ERP Software

The Salem‑Keizer Public Schools district (≈37,000 students, 5,000 staff, $1.2 B annual budget) is issuing an RFI to gather information on enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions that can integrate financial, HR, payroll, procurement, budgeting, reporting, and related functions for a K‑12 environment. Respondents must detail functional capabilities (general ledger, fund accounting, budgeting, payroll, HR, procurement, time‑keeping, BI/reporting, mobile/web access, accessibility, security, AI features, etc.), integration options (SIS, payroll, benefits, banking, Microsoft 365, APIs), data migration approach, implementation methodology, training, change‑management, support, pricing models, and Oregon‑specific public‑sector requirements. The district seeks insight into costs, timelines, best practices, and vendor experience with Oregon school districts to shape a future formal RFP. • Target audience: ERP software vendors with K‑12 public‑sector experience. • Desired functionalities: full‑suite finance, budgeting, payroll/HR, procurement, reporting, AI/analytics, mobile access, compliance, security. • Integration needs: SIS, payroll/time‑keeping, benefits, banking, state reporting, Microsoft 365, APIs. • Implementation focus: timeline, phases, staffing, data migration, testing, training, post‑go‑live support. • Pricing information: estimated five‑year total cost of ownership for a district of this size. • Submission deadline: October 22 2026 (responses uploaded via the RFI portal).