BOARD MEETING DATE: October 9, 1998 AGENDA NO. 30
PROPOSAL:
Status 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:
Not Applicable
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. In July and January of each fiscal year, IM provides a report to the Board identifying and summarizing the major projects/contracts or purchases that are expected during the next six months. A monthly update provides interim status of items listed in the biannual report.
Summary of Report
Attached is a status report for the current month on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by IM during the first six months of FY 1998-99.
Attachment(s)
Information Management Major Projects
for the Period July 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998
| Activities completed | |
| Board Agenda items current for this month |
| Item | Brief Description | Budgeted Funds ($) | Schedule of Board Actions |
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 | Execute contract 10/9/98 | On schedule |
| 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 9/11/98 | Contract approved 9/11/98 |
| System Development Outsourcing | Add funding to the four system development
outsource contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 1998-99. Tasks include the
following: *Permitting System: R301 Modifications • Public Access to AQMD Records • Emissions Tracking System • Mobile Source Emissions Tracking System • Public Records New System Development |
$396,900 | Amend contracts 8/14/98 |
Contract amendments approved 8/14/98 |
| Scientific Computer | Obtain an additional scientific computer to provide improved modeling performance and timely model execution. | $109,000 | Approve release of RFQ 10/9/98; Execute contract 1/8/99 | On schedule |
| System Development Outsourcing | Add funding to the four system development outsource
contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 1998-99. Tasks include the following: • Public Records System Enhancements • Telemetry System Client/ • AQIS/ABF Client/Server Migration • Annual Reporting of Emission Fees • AQIP Tracking System |
$430,000 | Amend contracts 12/11/98 |
On schedule |
| Computer Support Services Approved Vendor List | Obtain an approved vendor list to acquire system-wide hardware and software maintenance support services. | $241,712 | Approve release of RFP 12/11/98; Execute contract 3/12/99 | On schedule |
| Emission Reporting System for RECLAIM | Add funding and extend existing contract for one year to support the electronic reporting requirements associated with RECLAIM | $49,000 | Amend contract 10/9/98 | On schedule |
| Activities completed | |
| Board Agenda items current for this month |
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