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LRWRA seeks HRIS procurement and implementation consulting

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority is seeking consulting support to select and implement a human resources information system (HRIS). - Government buyer: Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA), Procurement Department; the Procurement Manager or designee oversees the effort. Karrie Goodnight is identified in the bid invitation. - Requested services: Assess LRWRA’s current systems and needs; gather business, functional, technical, security, reporting, and integration requirements; conduct market research; prepare solicitation materials; and support supplier questions, evaluation, selection, pricing analysis, and negotiations. - Implementation support: Manage planning, schedules, stakeholders, risks, integrations, data conversion and migration, configuration, testing, data validation, readiness, cutover, go-live, stabilization, and post-implementation review. - Existing systems and named OEMs: Central Square Technologies provides LRWRA’s Finance Enterprise system, used for payroll and employee information; NEOGOV is used for recruitment and applicant screening. These are existing systems, not specified products to be purchased under this solicitation. - HRIS product and quantities: LRWRA has not named an HRIS product, part number, or purchase quantity; the consultant will support the selection of the system. Potential future capabilities include SaaS access, additional HR functions, and artificial intelligence. - Notable requirements: Proposed personnel must collectively demonstrate at least 10 years of project management experience and at least five years of public procurement consulting experience supporting the successful procurement of at least two similar information systems. The HRIS is expected to be operational no later than mid-2028. - Contract term: Two years with one renewal option, for a maximum total term of three years.

Description

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority (LRWRA) is seeking a consultant to provide procurement support for obtaining a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and to oversee its implementation. The work includes helping establish solicitation requirements, participating in evaluation and selection, and providing consulting and project management for implementation. The HRIS is expected to be operational no later than mid-2028, with the specific date to be agreed upon by LRWRA and the consultant. The contract is intended for one contractor, with a two-year term and one renewal option, not to exceed three years.

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