HRIS_RFP_Questions__1_11.7.25.pdf

This document contains responses to inquiries submitted during Week #1 of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for an HRIS/Payroll System for the State of Maryland. The RFP seeks vendor proposals to implement and manage a Human Resources Information System and payroll processing solution. No pre-bid or pre-proposal conference has been scheduled for this procurement. The organization currently maintains approximately 200 employees and processes payroll on a bi-weekly schedule. In-person meetings are not required, and vendors are permitted to submit proposals via email to Responses@marylandauto.net, with the subject line containing the phrase "HRIS/Payroll." Proposals must not be submitted through the eMaryland Marketplace portal. The RFP is open to companies located outside the United States, including those based in India or Canada, and vendors are permitted to perform work remotely from locations outside the USA.

The organization currently utilizes Empower as its 401(k) provider, which should be considered in the proposed HRIS/Payroll System design and integration requirements. The RFP does not specify response deadlines, award dates, contract terms, renewal options, pricing structures, or funding amounts in this inquiry response document. Further details regarding evaluation criteria, pricing requirements, set-aside provisions, incumbent information, and other contractual terms should be referenced in the full RFP documentation.