Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority Planetbids #SAWPA_RFP_Cloud_Based_Financial_Software_Stage_2

SAWPA Seeks Cloud ERP Solution and Implementation to Replace Microsoft Dynamics GP

Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) is seeking proposals for a cloud-based financial software (ERP) solution and associated implementation services to replace its current Microsoft Dynamics GP 2018.6 system, which is at end-of-life. - Government Buyer: - Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA), a joint powers authority serving multiple water districts in California - Products/Services Requested: - Cloud-based ERP software to support financial management, project and grant accounting, sales, purchasing, HR, payroll, and advanced fund accounting (27+ funds) - Implementation, configuration, customization (including a custom 'LAIF button' for fund management), data migration, and integration services - Integration with existing systems: Journyx (timesheets), Greenshades (HR self-service), OnBase (document management), Bi360 (reporting), Mikorma (check printing), US Bank, DWR State System, KLIR, DocuSign - Training and post-implementation support - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Microsoft (current system: Dynamics GP) - Integration with: Journyx, Greenshades, OnBase, Bi360, Mikorma, US Bank, DWR, KLIR, DocuSign - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must address over 250 requirements across eight functional areas - Replicate or improve upon a custom 'LAIF button' for complex fund management and cash distribution - Detailed integration plans required for all retained systems, specifying methods, data flows, error handling, and middleware/connector costs - Solution must support compliance, advanced fund accounting, and robust reporting - No specific OEM mandated; open to all qualified cloud ERP solutions - Procurement is in the solution evaluation stage; electronic bid submission required

Description

The Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) is seeking proposals for cloud-based financial software and implementation services to replace their current Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) system, which is end-of-life. The scope includes addressing over 250 requirements across eight functional areas identified in a recent assessment, integrating with existing systems such as Journyx, Greenshades, OnBase, Bi360, and Mikorma, and maintaining custom functionalities like the LAIF button for fund management. The procurement involves a solution evaluation stage with a pre-bid meeting scheduled and electronic submission of proposals. The project aims to improve financial, project accounting, sales, purchasing, HR, and payroll processes with a modern cloud-based ERP solution.

View original listing