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PROPOSAL:

Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 1997-98

SYNOPSIS:

Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to provide advance notification on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the last six months of FY 1997-98. A similar report was provided in July 1997 covering major contracts and projects during the first six-month period.

COMMITTEE:

Administrative, December 19, 1997, Reviewed and Discussed

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file the attached report.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Acting Executive Officer

Background

Information Management (IM) provides a wide range of information systems and services in support of all AQMD operations. IM’s primary goal is to provide automated tools and systems to implement Board-approved rules and regulations and to improve internal efficiencies. AQMD’s Budget identifies specific projects planned during the fiscal year to develop, acquire, enhance, or maintain mission-critical information systems. As provided last July for the first six months of the fiscal year, Information Management is providing this report to detail major projects/contracts or purchases that are expected during the next six months.

Summary of Report

The attached report identifies each of the major projects/contracts or purchases that are expected to come before the Board between January 1, 1998 and June 30, 1998. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 1997-98 Budget, and the schedule associated with known major milestones (issue RFP/RFQ, execute contract, etc.).

Attachment(s)

Information Management Major Projects
for the Period January 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998

Item	Brief Description	Budgeted Funds ($)	Schedule of Board Actions	Status
New Finance Accounting System	Acquire an integrated accounting system for Finance (including an accounting software package to replace Bi-Tech, a new computer that combines a UNIX operating system with a relational database management system to replace the HP935, and migration/ conversion of the current system functionality and addition of new functionality needed to achieve an efficient unified accounting system.)	$420,000 ($270,000 in contracts and $150,000 in fixed assets)	Issue RFP 11/14/97; Execute contract 3/13/98	RFP approved 11/14/97; bids due 1/2/98
System Development Outsourcing	Add funding to the four system development outsource contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 1997-98. Tasks include the following: • Rule 518.2 Modifications to HB System	$1,025,000	Amend contracts 3/13/98	Task orders on schedule
	• EDS Migration
	• Air Quality Investment Program Tracking System
	• Transportation System
	• NSR Enhancements
	• CEMS Enhancements to STIMS
	• RECLAIM BBS
	• Small Business Web-Page Enhancements
	• Web Access to ERS
	• CPO Client/Server Conversion
	• AIRNET Enhancements
Radio/Cellular Telephones	Lease radio/cellular or cellular telephones to replace outdated communication system supporting field staff.	$112,640	Issue RFQ 12/12/97 Approve lease 3/13/98	RFQ approved 12/12/97; bids due 1/15/98

Item	Brief Description	Budgeted Funds ($)	Schedule of Board Actions	Status
Network Bandwidth Upgrade	Upgrade network cabling from the computer room to the desktop to achieve higher information transmittal speed (100 million bps). This solicitation will be based on an analysis of AQMD’s current network architecture (RFP released in August 1997, bids received 9/16/97, $25,000 budgeted).	$350,000*	Issue RFQ 2/13/98; Execute contract 5/8/98	Requesting Board approval as scheduled
High Speed Remote Access	Upgrade remote access software and hardware to provide transparent, high speed access to AQMD computers from off-site locations and enhance the productivity of staff working off-site or telecommuting.	$100,000	Issue RFQ 2/13/98; Execute contract 5/8/98	Requesting Board approval as scheduled
Desktop Operating System Maintenance / Upgrade	Purchase maintenance for desktop operating software to obtain current and future upgrades and, thereby, ensure continued desktop compatibility across the AQMD and rapid turnaround to take advantage of increases in processing speed and enhanced flexibility and functionality.	$150,000	Approve pur-chase 3/13/98
Imaging System Upgrade and Migration	Upgrade and migrate AQMD’s imaging system to a new system that will enable direct linkage with current and future workflow automation systems and improve the distribution of imaged documents.	$270,000	Issue RFP 3/13/98; Execute Contract 6/12/98	Information gathering in process

* Pending further technical and financial analysis.

Shaded Columns - Activities completed

Double-lined Columns - Board Agenda items current for this month

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