Approved Sole Source Determination

This solicitation is a sole‑source award for the Vertex Payroll Q Series software for fiscal year 2026‑27. Marion County is procuring a payroll solution under an open‑market purchase method, but the contract is awarded without competition because Vertex has been pre‑approved as the sole source. The award will cover licensing, implementation, and support of the Payroll Q Series system for the county’s information technology department. • Scope: Provide Vertex Payroll Q Series software, including licensing, installation, configuration, training, and ongoing support for FY26‑27. • Quantity: One (1) license bundle (EA – Each) – unit cost not disclosed. • Procurement Method: Sole source notice; no competitive bidding required. • Key Attachments: “IT1855‑26 Vertex Sole Source Determination Notice” and “IT1855‑26 Vertex Sole Source Determination Approval”. • Primary contact: Jennifer Conrod, Purchaser, Marion County IT Department.