BOARD MEETING DATE: July 10, 1998 AGENDA NO. 29
PROPOSAL:
Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 1998-99
SYNOPSIS:
Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 1998-99.
COMMITTEE:
Administrative, June 19, 1998, Reviewed
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file.
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. The annual Budget specifies projects planned during the fiscal year to develop, acquire, enhance, or maintain mission-critical information systems. As provided last January for the last 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 July 1 and December 31, 1998. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 1998-99 Budget, and the schedule associated with known major milestones (issue RFP/RFQ, execute contract, etc.).
Attachment(s)
Information Management Major Projects
for the Period July 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998
|
Item |
Brief Description |
Budgeted Funds ($) |
Schedule of
|
Status |
|
Library Services |
Obtain an approved vendor list for the purchase of various library services and supplies such as acquisitions, periodicals, cataloging, and shelf-preparation. |
$106,300 |
Issue RFP 7/10/98 Execute contract 10/9/98 |
Requesting Board approval as scheduled |
|
BackOffice Client Software Maintenance |
Purchase maintenance for desktop BackOffice client software to obtain current and future upgrades from approved vendors list 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 |
Execute contract 8/14/98 |
Information-gathering in progress |
|
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: • Mobil Source Emissions Tracking System • Telemetry System Client/Server Migration • AQIS/ABF to Client/Server Migration • Annual Reporting of Emissions/Fees • AQIP Tracking System • Public Records New System Development • AirNet System Development |
$645,000 |
Amend contracts 8/14/98 |
Task orders on schedule |
|
Item |
Brief Description |
Budgeted Funds ($) |
Schedule of
|
Status |
|
Scientific Computer |
Obtain an additional scientific computer to provide improved modeling performance and timely model execution. |
$109,000 |
Release RFQ 10/9/98 Execute contract 1/8/99 |
Information-gathering in progress |
|
Computer Support Services Approved Vendor List |
Obtain an approved vendor list to acquire system-wide hardware and software maintenance support services. |
$241,712 |
Release RFP 12/11/98 Execute contract 3/12/99 |
Information-gathering in progress |
| Shaded Columns - Activities completed |
| Double-lined Columns - Board Agenda items current for this month |
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