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Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 2000-01

SYNOPSIS: 

Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 2000-01.

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 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 July 1 and December 31, 2000. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 2000-01 Budget, and the schedule associated with known major milestones (issue RFP/RFQ, execute contract, etc.).

Attachment(s)

Information Management Major Projects
for the Period July 1 through December 31, 2000

Item	Brief Description	Budgeted Funds ($)	Schedule of Board Actions	Status
Ingres Relational Database Management System Software	Authorize the renewal of the database software license in support of DBCIR.	$200,000 FY 00-01	Release RFP 05/19/00; execute contract 12/15/00.	On schedule
Monitor Upgrades	Upgrade aged 14" monitors to 17" to accommodate expanded program screens where required.	Funds included in current FY budget	Informational only.	On-going
Network Infrastructure Upgrade	Upgrade network infrastructure, providing more bandwidth to support applications (CLASS, PeopleSoft, imaging, workflow, etc.) and improve network availability.	$225,000	Issue purchase order 08/18/00.	Completed
PDN Services to Support RECLAIM Emission Reporting System	Select contractor to provide private data network services (PDN) to support the telecom-munication and data processing requirements associated with the Emission Reporting System (ERS).	$75,000	Release RFP 08/18/00; execute contract 11/17/00.	On schedule
PeopleSoft Software Support	Authorize PeopleSoft software support maintenance for the integrated HR/Finance system.	$118,200	Issue purchase order 08/18/00.	Completed
Library Services and Support	Prequalify vendors to provide on-demand services and supplies for the AQMD library on air quality-related documents.	$100,000	Release RFP 06/16/00; approve vendor list 09/15/00.	Completed
System Development Outsourcing	Add funding to the system development outsource contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 2000-01; tasks include: NSR Enhancements Permits Administration Enhancements Public Records on the Web Finance System Enhancements Internet NT Migration Variance Tracking System Enhancements	$205,000	Amend contracts 10/20/00.	On schedule
Desktop Computer Hardware	Authorize the purchase of new desktop computers to replace 25% of District’s oldest PCs	$187,000	Approve purchase 10/20/00.	On schedule
System Development Outsourcing	Issue RFP for Short- and Long-Term Systems Development and Maintenance Services	$100,000	Release RFP 10/20/00; execute contract 01/19/01.	On schedule
Business Computer Upgrade and Lease Buyout	Buy leased business computers and upgrade production system to provide improved application processing speed.	$242,500	Release RFP 11/17/00; execute contract 02/16/01.	On schedule
Systemwide Hardware/Software Maintenance and Support	Prequalify vendors for purchase of systemwide hardware and software maintenance and support.	$250,000	Release RFP 12/15/00; approve vendor list 03/16/01.	On schedule
Shaded Rows - Activities completed
Double-lined Rows - Board Agenda items current for this month

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