TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2013
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-01 Consulting Services for Implementation of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Procurement for Public Sector (PPS) Implementation, estimated cost $600,000, Account 201-50000-601170, Requisition 1354046
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Dear Sir:
Request for Proposal (RFP) documents have been prepared for Consulting Services for Implementation of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Procurement for Public Sector (PPS), at the request of the Information Technology Department.
The purpose of this contract is to provide consulting services for implementation of SAP's Procurement module, known as Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), with the industry-specific, public sector add-on, known as Procurement for Public Sector (PPS). SRM/PPS is a complete suite of software from SAP that is fully integrated with the other SAP modules the District presently employs. It is an internet and intranet procurement application for users that supports and simplifies all operational procurement activities. It is designed to automate the high volume, low cost, low risk, procurement activities. PPS, specifically, provides functionality tailored for public entities, such as pre-encumbrance of funds, standardized processes for retainage, liquidated damages, and change orders, as well as the ability to electronically build, review, and approve contract documents.
The estimated cost for this RFP is $600,000.00
A bid deposit is not required for this RFP.
Appendix A will not be included due to the scope of work performed under this RFP.
The tentative schedule for this contract is as follows:
Advertise January 16, 2013
Proposals Received February 22, 2013
Award April 4, 2013
Completion April 18, 2013
Funds are available in Account 201-50000-601170.
Requested, Dharani Villivalam, Acting Director of Information Technology Dept. DV:VA:JK
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for January 3, 2013