The State of Maryland is seeking a comprehensive, cloud-based software solution for accounts payable routing, approval, travel, and expense management. The objective is to implement a unified spend management platform capable of end-to-end processing of expenses, invoices, corporate card transactions, reimbursements, and accounts payable workflows, effectively replacing the current systems and associated functionalities.

The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering a fully integrated solution, including all necessary implementation services, integration with existing finance systems, training, and ongoing support. The platform must feature customizable automatic approval workflows based on specified codes, transaction amounts, and other criteria, as well as single sign-on compatibility via SAML 2.0 utilizing Microsoft My Apps. Vendors are required to provide detailed cost breakdowns for software, implementation, and support, while also outlining a clear project timeline.