BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
SOLUTION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Brown County Project 2775
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RELEASE DATE
PROPOSAL RESPONSE DUE DATE
October 22, 2025
November 14, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
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Table of Contents
I.
RFP TIMELINE ................................................................................................................................ 2
II.
RFP ATTACHMENTS...................................................................................................................... 3
• Attachment A – Brown County ERP Workshop Requirements ............................................... 3
• Attachment B – Vendor Questionnaire.................................................................................... 3
• Attachment C – Total Cost of Ownership ................................................................................ 3
• Attachment D – Vendor References Form .............................................................................. 3
• Attachment E – Brown County Current State Software Landscape........................................ 3
III. GENERAL BACKGROUND AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 3
Project Objective .............................................................................................................................. 3
Background ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Brown County Department List ........................................................................................................ 4
Current IT / Business Application Profile ......................................................................................... 4
IV. RFP EVALUATION & SELECTION PROCESS ............................................................................. 5
Evaluation Criteria ......................................................................................................................... 5
Evaluation Process ........................................................................................................................ 5
V.
VENDOR INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................. 7
Vendor Inquiries and Response....................................................................................................... 7
RFP Response Instructions ............................................................................................................. 7
Implementation Approach / Methodology ........................................................................................ 7
Attachment A – Brown County ERP Workshop Requirements (Excel file)...................................... 9
Attachment B –Vendor Questionnaire (Excel file) ........................................................................... 9
Attachment C – Total Cost of Ownership (Excel file)..................................................................... 10
Attachment D – Vendor References Form (Excel file) ................................................................... 10
Contracting Requirements ............................................................................................................. 10
I. RFP Timeline
Brown County recognizes the aggressive timeline for this project and is willing to work with you to meet
the deadline. Vendors are encouraged to reach out to request further information and background on key
requirements as needed. Please contact Sean Zieth (sean.zieth@bakertilly.com) to communicate
any questions/concerns.
Task:
RFP Issued to Vendors
Deadline for Receipt of Vendor
Questions
Owner
Baker
Tilly
Vendor
Method
Sent via email to designated
vendor POCs
Via email to questions to
Baker Tilly POC (identified in
section V)
Date and Time:
10/22/25
10/30/25 by 5:00PM
CDT
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Responses to Vendor
Questions Distributed
Propose Response Deadline
Vendor Finalists Announced
Vendor Demonstrations
Notice of Intent to Award
(Projected)
Implementation Planning Start
Date (Projected)
Baker
Tilly
Vendor
Brown
County
Vendor
Brown
County
Brown
County &
Vendor
Via email to all designated
vendor teams/POCs receiving
this solicitation
Proposal attachments
submitted via email to BC
evaluation team.
Notified via email
11/5/25 by 5:00PM CDT
11/14/25 by 5:00PM
CDT
12/2/25
Scheduled via email
Notified via email/phone
Weeks of 12/1/25 &
12/8/25
TBD
TBD
TBD
Project Timeline Notes:
• Brown County reserves the right to select more than one system and/or implementation partner in
order to satisfy the majority of system requirements identified in Attachment A – Brown County
ERP Workshop Requirements.
• Brown County is interested in vendor recommendations, options, and understanding impacts that
could support an accelerated implementation.
• Vendor response dates and times are subject to change at the discretion of Brown County. Vendors
will be notified of changes to the schedule, as appropriate. The project start date is subject to
change at the discretion of Brown County with written notice to the awarded vendor.
II. RFP Attachments
• Attachment A – Brown County ERP Workshop Requirements
• Attachment B – Vendor Questionnaire
• Attachment C – Total Cost of Ownership
• Attachment D – Vendor References Form
• Attachment E – Brown County Current State Software Landscape
III. General Background and Project Description
Project Objective
Brown County, Wisconsin, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a modern, integrated
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to replace its current Tyler New World ERP system. The
County’s objective is to implement a robust ERP platform that will streamline and automate core business
processes across Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, Budgeting, Grants, and other key functions.
