REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Electronic Records and Document Management System and Records

Digitalization Services
File # ADM-01-22

Please submit completed proposal in person or by mail in a sealed envelope quoting the
above tender number and closing date and forward to:

The Corporation of the Township of Ramara

P.O. Box 130
2297 Highway 12
Brechin, Ontario L0K 1B0

CLOSING

DATE: February 25, 2022

TIME: 12:00 p.m.

PUBLIC OPENING: No

LOCATION: Township of Ramara

Administration Building
2297 Highway 12
P.O. Box 130
Brechin, ON L0K 1B0

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The Township of Ramara reserves the right to accept or reject all or any submission.

Important: Award of the RFP is conditional upon the Township securing the
Modernization Part 3 approval of funding from the Government of Ontario.
Compensation will not be paid to any Proponent for the costs associated with
submitting a Proposal should an award not be made.

Electronic Records & Document Management System/Records Digitalization

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Table of Contents
PART I – INFORMATION TO PROPONENTS ................................................................................... 3
1. BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................ 3
2. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................ 3
3. FORM OF PROPOSAL ............................................................................................................ 3
PART II – STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS .......................................................................... 4
1. DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................... 4
2. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 5
3. BRIBERY/FRAUD..................................................................................................................... 5
4. PURCHASING PREFERENCE ................................................................................................ 5
5. INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................. 5
6. WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD (WSIB) .................................................. 6
7. ACCESSIBILTY ........................................................................................................................ 6
8. HEALTH & SAFETY ................................................................................................................. 7
9. PRICING AND PAYMENT ........................................................................................................ 7
10. SCHEDULE........................................................................................................................... 7
11. TERM OF PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 8
PART III – SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 8
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 8
2. OVERALL GOALS OF THE EDRMS PROJECT ..................................................................... 8
3. PROPOSAL EVAULATION ...................................................................................................... 9
4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 10
5. PAYMENT OF SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 11
6. SUBMISSION FORMAT & CONTENTS ................................................................................ 11
PROPONENT INFORMATION FORM .......................................................................................... 12
SCHEDULE I – ITEMS AND PRICES ........................................................................................... 13
SCHEDULE II – ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE FORM .................................................................. 14
DECLARATION OF ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE FORM ...................................................... 15

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PART I – INFORMATION TO PROPONENTS

1. BACKGROUND
The Township of Ramara is a lower tier municipality providing a wide range of services to
the community. The Township possess digital records stored on a cloud and a vast
inventory of physical records dating back to early part of last century. These physical
records occupy a large amount of space in multiple facilities, making access to this
information difficult and time consuming. Currently, the Township of Ramara is utilizing
Sentry File as a document management system and utilizing TOMRMS (The Ontario
Municipal Record Management System) as a complete file classification system.
The Township of Ramara is seeking proposals from qualified solution providers
demonstrating that they possess the organizational, functional and technical capabilities
to provide an Electronic Data Records Management Systems (EDRMS) Solution and a
Records Digitalization Services package that meets the Township’s needs. The provider
will implement a technology solution, recommend business processes and provide
training, project management services and post-implementation support.
The EDRMS solution will need to integrate department’s documents into one database
for multiple end users to continually update, archive and access. Many of these
documents are critical records that, by regulatory mandate and municipal best practices,
needs to be controlled via a records lifecycle process. As well, the Township needs to
store and manage additional content including but not limited to photos, videos, audios
and engineering plans/drawings.

2. PURPOSE
The Township of Ramara is seeking qualified proponents to supply an Electronic
Records & Document Management System (EDRMS) and Records Digitalization
Services package, with implementation services and training services, as well as provide
maintenance and support.

3. FORM OF PROPOSAL
All proposals must include the forms provided and clearly marked with “Proposal for
Electronic Records and Document Management System and Records Digitalization
Services – File ADM – 01 – 2022”

Important: Award of the RFP is conditional upon the Township securing the
Modernization Part 3 approval of funding from the Government of Ontario. No
compensation will be paid to any Proponent for the costs associated with
submitting a Proposal should an award not be made.

