This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) invites a consulting services proposal for services as set forth within. These services may be modified during contract negotiations between the Consultant and the NFTA. The Consultant is encouraged to use its previous knowledge and experience to develop a Proposed Scope of Work and a time schedule for completion within the constraints identified.

The NFTA is seeking a qualified firm to provide consulting services related to NFTA’s need to replace an existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software that will be no longer supported by the developer. The project shall replace the current ERP and EAM software, by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. and Ellipse version 9.0.xx. Both the software hosting and administration is contracted out to a third party and serves approximately 200 active users. However, that number will grow with the adoption of a new system.

Services include project management, ERP/EAM project staffing, developing and documenting existing and proposed functional and data workflows, Evaluation of new & existing requirements, ERP/EAM alternative assessment, SOW preparations/RFP specifications, independent cost estimates, technical support during the vendor selection/procurement process and contract negotiations, and implementation monitoring & commissioning.

All questions shall be submitted in writing no later than January 16, 2024 by end of business day.

Refer to the website Instructions for electronic submission. Paper proposals will not be accepted. This website is primarily used to receive bids for capital projects; any reference to bid in the website will be synonymous with proposal. References to the "bid opening" are synonymous with the "proposal due date and time". Proposals received after the date and time specified shall be considered late proposals and, therefore, shall not be considered for award.

The contact person for this procurement is Zahidul Islam, Project Manager, 716.855.7378,
email: zahidul.islam@nfta.com. The contact person for questions regarding the website is Roger Lindstrom, (716) 855-7389, e-mail roger.lindstrom@nfta.com .

A Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on January 10, 2024 via Microsoft Teams meeting.

Contact Stephan Monpremier via email (Stephan.Monpremier@nfta.com) for Microsoft Teams pre-proposal meeting invite.