BOARD MEETING DATE: May 14, 1999 AGENDA NO. 20
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:
|
$628,815 | Amend contracts 02/12/99 |
Contracts amended 2/12/99 |
| Telemetry Computer |
Replace AQMD’s telemetry computer |
$263,500 | Approve release of RFQ 2/12/99; execute contract 5/14/99 | On schedule |
| Telecommunica-tions Services | Select vendor(s) capable of providing all local and wide-area telecommunications services to the AQMD. | FY 1999-00 | Approve release of RFP 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 | On schedule |
| 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 |
| Video-conferencing Equipment | Transfer funds to purchase new videoconferencing equipment and upgrade current units. | $45,000 | To be determined | On Hold; pending availability of MSRC funds |
| 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:
|
$290,805 | Amend contracts 5/14/99 | On schedule |
| Shaded Columns - Activities completed | |
| Double-lined Columns - Board Agenda items current for this month |
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