RFP 23-045 Protected Leave - Disability Management System - Appendix A-1 - Final.xlsx

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RFP 23-045 Protected Leave / Disability Management System
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S-KS2410-00008827
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Marion County, Oregon

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This document is a solicitation for a Protected Leave / Disability Case Management Software Solution issued by the Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) in the state of Oregon, specifically covering the jurisdictions of Marion County and the City of Salem.

SAMTD is seeking a commercial off-the-shelf, configurable, web-based, vendor-hosted software solution that can manage issues related to employee protected leave designations, disability accommodations, and records management. The solution must have the capability to track and manage all protected leave types, case management, notifications and communications, reporting, eligibility determinations, regulatory compliance, dashboard views, searches and databases, user access, technical support, system requirements, security, implementation, customer experience, backup and recovery, audit trails, data archiving, and documentation and training. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified.

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SALEM AREA MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT (SAMTD)
Protected Leave / Disability Management SystemRFP No. 23-045
APPENDIX A-1
Functional RequirementsC-Critical,

HD-Highly Desirable

D-DesirableInstructions: Place an "X" in the appropriate column, to indicate how your solution meets the requirement. Provide comments where necessary.
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingTrack/Manage all protected leave types including FMLA, OFLA, PLO, PDL, WC, Safe/DV, ML, JD, BL.C
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingTrack intermittent and continuous leave by the same increments as the District payroll system.C
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingTrack leaves with overlapping eligibilities and mandates.C
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingTrack modified duty assignments.HD
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingManage ADA cases and reasonable accommodations.HD
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingSpecific case types will require automated workflow processes that will have specific rules and steps the case needs to go through, the next person to review or process including milestones, scheduled events and deadlines.HD
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingAbility to designate any fields as mandatory input.HD
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingCase number assignment is either manual or automatic.HD
4.01Protected Leave & Reasonable Accommodation TrackingConfidentiality for all PII is a must.C
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.02Case ManagementHave the ability to prompt appropriate utilization of effective case management tools:C
4.02Case ManagementSystem that provides automation for case management tasks;HD
4.02Case ManagementAbility to configure workflows specific to work related cases;HD
4.02Case ManagementAbility to manage cases through overlapping leave types;C
4.02Case ManagementQuickly identify strategic approach to managing absence;C
4.02Case ManagementTrack and manage return to work;C
4.02Case ManagementOccupational and non-occupational; andD
4.02Case ManagementEarly intervention, utilizing appropriate resources to gain best possible outcomes for employees.D
4.02Case ManagementHave the ability to manage and track reasonable accommodations:
4.02Case ManagementAbility to upload documentation;HD
4.02Case ManagementAbility to make notes on cases;C
4.02Case ManagementAbility to view all medical leaves and accommodations at one time for an all-encompassing view of the case being managed;C
4.02Case ManagementAbility to manage leave as an accommodation and non-leave accommodation on the same case;C
4.02Case ManagementAbility to prevent duplicate claims and integrate leaves that run concurrently;C
4.02Case ManagementInitiate required forms for eligible leave.HD
4.02Case ManagementSystem shall have multiple source intake and streamlined reporting.C
4.02Case ManagementSystem shall have ability to include customizable intake questions;HD
4.02Case ManagementSystem shall have ability to automatically route uploaded documents (i.e., Work Status Reports, FMLA/OFLA Certification of Health Care Provider) to the appropriate cases;D
4.02Case ManagementSystem shall have ability to auto-notify responsible parties by email.HD
4.02Case ManagementSystem shall have ability to define escalation procedures for each task.HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationAble to create customized notifications/letters.HD
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationAble to have standard notification/letter templates.C
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationAble to send communications automatically to individuals or groups of individuals through the management tracking system eliminating all manual work.D
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationNotification to end-user of eligibility and certification changes.D
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationNotices shall be individually customized to include specific case information provided for each participant.C
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationAction triggers, deadlines & expiration dates should be calculated and noticed well ahead of the scheduled date(s).C
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationCertain cases may have dates that trigger notifications to all parties or limited number of parties in a case.C
4.03Notificiation & CommunicationAbility for the system to alert parties that they have been added to the chain of custody and/or deliverable.HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.04ReportingSystem that has standardized reports that include all leave utilization patterns and leave durations.C