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Any questions regarding this proposal should be directed by e-mail to Jennifer Connor,
Director of Legislative Services/Clerk jconnor@ramara.ca. No questions will be accepted
after February 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

It will be the Proponent’s responsibility to clarify any questions before submitting a

proposal. A written addendum issued by the Township of Ramara is the only means of
changing, amending or correcting this RFP. In the process of responding to this RFP,
the Proponent should not utilize any information obtained outside this protocol.

PART II – STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to the interpretation of the Request for Proposal;

a. “Proponent” means a person or entity that is submitting a tender in response to

the Tender Process.
b. “Contractor” means the successful Proponent to this Request for Proposal,
which enters into a written contract with the Township to perform the services
outlined in this document.
c. “Contract” means an agreement to be signed between the Township and the
successful Proponent pursuant to the tender process.
d. “Contract Administrator” means a person authorized or appointed by the
Township to act on behalf of the Owner in any particular capacity.
e. “Closing Time” Time and Date of Tenders has the meaning ascribed thereto in
Part I and Part II of these Instructions to Proponents.
f. “OPS” means the current Ontario Provincial Standards published by the Ontario
Standards organization.
g. “RFP” means “Request for Proposal.”
h. “Secretary/Treasurer” means a person authorized or appointed by the Township
to act on behalf of the Commission in any particular capacity.
i. “Tender” means the tender documents issued by the Owner in respect of a
specific opportunity and also refers to the documents submitted by a Proponent in
response to this tender process.
j. “Tender Documents” means the documents listed in Part III – Specifications.
k. “Work” means the work to be performed by a Consultant pursuant to a Contract
issued as a result of this tender as described in the Contract Documents and
includes, but is not limited to, the work generally described in Part III –
Specifications.
l. “Township” means the Corporation of the Township of Ramara.

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2. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
All submissions to the Township become the property of the Township and such
are subject to the “Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act.”
3. BRIBERY/FRAUD
Should any Proponent or any of their agents give or offer any gratuity or attempt to
bribe any employee of the Township, or to commit fraud, the Township shall be at
liberty to cancel the prospective Proponent’s submission or contract.
4. PURCHASING PREFERENCE
No preference will be given to any business for goods and/or services provided to
the Township and/or Commission.
5. INSURANCE
The Successful Proponent(s) shall maintain and pay for Comprehensive General
Liability Insurance with an insurer acceptable to the Township. The coverage shall
include premises and all operations liability to be performed by the Proponent.
This insurance coverage shall be subject to limits of not less than Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000.00) inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death and
damage to property including loss of use thereof for any one occurrence.

The policy shall include the Corporation of the Township of Ramara as an

additional insured in respect of all operations performed by or on behalf of the
Proponent.

The Proponent(s) shall be entirely responsible for the cost of any deductible that is
maintained in any insurance document.

The Insurance Policy shall not be altered, canceled or allowed to expire or lapse,
without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Township.

The Liability Insurance shall not contain any exclusion of limitations in respect of
shoring, underpinning, rising or demolition of any building or structure, pile driving,
caisson work, collapse of any structure or land from any cause.

Where applicable the Proponent(s) shall carry standard automobile and non-
owned automobile liability insurance and shall protect them against all liability
arising out of the use of owned or leased vehicles, used by the Proponent(s), its
employees or agents. The limits of the liability for both owned and non-owned
vehicles shall not be less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) per
occurrence.

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6. WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE BOARD (WSIB)

The successful Proponent(s) shall supply a Certificate from the WSIB prior to the
start of the contract indicating that all of the assessments the Proponent(s) or
subcontractor(s) is liable to pay under Workplace Safety Insurance Board Act or
successor legislation have been paid and they are in good standing with the
Board.

Effective January 1, 2013, Bill 119 legislates that all Contractors and Sub-
Contractors categorized under class G: construction, shall have WSIB account
and clearance coverage prior to commencing any contract.

