South Coast Air Quality Management District
South Coast Air Quality Management District
BOARD MEETING DATE: August 18, 2000 AGENDA NO. 5
Authorize Purchase of PeopleSoft Software Support Maintenance for Integrated Financial/Human Resources System
SYNOPSIS:
On August 13, 1999, the Board approved the purchase of annual software maintenance support for the PeopleSoft Integrated Financial/Human Resources system. This system provides an integrated financial, human resource, and payroll function for the AQMD. The maintenance support for this system expires August 29, 2000. This action is to obtain approval for the purchase of PeopleSoft Software maintenance support for another year. Funds of $118,200 for this expense are included in the FY 2000-01 Budget.
COMMITTEE:
Administrative, July 14, 2000. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the purchase of one year of PeopleSoft Software maintenance support for the integrated Financial/Human Resources system at a cost not to exceed $118,200.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background
In April 1998, the AQMD purchased the PeopleSoft Financial/Human Resources system to be Year 2000 compliant and to enhance the functionality of the overall finance system, eliminating duplicate effort where possible and integrating processes that access the same data. Software maintenance support for the PeopleSoft system was acquired in August 1999. This maintenance support expires August 29, 2000.
PeopleSoft maintenance support includes the following services:
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Software Maintenance |
Licensed product updates, enhancements, and repairs; |
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Customer Care Business Center |
Resolution of all business issues and aid in finding the right assistance within PeopleSoft's customer service realm; |
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PeopleSoft Advisor |
Business-oriented information needs and advice; |
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PeopleSoft Plugged In |
Electronic distribution of information on new releases, fixes and patches, and software updates; |
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Customer Connection |
On-line access to PeopleSoft information including news, documentation, training, and user groups; |
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Global Support Center |
Assistance in resolving online operating difficulties, system failures, PeopleSoft application-related problems, potential system bugs, and installation and upgrade issues; |
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Access to PeopleSoft Forum |
Access to database documentation and PeopleSoft application problems and fixes. |
Proposal
PeopleSoft USA, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and provider of this software and therefore the only source for its maintenance support licensing agreements. Staff recommends the purchase of PeopleSoft Software maintenance support to provide continued annual support for AQMD's integrated financial/human resources system.
Resource Impacts
Sufficient funds are included in the FY 2000-01 Budget, under District General Professional and Specialized Services, for one year of PeopleSoft Software maintenance support.
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