BOARD MEETING DATE: June 11, 1999 AGENDA NO. 16




PROPOSAL:

Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last 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 remainder of FY 1998-99.

COMMITTEE:

Not applicable

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
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 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 and June 30, 1999. 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 January 1 through June 30, 1999

 

Item Brief Description Budgeted Funds ($) Schedule of
Board Actions
Status
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 1/8/99;

execute contract 3/12/99

Contract executed 3/12/99
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

Contract executed 1/8/99
System Development Outsourcing Add funding to the system development outsource contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 1998-99. Tasks include the following:
  • CLASS Permits Enhance-ments & Modifications
  • CLASS Compliance En-hancements & Modifications
  • RTC Web Front End
  • CLASS Finance Billing Modifications
  • Class/PeopleSoft Integration
  • Electronic Payments
$628,815 Amend contracts

02/12/99

Contracts amended 2/12/99
Telemetry Computer and Data Loggers Replace AQMD’s telemetry computer and data loggers that collects data from 32 air monitoring stations. $263,500 Approve release of RFQ 2/12/99; execute contract 5/14/99 Contract executed 5/14/99
Telecommunica-tions Services Select vendor(s) capable of providing all local and wide-area telecommunications services to the AQMD. FY 1999-00 Release RFQ 6/11/99; execute contract 11/5/99 On schedule
Permitting System Review Select contractor to review and evaluate current AQMD permitting-related systems. $25,000 RFP released following Board action 3/12/99 on Permit Streamlining Task Force Re-commendation; execute contract 6/4/99. Contract executed 6/4/99
Upgrade of Business and Development Computers Exercise upgrade option included in current lease agree-ment to increase storage, backup, and processors. -0- Approve con-tract amendment 4/9/99 Contract amended 4/9/99
Computer Supplies Services Pre-qualify vendors for purchase of computer, network, printer, and related services $250,000 Release RFQ 5/14/99; approve vendor list 7/9/99 On schedule





System Development Outsourcing Increase funding to the system development outsource contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 1998-99. Tasks include the following:
  • CLASS Permitting Enhancements for Permit Streamlining
  • CLASS Variance Tracking Enhancements
  • CLASS Finance System Modifications
  • Agenda Tracking System
$290,805 Amend contracts 5/14/99 Contract amended 5/14/99

 

Shaded Columns - Activities completed
Double-lined Columns - Board Agenda items current for this month

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