Alternatively, if the successful Proponent(s) is an Independent Operator and is not

categorized under Class G: Construction, the Proponent(s) shall submit a letter,
from the WSIB, confirming that s/he has Independent Operator Status under the
WSIB Act for work to be carried out for the Township. If the Proponent(s) does not
have Independent Operator Status, the Proponent shall;

• Complete an Independent Operator Status Questionnaire upon being awarded

the contract; and,
• Fund all costs associated with any appeal of a determination by WSIB that the
Proponent is not an Independent Operator; and,
• Provide proof of Employer’s Liability Insurance (provided either by WSIB or the
Contractor’s insurance provider.

The Proponent(s) acknowledges and agrees that the Township is not hiring an
employee(s) to perform the work associated with this Tender. As such the
Township reserves the right to terminate all Contracts associated with this Tender
if all appeals have been exhausted and the Proponent(s) are determined by WSIB
or court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be an employee. Any and all
monies to be paid to the Proponent(s) shall be returned regardless of the extent of
work that has been completed to that point, and all material and documents
associated with the Tender, as well as Township property, shall be returned to the
Township. The Proponent(s) acknowledges and agrees that any work completed
to the date the appeal process has been completed, and an unfavorable
determination is made will be provided to the Township for free and without any
expectation of compensation. The risk associated with completing any work while
there is an appeal process underway is entirely born by the Proponent(s).

7. ACCESSIBILTY
The Proponent(s) shall comply with the provisions of the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, S.O. 2005, chapter 11 and the Regulations
with regard to provision of the goods and/or services contemplated herein,
including, without limitation, section 6 of Ontario Regulation 429/07, Accessibility
Standards for Customer Service, as amended. The Proponent(s), when
applicable, shall ensure that its employees, agents, volunteers and

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representatives receive training regarding the provision of the goods and services
to person with disabilities. The Proponent(s) acknowledges that the Corporation of
the Township of Ramara, in deciding to purchase goods or services through its
procurement process, is required to consider the accessibility for persons with
disabilities, when applicable and practical to do so.

8. HEALTH & SAFETY

All work performed under this contract must be carried out in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA),
applicable Regulations, applicable standards, and other applicable legal
requirements.

Unless otherwise stated, the successful Proponent, for the purposes of the OHSA,
shall be designated as the ‘Constructor’ for this project. The constructor has
complete control of the work on behalf of the Township and is responsible for
regulatory compliance and safe work procedures on the job site.

Any requirement for a Notice of Project to be submitted to the Ministry of Labour

(MOL) is the sole responsibility of the constructor.

The Constructor further acknowledges and agrees that any breach or breaches of
the OHSA, applicable Regulations, Standards, Environmental Protection Act
(EPA), other legal requirements, and/or their own Health & Safety Policies and
Procedures whether by the Constructor or any of its subcontractors may result in:
• The termination of the contract,
• The immediate removal of the Constructor and/or sub-contractor’s equipment
from the site,
• The forfeiture of all sums owing the constructor/or sub-contractor by the
Township.

9. PRICING AND PAYMENT

A comprehensive fee schedule detailing the costs associated with undertaking the
Electronic Records and Document Management System and Records
Digitalization Services must be included within the Proposal submitted.
Disbursements and Expenses must be listed. HST is extra.

10. SCHEDULE
(A) Release of RFP: January 20, 2022
(B) Submission of Proposal: February 25, 2022
(C) Recommendation of Award: March 14, 2022
(D) Notification of Award: March 30, 2022
(E) Signing of Agreement: April, 2022
(F) Commencement of Services: April/May 2022
(G) Project Completion: December 2022

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The Township reserves the right to alter the scheduling of items “C” to “F.”
Proponents are asked to designate one contact person to whom any additional
information deemed to be relevant to the proposal may be communicated.
11. TERM OF THE PROPOSAL
The term of this contract will be from Commencement of Services around April
2022 to December 2022 (also includes time for ongoing training).
Please note that the Award of the RFP is conditional upon the Township
securing the approval of funding from the Government of Ontario.

