MHEC Announces ERPA Contract Award under the Next Generation ERP Initiative
The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) is pleased to announce the award of a Master Agreement to ERP Analysts, Inc. (ERPA) under MHEC’s Next Generation Higher Education ERP System of Systems initiative. Contract #MHEC 04282024-C004 is effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028. This competitively sourced contract underscores MHEC’s commitment to supporting the entire ERP lifecycle and addressing the operational, technical, and strategic challenges faced by higher education institutions.
The Next Generation ERP System of Systems initiative was developed to modernize core administrative and student systems through modular, interoperable, cloud-ready solutions. This multi-award program supports the ERP lifecycle from early planning and procurement through implementation, optimization, governance, and ongoing improvement. It directly addresses challenges such as aging systems, limited integration, rising compliance demands, accessibility requirements, and the need for data-driven decision-making.
ERPA joins a portfolio of awarded providers offering solutions across this lifecycle, enabling institutions to select providers that align with their unique technology strategies, operating models, and resource capacities.
“ERP modernization is not just a technology project—it’s a transformation of how institutions serve students, manage resources, and adapt to change,” said Nathan Sorensen, MHEC Senior Director of Government Contracts. “The Next Generation ERP awards, including ERPA’s, are designed to equip our higher education institutions with trusted partners who can deliver measurable results across the entire ERP journey.”
ERPA brings deep expertise in Workday and PeopleSoft implementation and optimization, delivering a comprehensive suite of cloud-based ERP and technology services designed to meet institutions where they are in their modernization journey. From providing Application Management Services (AMS) and guiding AWS cloud migration to bolstering infrastructure resilience, ERPA helps campuses embrace secure, scalable solutions.
Their teams advise on AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI to unlock new operational insights, while offering Organizational Change Management to ensure successful adoption across stakeholders. With capabilities in staff augmentation and custom development, ERPA partners with institutions to design and implement tailored strategies that balance innovation with compliance. Through this MHEC contract, institutions gain direct, streamlined access to these services supported by pre-negotiated terms and a commitment to results-driven delivery.
Learn more about the ERPA contract and the Next Generation ERP initiative at mhec.org.