The specifications contained in this Request For Proposal (RFP) package are provided for the purpose of soliciting proposals for administering the State's Employee Discount Program. All current State Employees and retirees will be recipients of these discounts under the contract. Proposals must address the complete range of administering the Employee Discount Program. The State’s expectations, through the administration of the Employee Discount Program, are to provide supplemental savings benefits to State Employees and retirees. The program shall provide discounts, rebates, and special promotions to State Employees and retirees. The initial term of this contract is the three-year period beginning October 1, 2010 and extending through September 30, 2013, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. The contract period may be extended for two additional periods of one year each, dependent upon the evaluation of results and at the option of the State.