Specifications include, but are not limited to: The STATE is soliciting proposals for a PTF solution in combination with; pre-written scripts, bolt-ons and/or additional automated processes that will provide automated PeopleSoft application testing. In conjunction with the STATE project team and NDUS, the STATE anticipates, at a high level, the Contractor will perform the following for the technical solution and related services. ND’s automated testing goals and objectives; Identify anomalies and reduce regression testing efforts while maintaining accuracy. Consistent testing across environments for upgrade and lifecycle management. Increase current testing capacity. Reduce manual testing by 70-80%. Reduce the risk of project failures due to poor testing. Reduce the time and resources required to move updates to production. Reporting to show what was tested and the results. Applicable Directives This information technology project is subject to the following: N.D.C.C. § 54 - 10 - 28 related to the state auditor’s authority to conduct information technology compliance reviews. N.D.C.C.§ 54 - 59 related to the Information Technology Department Information Technology Solution The STATE has developed the following Specifications Matrix Table to describe the Specifications for the proposed solution. The solution must be implemented with a minimum of all Specifications rated with a priority of Core and Essential.