For the analysis and vendor selection phase, the OAKS project team worked with Deloitte Consulting to conduct a business needs analysis. Using the requirements developed during the business needs analysis, the OAKS team then created a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit ERP software for OAKS. This RFP was released in January 2004 and received timely responses from three software vendors. As part of the RFP evaluation process, agencies were invited to view demonstrations and provide their impressions of each vendor's software. Accenture, LLP was selected April 29, 2005 to implement the system integration and assist with statewide business transformation.

Business Needs Analysis Approach and Findings


Business Needs Analysis Documents

Requirements Document: Describes close to 2,100 ERP software requirements based on an analysis of current and future business needs.
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Technical Solution Evaluation: Provides an analysis of ERP software/system solutions and the proposed infrastructures necessary to support these systems.
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Gap Analysis: Identifies the gaps that exist between the requirements identified in the Requirements Document and three software/system solutions. This document also identifies business practices that the state may need to change.
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Business Case: Provides estimates of the costs, benefits, and present value for implementing three ERP software/system solutions. This document also analyzes the costs associated with not completing the ERP project.
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