MNIT/DOC MINNCOR eCommerce Solution

The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals to acquire and implement a comprehensive, modern eCommerce solution for MINNCOR Industries. The proposed solution should serve as a centralized hub for MINNCOR's entire product line, including office furniture, seating and upholstery, high-visibility clothing, and specialized manufacturing goods. The solution should support the full lifecycle of product management, ordering, fulfillment, and reporting for all diverse inventory types, as well as provide comprehensive Business-to-Consumer (B2C) eCommerce capabilities. Some key features and requirements of the proposed solution include: - Secure, flexible, and scalable - Supports existing Business-to-Business (B2B) operations - Provides comprehensive B2C eCommerce capabilities - Integrates with Epicor Kinetic for real-time inventory synchronization, financial reconciliation, and order management - Compliant with State of Minnesota security, accessibility, and data handling requirements - Meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards - Provides robust tools for managing complex catalogs, variable product configurations, and diverse user groups - Supports equity and diverse vendor participation and subcontracting The selected Responder will be expected to provide a commercially available, configurable Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) enterprise solution that is fully implemented, operational, and supported for State use. • The proposed solution should include key features such as product management, ordering, fulfillment, and reporting • The solution should be secure, flexible, and scalable to accommodate fluctuating consumer traffic and transaction volumes • The solution should provide comprehensive B2C eCommerce capabilities, including secure public-facing online purchasing, consumer account creation, guest checkout, tax calculation, PCI-compliant payment processing, order tracking, and automated customer communications • The solution should integrate with Epicor Kinetic for real-time inventory synchronization, financial reconciliation, and order management • The solution should comply with State of Minnesota security, accessibility, and data handling requirements • The solution should meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards