Tucson Unified School District Opengov #27-022-TUSD1

Independent Consulting Services for ERP Modernization – Tucson Unified School District

Tucson Unified School District is seeking an independent consulting firm to guide the modernization of its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment. - Government Buyer: - Tucson Unified School District, Financial Services Department - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive advisory, procurement, and project management services for ERP modernization - Consultant will act as an independent advisor throughout all project phases: planning, procurement, selection, contracting, implementation, and post-implementation stabilization - Services include: - Assessment of current business processes and systems - Development of ERP modernization strategy - Requirements documentation - Guidance on procurement strategy (integrated ERP vs. separate Financial Management and HCM/Payroll solutions) - Management of competitive solicitations - Support for proposal evaluation and vendor selection - Contract negotiation assistance - Ongoing project management oversight - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific ERP OEMs or vendors are named; consultant must remain vendor-neutral and have no financial or partnership ties to any ERP software vendors - Unique Requirements: - Consultant must provide objective, conflict-free recommendations - Strict prohibition on financial or partnership relationships with ERP vendors - Products/Services Requested: - ERP strategy, procurement, and implementation consulting services (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Notable: - The engagement covers the full lifecycle of ERP modernization, from assessment through post-implementation support - Emphasis on vendor neutrality and independence throughout the process

Description

The District is seeking proposals from qualified, independent consulting firms to provide strategic advisory, procurement, and project management services to support the planning, procurement, selection, contracting, implementation, and post-implementation stabilization of a new ERP solution. The current ERP environment requires modernization to improve operational efficiency, reporting, business processes, integration, and user experience. The selected consultant will serve as the District's independent advisor throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring vendor neutrality and conflict of interest avoidance.

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