4.04ReportingAd-hoc reporting that includes the ability to query pertinent fields within the platform and possible drag-and- drop functionality.C
4.04ReportingAllows administrative users to create “custom” reporting.C
4.04ReportingAll reports should be able to be exported for further data manipulating, charting, etc. Report data should export to various formats (txt, csv, xls, pdf, etc.).C
4.04ReportingSystem able to produce analytics and benchmarking reports with key performance indicators, charts and tables.HD
4.04ReportingReporting tool can query on all fields, including custom fields.HD
4.04ReportingReport criteria can be saved for frequently used reports.HD
4.04ReportingCustom fields that are added by a user are reportable.HD
4.04ReportingClosed cases can be re-opened or additional information inputted without having to create a new record.C
4.04ReportingData is maintained for required period per Records Retention statutes.C
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.05Eligibility DeterminationsSystem shall have the ability to provide prompts for leave eligibility, required documents, and employee guidance.C
4.05Eligibility DeterminationsSystem will generate notices to employees advising of leave and/or disability eligibility based on events/medical documentation;HD
4.05Eligibility DeterminationsSystem shall coordinate leaves that run concurrently, accurately calculating each leave eligibility period separately;C
4.05Eligibility DeterminationsSystem will suggest forms to push to employee, initiating the required forms to administer leaves;HD
4.05Eligibility DeterminationsSystem will confirm eligibility at the point of intake supported by jurisdictionally compliant technology that minimizes the potential of error.HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.06Regulatory ComplianceSystem is a centralized database and shall have:C
4.06Regulatory ComplianceAccurate and comprehensive leave reporting; andC
4.06Regulatory ComplianceJurisdictionally compliant to support all state, federal, and District specific leaves.C
4.06Regulatory ComplianceCompliant with many overlapping regulations.C
4.06Regulatory ComplianceHave the ability to incorporate changes of Federal and State laws/regulations into the tracking system to ensure compliance.C
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.07Dashboard/Display ViewsAbility for real-time updates of status changes.C
4.07Dashboard/Display ViewsCapability to create displays of aggregated data in a summary view.HD
4.07Dashboard/Display ViewsAbility to display, visually, the status information reported by subordinate levels.HD
4.07Dashboard/Display ViewsAbility to display allowing the tracking of case details, statuses, contact information, etc.C
4.07Dashboard/Display ViewsDefine solution's ability to color-code the display/view for status changes.HD
4.07Dashboard/Display ViewsAbility for the system to allow screen shots for communications purposes.D
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.08Searches & DatabasesSystem shall support full text search of documents.HD
4.08Searches & DatabasesIndexing must be captured at the word level with in case types, all documents must be digitized with OCR functionality.HD
4.08Searches & DatabasesName searches should be available with multiple options.C
4.08Searches & DatabasesCustom fields that are added by the District are searchable.HD
4.08Searches & DatabasesAbility to search based on case status.D
4.08Searches & DatabasesContact database must be able to provide complete contact information on each participant. Provide the capability for tracking by case outcomes.HD
4.08Searches & DatabasesDescribe how tables are linked. Are they linked by an internal ID or by the field value displayed (like contact name, case#, case name, etc.). Can these key fields be modified without using a utility?HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.09User Access/AccountsAbility to organize cases grouped by agencies and/or departments by centralized vs decentralizedC
4.09User Access/AccountsAccess to non-confidential info in real-time for managers & supervisors.C
4.09User Access/AccountsCapability to delegate authority to manage permissions and user access to specific functions of the software through roles on a user-by-user basis.C
4.09User Access/AccountsNumber of concurrent users the system can support.C
4.09User Access/AccountsSurge capacity native to the system to allow variable user count at any given time.HD
4.09User Access/AccountsAnnual user account verification and permissions confirmation with historical tracking.C
4.09User Access/AccountsProcess for a system administrator to manage inactive user accounts with historical tracking.C
4.09User Access/AccountsEnd-user password recovery or reset automatic capability.C
4.09User Access/AccountsDescribe the GUI for a desktop. Explain how it is intuitive and easy to learn.C
4.09User Access/AccountsSystem can be customized by system administrator(s) without being dependent upon the vendor (adding, deleting, changing data fields, labels, creating display/views, and menus).HD
4.09User Access/AccountsIndividual users ability to customize display/view on their desktop.HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.10Technical SupportDescribe technical support, hours of support available and location of support staff.C
4.10Technical SupportDescribe the process for submitting problem notifications, defect notices, and change requests. Explain timing requirements for acknowledgement and resolution.C
4.10Technical SupportProvide data on historical response times and problem resolution matrix.HD
4.10Technical SupportDescribe process of notification for service interruptions (e.g. software upgrades, system maintenance, etc.).HD
4.10Technical SupportExplain process for requesting customization or modification to the system.D
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.11System RequirementsHave the ability to interface and be compatible with Tyler Munis HCM, including ability to import and export demographic information, accruals and leave histories.D
