What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Town of Hilton Head Island seeks proposals for an all-inclusive, cloud-based enterprise resource planning software solution hosted off-site by the vendor. The selected vendor must handle delivery, configuration, implementation, data migration, training, and ongoing support for financial operations, human resources, payroll, scheduling, time-tracking, and contract management. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to submit bids. Vendors must electronically submit proposals via the Town's Procurement Portal by December 8, 2026, and submit questions through the portal by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on December 1, 2026. An optional pre-proposal meeting takes place on November 19, 2026, at 9:00 am. The Town evaluates proposals based on vendor qualifications and experience (20%), price proposal (10%), and shortlisted presentation interviews, with a 5% evaluation discount up to $10,000 for certified local vendors. Price proposals must be submitted as a separate attachment.
Scope of work
- Human Resources and Payroll Management
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Procurement
- Asset Management
- Financial Accounting, Reporting and Budgeting
- Public Works and Municipal Management
- Grants Management, and Licensing and Permitting
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| System functionality and alignment with Town needs | 30% |
| Vendor qualifications and experience | 20% |
| Implementation plan and timeline | 20% |
| Support and maintenance services | 20% |
| Price proposal | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and properly licensed vendors
- At least three references from similar projects with three local governments
Documents to include with your response
- Completed Transmittal Page
- Exhibit A: Checklist of Submittal Requirements
- Executive Summary
- System Features description
- Data Migration plan
- Implementation Plan
- Price Proposal (separate PDF or Excel Attachment)
- Exhibit E: Reference Form
- Support and Maintenance plan
- Exhibit B: SC Illegal Immigration Act Affidavit
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Town's Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted at hiltonheadislandsc.bonfirehub.com/portal. Proposal package is limited to no more than 40 pages total, with the Price Proposal provided as a separate PDF or Excel attachment.
