PM, Bidder Preregistration
Specifications
Specifications include, but are not limited to: Processor would work with IDALS to set up two accounts for federally-provided food dollar depositsused to reimburse vendors that have accepted S/FMNP checks. S/FMNP checks are printed withstandard MICR lines containing check, bank, and account numbers. Recipients signs checks at the timeof exchange for fresh locally grown produce. After acceptance, certified S/FMNP vendors stamp checkswith a unique number assigned to them (stamps are provided to vendors by IDALS). Checks are thendeposited by vendors at their financial institutions. Checks are converted to electronic images andprocessed via communication between the processor and vendor financial institutions. Processor workswith IDALS staff to replenish account funds periodically through the market season (May 15 throughNovember 30). Processor returns any unspent dollars to IDALS within the first two weeks of November.These remaining funds are returned to the USDA by IDALS. Processor is required to perform duties andto capture required data as detailed below for IDALS use in managing this program.
Bid Related Documents
Download Solicitation NoticeAmendments
Download Amendment Download Amendment Download Amendment Download AmendmentProduct Codes: 94670, 94625
Agency Information
Issuing Agency: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
State: Iowa
Agency Type: State and Local
Contact: Jonathan Koele 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Phone: 515-281-6877
Email: jonathan.koele@iowaagriculture.gov