The new system will launch in July 2026
Annapolis, MD – Anne Arundel County today announced the upcoming launch of Harbor, a state-of-the-art Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance and E-Procurement system. Set to debut in July 2026, Harbor will serve as the single, centralized platform for all current and prospective suppliers looking to partner with the County.
Harbor will officially replace the County’s legacy PORT System, moving operations to the highly secure, efficient, and user-friendly Oracle Fusion Cloud platform. This transition represents a major milestone in the County’s ongoing commitment to expanding local economic opportunities, lowering the barrier to entry for new businesses, and streamlining the digital experience for the entire supplier community.
“I want to thank our Office of Information Technology, Office of Finance, and all the staff who have worked incredibly hard to prepare for this transition,” said Christine Anderson, Anne Arundel County’s Chief Administrative Officer. “Harbor is a much-needed upgrade that will streamline services for our county agencies and those who do business with the county.”
Whether a business is a long-standing County contractor or a prospective supplier looking for their very first government contract, Harbor is designed to simplify the procurement process. By consolidating financial and purchasing operations into a unified cloud ecosystem, the platform is available for businesses of all sizes.
Through the new Harbor portal, both new and existing suppliers will be able to manage the entire lifecycle of their relationship with the County in one secure location. Key capabilities include the ability to:
- Register to Do Business: Onboard as an official County supplier with a streamlined digital registration process that welcomes new and existing businesses into the County ecosystem. Current suppliers should not need to register when Harbor goes live, but new suppliers will need to register.
- View and Respond to Solicitations: Access a centralized, transparent marketplace to view open bids, receive automated alerts for relevant opportunities, and digitally submit competitive proposals.
- Submit Invoices and Track Payments: Enhance the billing cycle by submitting digital invoices directly through the platform and monitoring real-time payment status.
- Manage Supplier Information and Contracts: Easily update company profiles, certifications, and banking details, while securely monitoring active County contracts.
In preparation for the July launch, the County has developed resources to prepare interested suppliers. All interested businesses are encouraged to visit aacounty.org/supplier-update to receive system updates, training schedules, and early registration timelines.
