BOARD MEETING DATE: February 18, 2000 AGENDA NO. 17





PROPOSAL: 

Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 1999-00

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 last six months of FY 1999-00.

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 and again in January this 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, 2000. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 1999-00 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, 2000

 

Item

Brief Description

Budgeted Funds ($)

Schedule of
Board Actions

Status

Desktop Computer Upgrades

Replace 25% of District’s oldest computers.

$187,000

Execute Purchase Order 1/21/00

Completed

System Development Outsource RFP

Pre-qualify vendors to perform on-demand systems development services on a task-order basis.

$300,000

Release RFP 9/10/99; execute contract 2/18/00.

On schedule

Desktop Software Maintenance

Purchase maintenance for MS Office desktop software to obtain current/future upgrades from approved vendors and to ensure continued compatibility across the AQMD, enhancing flexibility and functionality.

$150,000

Execute Purchase Order 4/21/00.

On schedule

 

 Shaded Columns - Activities completed

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

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