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This RFP is part of a broader modernization initiative that will also include Time, Attendance & Scheduling
system replacement in a separate phase. The goal will be to have full integration between the selected
Time, Attendance and Scheduling system and the selected ERP system to streamline the Payroll, HR and
Finance processes within the County. By adopting modern Timekeeping, Scheduling and ERP systems
the County aims to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
The objective of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is to evaluate ERP solution options based on their
functional and technical capabilities, vendor support, implementation approach, and total cost of ownership.
Brown County seeks a solution that is highly configurable, scalable, and able to meet the diverse needs of
its departments while also supporting best practices in public sector financial management and compliance.
Background
Brown County is a diverse and dynamic local government organization serving a population of over
260,000 residents in northeastern Wisconsin. The County is comprised of 31 departments, ranging from
general government and administrative services to 24/7 operations such as the Sheriff’s Office, Jail, and
Community Treatment Center. The County employs approximately 1,900 staff, including salaried, hourly,
union, and non-union employees, with a wide variety of scheduling, payroll, and reporting requirements.
Brown County Total Employee Count: 1878
Current ERP License Count:
• Finance: 450
• HR: 150
Brown County Department List
Administration
Airport
Child Support
Circuit Courts
Clerk of Courts
Community Programs
Community Treatment Center
Corp Counsel
County Board
County Clerk
District Attorney
Emergency Management/Public Safety
Facilities
Golf Course
Health
Highway
Human Resources
Human Services
Information Technology
Jail
Land and Water Conservation
Library
Medical Examiner
Museum
Parks
Planning & Land Services
Port & Resource Recovery
Register of Deeds
Sheriff
Syble Hopp School
Treasurer
UW-Extension
Veterans
Zoo
Current IT / Business Application Profile
• See Attachment E – Brown County Current State Landscape
• Current ERP Applications:
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o ERP System: Tyler Technologies New World (primary system for Finance, HR, Payroll,
Budget, etc.)
o ERP System: LINQ (formerly Alio)
Used solely by Syble Hopp School for state education reporting compliance
(double entry of accounting data into both Tyler New World and Alio)
o Crystal Reports: Custom reporting
o LaserFiche: Document management and workflow tool
Brown County would like proposed solutions to meet as many of the County’s requirements that support
departmental needs but understands niche systems may better address some departmental needs and
encourages all vendors to respond.
IV. RFP Evaluation & Selection Process
Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation committee will evaluate the proposals using the criteria below. The committee shall
determine which proposals have the basic requirements of the RFP and shall have the authority to
determine whether any deviation from the requirements of the RFP is substantial in nature. The
committee may reject in whole or in part any and all proposals and waive minor irregularities.
Brown County’s Evaluation Criteria to satisfying the requirements as described in this Request for
Proposal, include (but are not limited to):
1. Functionality: The system’s ability to perform Brown County’s critical business processes and
provide flexibility for the organization to grow as needed.
2. Usability: The system’s user experience including the look, feel, and ease of use.
3. Technical: The ability for the system to support the needed technical infrastructure and integration
needs.
4. Implementation Methodology & Complexity: Aspects to consider include 3rd party
implementation partnerships, vendor resource availability, and implementation strategy and
approach.
5. Customer Service and Support: The offered training, service, & support packages for
implementation, post-go-live support, and ongoing maintenance or support. This includes vendor
training guides, FAQ’s, online repositories, ticket submission, and timely responses.
6. Total Cost of Ownership: The cost of implementation, licensing, and service & support costs.
7. Vendor Viability & Product Vision: The vendor's current capabilities, business outlook, and plans
& goals for the future of their product.
8. Vendor References: Reports on credibility, applicability, and qualifications of the vendor's product
from past clients (to be conducted by Brown County).
9. Vendor Demonstrations: In-depth demonstrations from vendor to validate their product's
functionalities to be scheduled with the finalists.
Evaluation Process
Preliminary Evaluation:
Basis for a determination of “pass”: if your Proposal meets all the mandatory submission requirements,
formatting requirements, and provides proof your entity meets the minimum qualifications for the RFP,
you will receive a score of “pass”.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.