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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.

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	Approve release of RFP 7/10/98; Execute contract 10/9/98	RFP approved 7/10/98; Evaluation of bids in process
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	Requesting Board approval as scheduled
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	Information-gathering in progress
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/ Server Migration AQIS/ABF Client/Server Migration Annual Reporting of Emission Fees AQIP Tracking System	$430,000	Amend contracts 12/11/98	Task orders 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	Information-gathering in progress

Shaded Columns - Activities completed

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

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