RFP 0457 PROVIDE SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENVIRONMENT

RFP 0457 PROVIDE SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENVIRONMENT postdate:- 15-Mar-2023 11:00:00 AM responsedate:- 19-May-2023 03:30:00 PM ( 1d, 14h+ ) description:- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 0457 Jefferson Parish Department of Purchasing is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified firms to provide Software and Implementation Services for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Systems Environment for the Jefferson Parish Departments of Finance and Electronic Information Systems (EIS) This project is to take advantage of the newest technology and harness efficiencies by reviewing business processes and implementing technology to enhance existing business processes performed by Parish departments. The Parish is planning to replace its current software systems environment with a new system or combination of software systems, and to adopt systems functionality to support core processes. In doing so, the

Parish seeks to address several challenges in the current environment, and gain future efficiencies. All proposals will be evaluated on criteria such as vendor’s technical proposal, qualifications and experience, financial profile and proposal responsiveness and other criteria more specifically defined in the RFP document. The maximum total points for each proposal are set at 100 points A pre-proposal conference will be held at 9:00 AM on April 4, 2023 in the East Bank Council Chambers, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., 2nd Floor, Jefferson, LA 70123. Perspective Proposers that are interested in participating in the Pre-Proposal Vendor Teleconference shall contact BerryDunn in writing (kate.offerdahl-joyce@berrydunn.com) to request the teleconference information. The format of the Pre-Proposal Vendor Teleconference will be an overview presentation of the RFP, its contents, the RFP Schedule of Events, and additional topics. Following the presentation, Perspective Proposers will be able to ask questions related to the RFP or the overall process. The Parish will attempt to answer all questions at that time, but answers provided shall not be binding. Following the Pre-Proposal Vendor Teleconference, the Parish will post online the material questions asked in writing and their respective answers in an addendum. Prospective Proposers may participate in the conference to obtain clarification of the requirements of the RFP and to receive answers to relevant questions thereto. Any Prospective Proposer intending to submit a proposal is encouraged to attend and should have at least one authorized representative attend the pre-proposal Conference. RFP specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at http://purchasing.jeffparish.net and selecting the LaPAC Tab. RFPs may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparishbids.net or www.centralbidding.com. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via the Parish’s e-Procurement system, Central Bidding. Responses will be received until 3:30 P.M. on April 28, 2023. All vendors will be required to register with Central Bidding. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, in whole or part, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBE’s, including MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s) to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Renny Simno Misty A. Camardelle Director Assistant Director Purchasing Department Purchasing Department ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: March 15, 22 and 29, 2023