South Coast Air Quality Management District
South Coast Air Quality Management District
BOARD MEETING DATE: August 17, 2001 AGENDA NO. 20
Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 2001-02
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 2001-02.
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 first six months of FY 2001-02.
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, 2001. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 2001-02 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, 2001
|
Item |
Brief Description |
Budgeted Funds ($) |
Schedule of
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Status |
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Desktop Computer, Mini Computer, Network, and Phone System Hardware Purchase |
Purchase approximately 250 desktop computer systems, a mini-computer upgrade, two mini-computer backup devices, 10 network servers, 5 network closet switches, automatic call distribution system upgrade, and voice mail storage upgrade. |
$502,500 |
Approve purchase 07/20/01 |
Completed |
|
PeopleSoft, Oracle and LibertyNet Software Support |
Purchase PeopleSoft and Oracle software support maintenance for the integrated HR/Finance system, and LibertyNet software support for the document imaging system. |
$233,315 |
Approve purchase 07/20/01 |
Completed |
|
Data Cabling Infrastructure Upgrade |
Upgrade network wiring infra-structure, providing more bandwidth to support applications (CLASS, PeopleSoft, imaging, workflow, etc.) and improve network availability. |
$150,000 |
Release RFP 08/17/01; execute contract 11/09/01 |
On schedule |
|
System Development Outsourcing |
Award contracts for short- and long-term systems development and support services; add funding to cover task orders for FY 2001-02:
|
To be determined |
Amend contracts to add funding |
On schedule |
|
Strategic Plan for Information Management |
Presentation of the current Plan update defining information system goals, reviewing current status, and identifying key strategic information technology initiatives. |
N/A |
Receive and file 11/09/01 |
Draft in process |
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Shaded Rows - Activities completed |
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Double-lined Rows - Board Agenda items current for this month |
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