Sole Source Public Review - e-Settlement Implementation Support (Saldemar Solutions)

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is conducting a sole source procurement for e-Settlement Implementation Support through Saldemar Solutions, targeting the enhancement of their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The project focuses on implementing PeopleSoft e-Settlement with a comprehensive scope that includes developing procedures, guidelines, documentation, and training for both internal and external system users. The implementation support is scheduled to run from October 2025 to June 2026, encompassing approximately 520 work hours. A public hearing is scheduled for October 22, 2025, via Zoom teleconference, where interested parties can provide testimony regarding the sole source determination. CCC has determined that Saldemar Solutions is the most economically viable vendor due to their prior knowledge of the institution's systems, specifically their experience integrating Bonfire into the institutional ecosystem and their extensive work with the Office of Business and Procurement Services.

Saldemar Solutions is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certified company, which provides additional context for their selection. The company holds certifications in multiple NAICS codes, including Computer Systems Design Services and Management Consulting Services, with an annual certification valid through October 13, 2026. The total project cost is not to exceed $60,000, calculated at a rate of $125 per hour. The vendor has a 20-year history of working in sourcing, contracts, and ERP optimization within the government sector, with a specific focus on reengineering procurement-related processes. The company is located in Chicago, Illinois, with primary contact Olga Franceschini Fernandez, and their MBE/DBE certification allows them to participate in Cook County contracts with potential credit toward diversity goals. If no formal objections are received during the public hearing process, CCC reserves the right to proceed with the sole source award to Saldemar Solutions.