Catawba County - Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software and Implementation Services - RFP No. 27-1004 (2026)
Catawba CountyCounty · Newton, NC- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
The 30-second brief
Catawba County invites proposals for a comprehensive, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and implementation services solution under RFP No. 27-1004. The scope encompasses core financial, procurement, HR, payroll, time and attendance, cashiering, and grant management modules to replace legacy PeopleSoft systems. Key operational parameters include approximately 1,250 employees, 1,700 W-2s annually, bi-weekly payroll across 26 pay groups, and 3 years of historical financial and payroll data conversion. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, with vendor demonstrations scheduled for the first two weeks of December 2026 and award anticipated in early 2027.
Enterprise Resource Planning software, Financial modules, Procurement modules, Human resources and payroll modules, Time and attendance, Cashiering, Grant management, Data conversion, Implementation services, Training materials
Cost (value-based scoring) (15%), minimum criteria compliance, experience, functional fit, demonstrations, interviews
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Summary
Catawba County invites proposals for a comprehensive, integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and implementation services solution under RFP No. 27-1004.
The scope encompasses core financial, procurement, HR, payroll, time and attendance, cashiering, and grant management modules to replace legacy PeopleSoft systems. Key operational parameters include approximately 1,250 employees, 1,700 W-2s annually, bi-weekly payroll across 26 pay groups, and 3 years of historical financial and payroll data conversion. Proposals are due by October 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, with vendor demonstrations scheduled for the first two weeks of December 2026 and award anticipated in early 2027.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost (value-based scoring) (15%)
- Minimum criteria compliance
- Experience
- Functional fit
- Demonstrations
- Interviews
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Enterprise Resource Planning software
- Financial modules
- Procurement modules
- Human resources and payroll modules
- Time and attendance
- Cashiering
- Grant management
- Data conversion
- Implementation services
- Training materials
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bidder Forms
- Bidder Questionnaire
- Pricing Workbook
- Requirements Workbook
- Staffing Workbook
- License and support agreements
- Sample project plan
- Submit to
- https://catawbacountync.gov/county-services/purchasing/bid-notices/
- Scope location
- Catawba County, NC
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Catawba County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://catawbacountync.gov/county-services/purchasing/bid-notices/.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Catawba County in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Enterprise Resource Planning software, Financial modules, Procurement modules, Human resources and payroll modules, Time and attendance, Cashiering, Grant management, Data conversion, Implementation services, Training materials. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost (value-based scoring) (15%), minimum criteria compliance, experience, functional fit, demonstrations, interviews" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Catawba County?
All active and historical solicitations from Catawba County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Catawba County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder Forms, Bidder Questionnaire, Pricing Workbook, Requirements Workbook, Staffing Workbook, license and support agreements, sample project plan. Review the full document from Catawba County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Catawba County, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.