What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority and Rivanna Solid Waste Authority seek a cloud-based, hosted ERP Human Resources Information System to manage human resources, timekeeping, and payroll functions through a single, unified system. The requested scope includes implementation, configuration, data migration, integrations, custom reporting, training, ongoing support, system updates, and licensing services, with multi-company processing and general ledger integration. Offerors must be onshore US organizations authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM EST on December 16, 2026, and may be mailed, hand-delivered, or submitted digitally via email or online. The Authorities will evaluate and rank proposals, may conduct interviews or demonstrations, and will negotiate price and contract terms with selected offerors. The initial contract period runs from January 26, 2027, through January 25, 2028, with four successive one-year renewal options.
Scope of work
- Cloud-based, hosted ERP HRIS solution for HR, timekeeping, and payroll
- Implementation, configuration, data migration, integrations, and APIs
- Core HR, employee records, position management, and self-service tools
- Payroll processing, tax reporting, and General Ledger posting integration
- Testing, payroll validation, training, and go-live support
- Ongoing customer support, system updates, and subscription licensing
- Multi-company processing capability
- Electronic forms, signatures, and configurable workflows
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Functional capabilities and overall solution fit | 25 points |
| Implementation approach, timeline, and vendor resources | 15 points |
| Cybersecurity, data protection, and integration | 15 points |
| Reporting, analytics, and dashboards | 10 points |
| Digital accessibility | 10 points |
| Vendor qualifications, public-sector experience, and references | 10 points |
| Employee and manager usability and customer support | 5 points |
| Five-year total cost of ownership | 10 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Onshore (US Organization Only)
- Current SOC 2 Type II report compliance
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification
- Applicable Federal, State, or Local licenses to legally perform services
- Experience providing HRIS goods and services
Documents to include with your response
- Signed RFP coversheet and all addenda acknowledgments
- Completed State Corporation Commission Form (Attachment A)
- Completed Client Reference List (Attachment B)
- ICT accessibility certification or Accessibility Conformance Report and Roadmap
- Copies of applicable Federal, State, or Local licenses
- Written narrative statement of experience and assigned personnel qualifications
- Specific plans for providing proposed goods and services
- Proposed pricing schedule for no less than five years
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eVA or sealed hard copy by mail or hand delivery
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original in searchable PDF format via eVA, or deliver sealed proposals to Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, Attn: Miranda Baird, 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Include one redacted copy if proprietary.
