Request for Proposal (RFP) for Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)

The State of Missouri is seeking a vendor to provide Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) services for the Missouri Vital Enterprise Resource System (MOVERS) project. The vendor will provide independent assessment and reporting on the status of the MOVERS project, ensuring the project's health, technical quality, and adherence to requirements. The scope of work includes providing IV&V services, collaborating with concurrent oversight entities, and maintaining independence and objectivity. The vendor must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in providing IV&V services in the public sector and meet specific team qualifications and requirements. • The MOVERS project is a complex ERP system enabling Financial Management and Human Resources and Payroll for a multi-year, enterprise-level project. • The vendor must provide a team of senior, experienced professionals to execute this engagement. • The vendor must maintain strict independence at all times and provide straightforward, factual assessments of project health, risks, and deliverable quality. • The vendor must proactively identify technical flaws, process failures, or schedule risks and escalate them appropriately. • The contract period is from the effective date of the contract through June 30, 2028.