PART III – SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The successful Proponent shall exercise their expertise and engage appropriate
resources to provide the Township with;
• an Electronic Records and Document Management System that provides a
centralized method of managing both our physical (paper records & files)
and our electronic records (word-processing files, spreadsheet files,
emails, electronic maps, records contained within multiple software
systems (see Appendix A, for a list of Current Software Tools in use within
the Township) and so on;
• Professional services for project management, installation, configuration of
the system, implementation, file and records data conversion and
inclusion, training and go live transition;
• Physical record scanning and OCR, importing and entering metadata and
retention information into EDRMS.

2. OVERALL GOALS OF THE EDRMS PROJECT

To Improve Transparency and Accountability by:
• Providing an effective means of complying with statutory obligations by
documenting records retention practices and demonstrating that they are
routinely carried out.
• Providing a higher assurance of protection of privacy in accordance with
privacy legislation.
• Reducing search times on Freedom of Information requests, as well as
routine requests for information, which increases citizen confidence in the
Township’s services.
• Managing the full life cycle of the Township’s records and increasing long
term accountability.
Increase Efficiency and Ensure Sustainability of Services by:
• Reducing costs associated with inefficient search and retrieval activities.

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• Providing collaboration and version control tools which allow easy and
logical tracking of multiple versions of the same document in different
stages of work.
• Reducing the ongoing and rising costs of departmental redundancies by
duplicated business processes.
• Reducing storage costs by eliminating document duplication in directories
and e-mail attachments. With an ERDMS there would be no email
attachments, only links to documents sent between staff.
• Providing a single window and search capabilities for the document based
information needs of all Township employees.
• Providing an opportunity for reducing reliance on paper documents and
records, and reducing the Township’s environmental footprint.
• Facilitating the development of e-government services for citizens.
To Protect Corporate Memory by:
• Reducing the loss of information assets by ensuring that records are locked
to prevent tampering, and are therefore reliable and trustworthy evidence of
the business they document.
• Guaranteeing both staff and citizens reasonable access to records in all
media, subject to protection of privacy and authorized restrictions.
To Mitigate Corporate Risk by:
• Ensuring that records are retained for a period of time and in a manner
prescribed by legislation and/or the Township’s Retention Policy.
• Ensuring that records are destroyed at a time and in a manner prescribed
by legislation and/or the Township’s Retention Policy.
• Providing enhanced document and record security and thereby ensuring
the maintenance of the integrity of records throughout their life cycle in
order to ensure their admissibility into evidence, if required, and their ability
to produce legal effect. In short, guaranteeing the authenticity of the
Township’s electronic and physical records.

3. PROPOSAL EVAULATION
The evaluation of Proposals will be conducted by the Township in three stages.
Stage three may not be necessary. A Proposal must meet the requirements of
each phase in order to proceed to the next phase. Note that the evaluation of
Proposals by the evaluation team will be conducted on the basis of the members
of the evaluation committee arriving at a consensus.
The Township will endeavor to complete the evaluation process within a
reasonable period. The Township reserves the right to contact Proponents to seek
clarification of the proposals, as submitted, to assist in the evaluation process.
Interviews may be required.

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The Township reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion to select a
preferred Proponent with which to negotiate a final contract, terminate the
proposal call or reject any and/or all proposals.
Stage 1 – Mandatory Submission Requirements
Stage 1 will consist of a review by the Township to determine which Proposals
comply with the mandatory document submission requirements as listed in
Section 4 below. Proposals that do not include the mandatory requirements may
be disqualified.
Stage 2 – Evaluation
Each Proposal will be scored based on each of the following categories with their
corresponding score weights:
PROPONENT – Scored from 0 to 20 points
Demonstrated Financial Stability and Long Term Sustainability
Demonstrated Understanding of the Township’s Project Needs, Goals &
Expectations
References, Experience, and Qualifications
Project Team, Similar Projects, and Project Roll-Out Plan
PROJECT COST – Scored from 0 to 30 points
Cost of EDRMS software
Cost of Consultation, Training, and Configuration Services
Cost of Physical Records Conversion and Inclusion into ERDMS
EDRMS – Scored from 0 to 50 points
Merits of the ERDMS system capabilities to achieve the Township’s
Requirements, Goals & Expectations
Value Added or Non-mandatory desired functions
All proposals will be scored from 0 to 100 points.
Stage 3 – Demonstration & Clarification Presentations
If necessary, the Township may request a demonstration of the software for the
purpose of obtaining more detailed information or clarification in support of their
Proposal. It is expected that only a ‘short list’ of proposal finalists will be asked to
make a formal presentation.

4. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Proposals shall include but not be limited to:
1. Proponent's relevant past experience on similar projects. Proposals should
include details and provide relevant references (minimum of 3) including
Contact Names.
2. Proposal must include a detailed work program methodology – include
processes and analyses to be undertaken.

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3. Proposal must include a detailed schedule recognizing critical deliverables,

progress meetings and timelines – demonstrating commitment to completion of
the entire project prior to December, 2022 – see Part III Section 1 – Scope of
Services.
4. Proposal must include a fee schedule for the required scope of services as
outlined in Schedule 1 – Items and Prices.
5. Two (2) complete copies of the Proposal documents shall be submitted - one
(1) copy in “hard copy” and one (1) copy in electronic format – USB Key,
similar media (email is not acceptable).
6. Insurance Certificate (upon award)
7. WSIB Certificate (upon award)

5. PAYMENT OF SERVICES
Payment shall be made based on detailed invoicing and completion of the project.

6. SUBMISSION FORMAT & CONTENTS

Proponents must complete the following information:
I. Completed Proponent Information Form
II. Provide all mandatory information as requested within Schedule I
III. Ensure Schedule I is initialed and dated.
IV. Completed Schedule II – Ability and Experience Form.
V. Provide a completed Declaration of Accessibility Compliance
Form.
Failure to complete Schedule I as stipulated may result in disqualification of the
proposal submission.

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PROPONENT INFORMATION FORM

Proponents must complete this form and include with their submission.
Please ensure all information is legible.

Company Name
Contact Name
Address (Including postal
code)

Office Phone #
Toll Free#
Cellular#
Fax#
E-Mail Address
Website
HST Account #

I certify that all prices in SCHEDULE I constitute the Official Proposal Bid

NAME:

__________________________________________________________________
(PRINT)

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

_________________________________________________________________

DATE:

____________________________________________________

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SCHEDULE I – ITEMS AND PRICES

The total bid price shall be all-inclusive with H.S.T. extra

Item Quantity Unit Price Extended Price

One-time software acquisition of

proposed solution
$ $

Provision of software
maintenance and support
$ $
Professional Services $ $

TOTAL $

_______________________________ _________________________________
Initial Date

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SCHEDULE II – ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE FORM

The Proponent shall provide below three (3) separate customers other than the
Township having purchased a similar size and design of goods and/or services as
specified herein for a previous three (3) year period from the issuance of this document.

REFERENCE #1
Customer
Contact Name & Phone
Number
Date of Purchase

Description of Goods or
Services Provided

REFERENCE #2
Customer
Contact Name & Phone
Number
Date of Purchase

Description of Goods or
Services Provided

REFERENCE #3
Customer
Contact Name & Phone
Number
Date of Purchase

Description of Goods or
Services Provided

REFERENCE RELEASE FORM

I_____________________________________ (authorised signatory for the submitting

firm) authorize the Township to contact the person and/or organization listed on the
ABILTY & EXPERIENCE FORM, for the purpose of obtaining information relating to the
Proponent

The Township reserves the right to call references if in its sole discretion finds a need to
do so. The Township reserves the right to check other references other than listed
herein.

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DECLARATION OF ACCESSIBILITY COMPLIANCE FORM

Company Name: ______________________________________________

Contact Name: ______________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________

I acknowledge that I am required to comply with Section 6 of Ontario Regulation 429/07

(Accessibility Standards for Customer Service made under the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act, 2005). I confirm that my employees, agents, volunteers and
representatives who are required to receive training under the Act have completed the
required. I will provide to The Corporation of the Township of Ramara any further
documentation that confirms this training upon its request.

