The State of Delaware seeks Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) consultant(s) with extensive and demonstrated public sector pension experience in verifying and validating the design, development, and implementation of large scale, government ERP modernization projects involving a Pension Administration Solution (PAS). The selected Vendor will perform IV&V services and provide evaluations and reviews of all ERP modernization project components related to the PAS. The IV&V Vendor will provide deep Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation expertise to guide the State of Delaware; participate as an observer in key implementation activities, offer best practice recommendations, advise the State of Delaware on critical risks and decisions, and advise on implementation Vendor management and contract adherence. The IV&V team will identify appropriate standards and criteria to form the basis of reference for evaluations utilizing the Vendor’s experience and expertise as well as industry standards and best practices (Basis of reference will include project requirements, PMI Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK); Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements or pronouncements, the State of Delaware Budget and Accounting Manual (BAM) etc.). While working with the ERP Modernization Project team, the IV&V team will offer an independent, unbiased analysis of project scope, status, deliverables from multiple partners, and resource allocation as well as issue identification and resolution. Observations and recommendations developed by the IV&V team will be presented to project leadership with the intent of protecting the State of Delaware’s best interests.
