REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Customer Information System (CIS)
Software and Services
Solicitation # 2026-SWB-39
Proposal Due Date: July 14, 2026
Proposal Due Time: 11:00 AM CST
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Request for Proposal
CIS Software and Services
2026-SWB-39
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (“SWBNO” or “the Board”) is soliciting proposals from
qualified providers for a fully integrated, vendor-hosted/cloud solution for a Customer Information System
(CIS) software and services, including software, hardware specifications, implementation and project
management, and other technology services.
RFP will be available June 15, 2026 for download at the following websites:
SWBNO: https://www2.swbno.org/business_bidspecifications.asp
LAPAC: https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=181
A mandatory pre-bid conference for this RFP will be held on June 23, 2026, at 10:00 am CST at the
SWBNO Administration Building, 625 St. Joseph St. – Executive Boardroom, New Orleans, LA 70165 or if
you are unable to attend this in-person meeting, you can also join via teleconference call:
Microsoft TEAMS
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/232272871992005?p=mIv2UTjYvoUNnOtq9r
Meeting ID: 232 272 871 992 005
Passcode: Bg2cr3xU
Dial in by phone
+1 504-224-8698,,291794561# United States, New Orleans
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 291 794 561#
At this meeting, staff will discuss the scope of work, proposal requirements and respond to questions from the
attendees. Proposer’s failure to attend the mandatory pre-proposal conference will be disqualified from
presenting a bid submission.
Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Cashanna K. Moses, on June 24, 2026, no later than
5:00 pm CST via in writing or email to cmoses@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or before June
29, 2026.
Proposals will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department by July
14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CST. For submission instructions, see proposal documents.
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Table of Contents
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION............................................................................................. 6
1.1 Request for Proposals .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Proposal Preparation................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information: ........................................................................... 6
1.4 Questions and Answers ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Submission of Proposals ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Changes, Addendum, or Withdrawal of Proposals ................................................................................. 7
1.7 Prohibition of Communication ................................................................................................................ 8
1.8 Ownership ............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.9 Effect ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.10 Errors or Omissions................................................................................................................................. 8
1.11 Cost of Preparation.................................................................................................................................. 8
1.12 RFP Schedule Summary.......................................................................................................................... 8
1.13 Bid Protest Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 9
1.14 Public Records Request........................................................................................................................... 9
PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Overview of the SWBNO........................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 Scope of Work ......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.1 Current Application Environment ...................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Current Technical Environment ......................................................................................................... 11
2.2.3 Expected Scope of System Solution................................................................................................... 12
2.2.4 Software Scope ................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.5 Services Scope – Required Services .................................................................................................. 12
2.2.6 Summar of Organization Metrics ....................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Contract Terms and Compensation ......................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Payment ................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Information .............................................................................................................................................. 14
2.6 Non-Collusion Statement ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.7 Non-Solicitation Statement ..................................................................................................................... 14
2.8 Convicted Felon Statement ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.9 Insurance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 15
2.10 Right to Audit .......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.11 Confidential Information ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.12 Confidentiality Statement ........................................................................................................................ 17
2.13 Subcontractor........................................................................................................................................... 17
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2.14 Living Wage ............................................................................................................................................ 17
PART III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION...................................................................... 18
3.1 Selection Committee ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Technical Evaluation ............................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.1 Round 1 Evaluation: ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.2 Round 2 Evaluation: ........................................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Price Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 20
3.4 Best and Final Offer (BAFO) .................................................................................................................. 21
3.5 Notification.............................................................................................................................................. 21
PART IV. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 22
4.1 TITLE PAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 22
4.3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................... 23
4.4 COMPANY BACKGROUND................................................................................................................ 23
4.5 APPLICATION SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................. 23
4.6 Technical and Vendor-Hosted/Cloud Information .............................................................................. 23
4.7 Implementation Plan ............................................................................................................................... 24
4.7.1 General Implementation Approach ......................................................................................... 24
4.7.2 Project Management Approach ............................................................................................... 24
4.7.3 Data Conversion and Migration .............................................................................................. 25
4.7.4 Data Analytics, Report and Form Development .................................................................... 25
4.7.5 Integrations and Interfaces....................................................................................................... 26
4.7.6 Training ...................................................................................................................................... 26
4.7.7 Organizational Change Management Approach.................................................................... 27
4.7.8 Testing ........................................................................................................................................ 27
4.7.9 Operational Redesign Approach.............................................................................................. 27
4.7.10 System Documentation and Manuals ...................................................................................... 27
4.7.11 Disaster Recovery Plan ............................................................................................................. 27
4.7.12 Knowledge Transfer.................................................................................................................. 28
4.8 Functional System Specifications ........................................................................................................... 28
4.9 Staffing Plan .............................................................................................................................................. 29
4.10 Ongoing Support Services....................................................................................................................... 29
4.11 Client References ................................................................................................................................... 30
4.12 Subscription and Maintenance Agreement......................................................................................... 30
4.13 Exceptions and Deviations .................................................................................................................... 30
4.14 Economically Disadvantaged Business Program................................................................................ 30
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4.15 Cost Proposal ......................................................................................................................................... 31
ATTACHMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 33
COVER SHEET .............................................................................................................................................. 33
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