Bids & proposals | State & local

The Ohio Job and Family Services Department wants a contractor to create a benefits eligibility network. A request for proposals is expected in November.The integrated system would handle eligibility for child care assistance, food stamps, Medicare and other key benefits programs.The Louisiana Administration Department wants a contractor to supply and implement enterprise resource planning software. An RFP is expected in June.The ERP software would cover financial, revenue, materials, treasury, grants, facilities, project, asset and performance management, and budgeting and procurement.The Texas Workforce Commission wants a contractor to enhance its job-matching system. An RFP is expected in the fall.The contractor would streamline functions and make them more user-friendly while reducing maintenance costs. The contractor also must be able to link or integrate the system with other state systems as needed.These opportunities are provided by Input Inc., a market research firm in Reston, Va. (www.input.com).