| Question | RFB Section Number | Vendor Question |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Question: Please provide the 2023 and 2024 audits, as well as 2025 internal statements. If audits aren't available, please provide internal statements and share when you expect the audits to be released. | |
| Response: FY23 Audit is nearing completion. FY24 audit will commence as soon as FY23 is finalized. Accrual based financial statements for internal use are not utilized at this time. | ||
| 2 | Question: What is the appropriation amount from the state to KSU for FY 2026 (budget appropriation amount to KSU as of 7/1/2026) along with any funding restrictions such as $XX or percentage of appropriation only being made available at certain timings, i.e. quarterly or semi-annually. | |
| Response: Fiscal year 2026 distributions will likely follow a previous pattern as past fiscal years--quarterly distribution of funds (30%/25%/25%/20%). From the General Fund, KSU is scheduled to receive $35,272,400 in FY26. Of that amount, $10,381,000 is designated for land grant match, $895,000 for legal support, and $3,830,5000 for debt service (leaving the unrestricted amount at $20,165,900). | ||
| 3 | Question: What is the Intended use/purpose of the LOC need? | |
| Response: This requirement is removed. NO LOC IS REQUESTED | ||
| 4 | Question: Merchant Processing Verification Requirements: Do you need to only one piece of equipment, or is more equipment required? | |
| Response: We previously had a single terminal (machine) that has been in non-working order for an extended period. We now exclusively utilize Swipe Simple devices for card to tap functionality. | ||
| 5 | Question: Virtual Terminal/Online Payments: They mentioned an interest in using virtual terminals and online payments. How much volume do they anticipate for non-face-to-face transactions and average transaction size. Service Usage Explanation: Can they explain how they utilize SmartPay and Transact/Cashnet services? | |
| Response: Over 90% of transactions are swipe or tap. Very few online. | ||
| 6 | Question: Merchant Processing Transaction Volume: Face-to-Face Transactions: How much volume will be handled through face-to-face interactions using the terminal and average transaction size? | |
| Response: Transactions vary from card replacement fees of a fw dollars to entire tuition payments, but are less than $10,000. | ||
| 7 | Question: You state in Required Services "L" Page 15 that you require 105% collateralization on your deposits. Today your deposits are being collateralized at 102% according to the documentation that KSU executed and has on file with us. Will you accept collateralization at 102% for this contract? | |
| Response: While 105% is desired. 102% is acceptable |
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