I will indemnify the Corporation of the Township of Ramara from and against any costs,
expenses, fines, penalties, damages or losses that may arise or may be incurred as a
result of my failure to comply with these requirements.

I declare that I have read, understood and will meet all enacted accessibility standards as
amended from time to time.

I further declare that if applicable I will undertake to ensure any sub-contractors hired by

________________________________________________ (insert company name) for

the completion of work contracted by the Township of Ramara will also comply with the
above requirements.

________________________________ _____________________________
Authorized Signature Date
I have authority to bind the corporation.

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 Schedule 'A'
Current Software Tools (As of January 2022)
Tool Use Tool Use
ACE Tracks fleet use (GPS) HRdownloads Human resources support-
Active 911 Emergency dispatch back up policy development, training,
etc.
ADP Timecard and Payroll
iCompass Council agendas and reports
Management
and manages bylaws,
Adtronica Programs LED signboard agreements and to dos.
(Ramara Centre)
Keystone Municipal financial
Alertable Emergency Notification system management software
ArcGIS GIS program (County-owned) Kaseya IT Management and security
Bluebeam PDF markup and collaboration software
tool LucidPress Communications design and
BrightSign Programs TV Communications publishing
in Town Hall Foyer MetroCount Traffic data collection
Buffer Social Media scheduler Microsoft Office 2016 Interrelated programs for word
Cisco AnyConnect Provides secure access for processing, data management,
remote working. etc.
Citywide Asset Management, Work order Perfect Mind Recreation program
and complaint tracking software. management
Cloud permit E-permitting software that Phoenix Fuel use tracking and
manages and tracks building management
permits SentryFile Records management
CriSys Manages emergency call data Street on Cloud Resident speed compliance
Entrust Datacard Creates access cards for TabQuik Creating paper file labeling
Township staff Zoom Host virtual meetings and
Esolutions Website publisher instant messaging.
EyeCloud Video surveillance
Host Compliance Compiles lists of short-term
rentals
 Amendment Letter No.1

Tender Reference No: ADM-01-2022 – Electronic Records and Document

Management System and Records Digitalization Services

Amendment No.1;

Part III – “Specifications”

1. Scope of Services– Detail on Information Management Processes

In reference to the above-mentioned amendments:

In Section 1 - Scope of Services, the RFP states the following:

‘successful proponent shall exercise their expertise and engage appropriate

resources to provide the Township with; physical record scanning and OCR,
importing and entering metadata and retention information into EDRMS.’

Ideally, the scanning of physical records should occur onsite to ensure sensitive
information is protected and to reduce the likelihood of damaged or misplaced
records. The implementation of an EDRMS will help the Township significantly
reduce the number of physical records created on a day to day basis, however the
Township is still required to keep some physical files.

Schedule “A” – Current Software Tools (As of January 2022)

In addition to the software tools listed in Schedule “A”, the Township also currently
uses Microsoft Exchange.

There are electronic records stored in many of the Software Systems listed (including
Citywide, Keystone, iCompass, Cloud Permit, Sentry File etc.) that the Township
would like to be incorporated into the ERDMS. TOMRMS coding is used wherever
possible. The estimated total storage of electronic file on the Township’s server (not
including records stored in the Software Tools listed in Schedule “A”) is
approximately 1 TB.

Additional Information based on Questions Received:

1. Does the Township use SharePoint?

The Township does not currently use SharePoint.

www.ramara.ca
 2. Does the Township have Microsoft 365 E3 Licenses?
No, the Township currently uses Microsoft Exchange.

3. What is the total budget for this project?

The Township will evaluate each proposal based on total price for the services
provided.

Completed tender documents are due to be submitted by February 25, 2022 at

12:00 p.m.

Signed: ___________________________________________

Jennifer Connor – Director of Legislative & Community Services/Clerk

January 28, 2022