The METRO Regional Transit Authority (METRO RTA) in Akron, Ohio, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Finance, Payroll & Human Resource Information Systems, seeking comprehensive solutions to replace their existing legacy systems. The procurement targets integrated software systems that can handle complex administrative functions across finance, payroll, and potentially human resources, with specific requirements including multi-union rule support, robust reporting capabilities, FTA compliance, and grant administration functionality. METRO, which serves over five million riders annually in the Akron metropolitan area, aims to streamline operational processes through modern, user-friendly technological solutions. The RFI requires vendors to submit detailed proposals through the OpenGov Portal by October 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with proposals to be filed on provided forms and responding specifically to RFI-01. Vendors must provide comprehensive information about their technical architecture, integration capabilities, implementation timelines, support services, and future innovation plans, with the ultimate goal of enhancing administrative efficiency and replacing current systems that create operational bottlenecks. The solicitation emphasizes non-discrimination requirements, prohibiting contractors from discriminating based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or handicap. All offerors must certify they are not debarred or suspended by the Federal Government and complete the Vendor Questionnaire on the OpenGov Portal. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the RFI suggests potential alignment with federal procurement guidelines, including FTA third-party contracting guidance and Buy America requirements. The procurement will likely involve systems that can integrate with existing METRO infrastructure, though specific current technology or incumbent vendors are not identified in the provided documents. METRO reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, re-advertise, and waive any informalities in the proposal process, indicating flexibility in their procurement approach. The legal notice, published in the Akron Beacon Journal on September 25 and October 2, 2025, was signed by Dawn Distler, the Chief Executive Officer/Secretary-Treasurer, underscoring the official nature of this procurement initiative.
Name | Description | Size | Type (Click to sort descending) | Posted (Click to sort descending) |
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FINANCE,_PAYROLL_&_HUMAN_RESOURCE_INFORMATION_SYSTEMS.pdf | 387KB | 9/25/25 | ||
Legal_Ad_RFI_-01.pdf | 415KB | 9/23/25 |