Marion County Sole Source for Vertex Payroll Q Series FY26-27 RFI IT1855-26
Marion CountyCounty · Salem, OR- Due
- Sep 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Emily Wolff
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Summary
Marion County Information Technology Department is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) IT1855-26 to support a planned sole-source award to Vertex, Inc.
The procurement covers licensing for Vertex Payroll Tax Q Series for fiscal years 2026-2027. The County currently uses the payroll module of Oracle Financials and requires these tax updates for annual payroll processing. This RFI seeks to confirm if these services are available from any other source before awarding a contract under MCPCR 20-0275 and ORS 279B.075. The County is currently implementing a new ERP system expected to go live in late 2026 or early 2027, at which point the Vertex tool will be retired. Responses must be submitted via the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal by September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
- Submit to
- https://contracts-marioncountygcc.msappproxy.net/gateway/
- Scope location
- Salem, OR
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Marion County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 10, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://contracts-marioncountygcc.msappproxy.net/gateway/. For questions, contact Emily Wolff.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Marion County in OR, 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 RFI 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Emily Wolff. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Marion County?
All active and historical solicitations from Marion County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Marion 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 RFI?
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. Review the full document from Marion 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: Salem, OR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.