Oracle peoplesoft consultant services

The State of South Carolina, specifically the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, is procuring Oracle PeopleSoft Consultant Services through a Fixed Price Bid solicitation (ID: 5400024832). The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive professional services for Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including project leadership, training, change management, and implementation support across multiple functional areas such as finance, human resources, payroll, employee benefits, and data warehouse/reporting. The solicitation encompasses 12 specific line items for consultant roles, including Technical Architect, Senior and Junior Oracle PeopleSoft Developers, Database Administrators, Enterprise Reporting Architects, Functional Consultants, Project Management, and Organizational Change Management Services. Contractors must demonstrate at least five years of experience supporting higher education institutions during Oracle PeopleSoft implementations, with specific requirements for technical certifications and prior implementation references. The bid submission deadline is December 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST, with an anticipated award date of December 22, 2023. The contract term is estimated from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2028, with an initial one-year period and up to four additional one-year renewal options.

The solicitation allows for state preferences for in-state vendors, resident contractors, and resident subcontractors in accordance with Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Contractors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and comply with specific qualification requirements, including maintaining professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $5,000,000. All personnel must undergo criminal background checks and adhere to the universities' information security policies. The maximum hourly rates for different roles range from $135 to $215 per hour, with additional line items for travel expenses at $45 per hour and additional experience at $40 per hour. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-agency award allows for indefinite quantities based on institutional needs. Contractors can work both onsite and remotely, with the universities determining the most appropriate work arrangement. The procurement is open to multiple contractors, with an award anticipated to be made to all responsive and responsible offerors meeting the solicitation requirements.