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Approval to Enter into a Contract with Info-Tech Research Group in the Amount of $432,000.00 to Implement the Next Phase of Execution in Selection of the County ERP System.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 13, 2024
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter a $423,000.00 contract with Info-Tech Research Group utilizing IS&T current fiscal year 2023-2024 operational budget. The contract will allow Durham County to secure consulting services to assist with the second phase of the planning and development of the County Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) strategy and roadmap. ERP Systems support all the core functions of business operations including finance, human resources, budget, procurement, supply chain and other ancillary operations.
Durham County has completed the initial planning stages of a highly complex initiative to upgrade and replace an aging ERP solution (SAP). The current SAP system will eventually no longer be supported by the vendor. A critical deliverable from InfoTech in this next phase will be to assist with executing the roadmap activities identified in the initial phase while facilitating the selection of the best fit solution. This will involve multiple stakeholders from departments that depend on a robust and user-friendly ERP to conduct County business. The selection and implementation of an ERP is a major project for the County affecting all areas of operations. The vendor provides structured support and guidance to ensure a cost-effective, organized and efficient process in selecting the County's next ERP system.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Goal 5 - Accountable, efficient, and visionary government
Resource Persons: Greg Marrow, CIO; Tamara Minor, Senior IT Business Specialist
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to approve the execution of a contract with Info-Tech Research Group...
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