This State of South Carolina contract calls for professional consulting services to support Oracle PeopleSoft ERP for the University of South Carolina and Clemson University. The work includes technical architecture, development, database administration, reporting, functional analysis, project management, change‑management, and higher‑education industry consulting, delivered both onsite and remotely. The contract is a fixed‑price, labor‑hour arrangement with maximum hourly rates for each labor category and optional supplemental line‑items for travel and additional experience. It spans an estimated five‑year period (2023‑2028) with one‑year base term and up to four one‑year renewal options. Bids were due 8 December 2023, and the award was posted in December 2023, with subsequent extensions noted through early 2024.
• Provides Oracle PeopleSoft technical, functional, DBA, reporting, and project‑management expertise for two major state universities.
• Uses a labor‑hour pricing model with capped hourly rates (e.g., $195/hr for Technical Architect, $165/hr for Senior Developer, etc.).
• Multi‑agency contract with optional one‑year renewals and mandatory background checks for on‑site staff.