What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe District seeks a commercial off-the-shelf accounts payable automation software solution to interface with its on-premise JD Edwards ERP system. The software must provide intelligent optical character recognition to ingest invoices, adapt to layout changes, validate configured tax codes, route workflows for finance approvals, and offer role-configurable dashboards. Vendors must also support security threat and risk assessments, while performing all required work offsite. Only Canadian organizations are eligible to bid. Qualified proposals must satisfy mandatory technical and security requirements before the buyer evaluates non-functional, functional, core capability, project management, and pricing criteria. Shortlisted bidders will complete product demonstrations and a potential sandbox evaluation, with pricing scored across 25 points using a relative formula based on six-year total costs. All questions must be submitted by December 1, 2026, and proposals are due by December 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time. The resulting contract term will last for three years.
Scope of work
- Supply, configure, implement, integrate, support, and provide training for Accounts Payable Automation Software
- Interface with legacy ERP system JD Edwards (JDE)
- Consume invoice information through optical character recognition (OCR)
- Automate invoice approvals, voucher creation, and visibility of relevant AP information
- Automate non-purchase order payment requests (cheque requisitions)
- Support completion of a Security Threat and Risk Assessment (STRA)
- Provide technical support, maintenance, and service level commitments
- Provide system administrator and end-user training
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Technical Requirements (Mandatory Requirements & Security/AI) | Pass/Fail |
| Non-Functional Requirements | 25 points |
| Functional Requirements | 75 points |
| Core Capabilities and Capacity | 35 points |
| Implementation and Project Management Approach | 35 points |
| Corporate Sustainability Practices | 5 points |
| Pricing | 25 points |
| Solution Demonstration - Product Overview | 15 points |
| Solution Demonstration - Functional Demonstration | 85 points |
| Testing: Solution Sandbox | Pass/Fail |
Minimum qualifications
- Capability of performing deliverables without customizations to meet functional or non-functional requirements
- Three project references completed in the last 5 years of similar size, scope, and complexity
- Proof of WorkSafeBC registration and Clearance Letter prior to commencement of work
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Submission
- Appendix B – Submission Form
- Appendix C – Pricing Response
- Annex A – AP Automation Requirements Response Workbook
- Copy of Privacy Policy (primary and third party, if applicable)
- Copy of Service Level Agreement (SLA)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire portal
- Instructions
- Submitted at Saanich Procurement Portal (https://saanich.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities). Maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Do not embed documents within uploaded files.
