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BOARD MEETING DATE: January 19, 2001 AGENDA NO. 19





PROPOSAL: 

Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last 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 last six months of FY 2000-01.

COMMITTEE: 

Administrative, December 8, 2000. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item. Those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.

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, 2001. 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 January 1 through June 30, 2001

Item

Brief Description

Budgeted
Funds ($)

Schedule of
Board Actions

Status

Desktop Operating System Upgrades / Back Office Client Maintenance

Authorize purchase of desktop operating system upgrades and Back Office Client software maintenance licenses for 2 years.

$237,000

Execute purchase 01/19/01.

On schedule

Business Computer Lease Buyout

Buy leased business computers.

$75,000

Execute contract 02/16/01.

On schedule

System Development Outsourcing

Award Contract for Short- and Long-Term Systems Development and Maintenance Services.

$100,000

RFP released 10/20/00, extended to 01/17/01; execute contract 03/16/01.

On schedule

Systemwide Hardware and Software Maintenance and Support

Prequalify vendors for purchase of systemwide hardware and software maintenance and support.

$289,000

RFQ released 12/15/00; approve vendor list 03/16/01.

On schedule

Computer, Network, Printer, and Related Services

Prequalify vendors for purchase of computer, network, printer, and related services.

$250,000

Release RFQ 03/16/01; approve vendor list 06/15/01.

On schedule

System Development Outsourcing

Add funding to the system development outsource contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 2000-01, including:

  • Finance System Enhancements
  • Permits System Enhancements
  • Web Page Enhancements
  • NSR Enhancements
  • Compliance System Enhancements

$300,000

Amend contracts 04/20/01.

On schedule

Monitor Upgrades

Upgrade aged 14" monitors to 17" to accommodate expanded program screens where required.

Funds in current FY budget

Informational only.

On-going

Shaded Rows - Activities completed

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

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