4.11System RequirementsAbility to maintain 99% uptime.HD
4.11System RequirementsDescribe, in detail, how the software solution is protected against security breaches such as ransom attacks, phishing, worms, trojans, etc.C
4.11System RequirementsDescribe solution process in the event of a system outage. Recovery time, fail-over, redundancy, etc.C
4.11System RequirementsProvide a full list of technical requirements needed by SAMTD to deploy this software solution.HD
4.11System RequirementsDescribe your SSL for encryption, integrated solution testing, scalability for growth.HD
4.11System RequirementsCloud based SaaS software.D
4.11System RequirementsPreferred - Single-Sign-On SAML integration.D
4.11System RequirementsSend Notifications, Alerts and Case Update Communications via Email through Districy email system (gmail).D
4.11System RequirementsImport and export PDF, CSV, .xls, jpg, tif.C
4.11System RequirementsGranular permissions different permissions for different parts of the case management software
-Allowing Managers/Supervisors to only see case files related to their employees.C
4.11System RequirementsHIPPA compliance.C
4.11System RequirementsBackup and recovery plan.C
4.11System RequirementsData protection and security.C
4.11System RequirementsDescribe any significant technology changes expected in the next 12 months.HD
4.11System RequirementsIndicate the availability of a separate testing environment for the implementation and ongoing administration to handle real life transactions, as they would occur in the production system.HD
4.11System RequirementsDescribe the multi-user permissions capabilities of your system for employees, managers, and HR. To what level can the client's Leave Administrators/HR contacts view leave case notes via the web portal?HD
4.11System RequirementsSupports multiple mainstream web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc.HD
4.11System RequirementsHave the ability to create custom workflows and tasks in your system to meet your client's program specifications.C
4.11System RequirementsDoes your system support the use of encryption? Are there security protocols around medical certification and document storage?C
4.11System RequirementsEnsure leave policies are kept up to date with regulatory requirements as well as District-based processes. Describe your release schedule and how you provide notices to clients of new releases.HD
4.11System RequirementsDescribe your process for notifying your customers for planned down time due to system maintenance and upgrades.HD
4.11System RequirementsDescribe your process for notifying customers for unexpected system outages.C
4.11System RequirementsDescribe your system's ability to automate eligibility determinations for statutory leaves with requirements that differ from FMLA. Is your system capable of determining an average of 25 hours worked over the past 180 days for OFLA eligibility?HD
4.11System RequirementsIs your system capable of determining eligibility for employer-specific non-statutory protected leaves?D
4.11System RequirementsDoes your system have the ability to manage varying calendar methods for tracking leave entitlements that exist within the employee population? Ensure ability to track concurrent use of multiple leave types, rolling calendar and other calendar protocols.HD
4.11System RequirementsPlease describe your compliance standards (e.g. are you SOC 2 compliant)?C
4.11System RequirementsDescribe your system's capabilities to integrate with other HR technology. For example, HRM, timekeeping, and scheduling. Describe the functionality that exists. What are the requirements for building these integrations? Do you have someone on staff to work on the application programming interface (API) to integrate with our system?HD
4.11System RequirementsHow many Administrators can the system have? Describe the fee structure for additional users.C
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.12SecuritySecurity must be capable of restricting access at the user level, record level and field level.HD
4.12SecuritySecurity must be capable of restricting viewing and locking out parties at the document level. There maybe times when only certain parties will have access to a case and/or document. These types of cases will require extra tracking and logging.HD
4.12SecurityCan user accounts be locked following a set number of failed log-in attempts? Does your system include a default session timeout for all users?HD
4.12SecurityPassword can be reset upon user's request. System generates a password and sends to email address on file.HD
4.12SecurityHow is data, including attached files stored on the system (flat files on server, database)? How are they secured and/or encrypted?HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.13ImplementationDescribe your implementation process. Be sure to include any variances based on different client service models. Describe the resources that will remain and those that will drop off upon transition to service.C
4.13ImplementationPlease provide a sample implementation timeline for all lines of business being quoted.C
4.13ImplementationWhat is your recommended sequence for implementing these services assuming the client selects all requested services?HD
4.13ImplementationDescribe your implementation meeting schedule and the topics of discussion covered as part of your defined implementation process.D
4.13ImplementationProvide your company's recommendation for knowledge transfer and training.D
4.13ImplementationDescribe your User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process. Is initial client configuration testing and data validation performed in a test (stage) environment before moving to a production environment? Describe any involvement the client has in your UAT process.HD
4.13ImplementationWhat is the average number of active implementations assigned to an implementation manager?D
4.13ImplementationProvide details on plans and capacity to deploy, implement, customize, test, and train on production ready software solution.HD
4.13ImplementationProvide a testing environment that shall include:

Test database

Test interface(s) – Gmail, Tyler Munis HCMC
4.13ImplementationDescribe the process for test environment refresh (frequency, latency, etc.)HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.14Customer ExperienceWhat is your client retention rate for the last three years for propsed system?C
4.14Customer ExperienceWhat types of measurement tools are used (i.e., satisfaction surveys) to assess client and employee satisfaction and quality assurance? What surveys are conducted and how often? Are they done by internal or external sources? How are clients notified of their results? Can the client customize the satisfaction survey? What have your satisfaction rates been for the last two years by each line of business quoted?D
4.14Customer ExperienceDescribe your organization's quality assurance processes and standards related to all aspects of the requested services.C
4.14Customer ExperienceConfirm that you have provided sample Performance Guarantees for implementation and for products/services.C
4.14Customer ExperienceDescribe the training your organization is willing to provide related to the products/services for a client’s HR Team and/or Supervisors pre- and post-implementation?C
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.15Back-up & Recovery of DataDescribe the onsite/offsite backup and disaster recovery capability to ensure 24x7x365 availability.C
4.15Back-up & Recovery of DataDescribe how the data center is secured physically and virtually, as well as any third party industry certifications achieved.HD
4.15Back-up & Recovery of DataDescribe method for data storage and any location(s) used for that storage.HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.16Audit TrailsAudit logging is required for all cases. Audit trails should record when documents are viewed and/or updated. Detailed information should be recorded including who initiated any transaction, where the person was, the device type used, IP address and what time records were accessed or updated.HD
4.16Audit TrailsAudit data is viewable through the user interface (to an administrator with appropriate security permissions).D
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.17Archive DataAbility to close/lock/archive legacy or inactive events.C
4.17Archive DataAbility to view or report on archived data.C
4.17Archive DataAbility to control access to archived data.HD
SoW SectionREQUIREMENTDESCRIPTIONPRIORITYFULLY METCUSTOMIZATION OR
VENDOR ADD-ON3rd PARTY ADD-ONNOT AVAIL.COMMENTS
4.18Documentation & TrainingTraining for staff and management will be required. System documentation must be easy to read and use.HD
4.18Documentation & TrainingConversion of old and active incidents including all documents to the new system is desired.D

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