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BOARD MEETING DATE: August 2, 2002 AGENDA NO. 16




PROPOSAL: 

Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 2002-03

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 2002-03.

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 2002-03.

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, 2002. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 2002-03 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, 2002
 

Item

Brief Description

Budgeted Funds ($)

Schedule of
Board Actions

Status

PeopleSoft and Oracle Software Support

Authorize purchase of PeopleSoft and Oracle software support maintenance for the integrated HR/Finance System.

$130,200

Execute purchase 07/12/02

Completed

PeopleSoft Version 8.3 Upgrade

Functional and technical support for upgrading PeopleSoft HRMS (HR and Payroll) to Release 8.3.

$160,000

Issue RFP 07/12/02; award contract 10/04/02

On schedule

Desktop Computer Upgrades

Authorize purchase of desktop computers.

$150,000

Execute purchase 09/13/02

On schedule

Network and Computer Room Printers

Authorize purchase of network and computer room printers.

$53,500

Execute purchase 09/13/02

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 2002-03:

  • Permitting System Enhancements
  • Compliance System Enhancements
  • Emission Tracking System Enhancements
  • Decision Support Module Development
  • CLASS Library Retrofit

$300,000

Issue RFP 08/02/02; award contract 11/01/02

On schedule

Web Imaging Integration

Select vendor to upgrade the imaging system and integrate web functionality.

$50,000

Issue RFP 08/02/02; award contract 11/01/02

On schedule

Library Services and Supplies

Prequalify vendors to provide on-demand services and supplies for the AQMD Library on air-quality-related documents.

$100,000

RFP released 06/07/02; execute contract 09/13/02

On schedule

Voice Mail and Remote Office Phone Switch Upgrades

Select vendor to provide upgrades of AQMD's voice mail system and the Long Beach office phone switch.

$200,000

Issue RFP 09/13/02; award contract 12/06/02

On schedule

Data Warehouse and Application Servers

Authorize purchase of data warehouse and application servers.

$195,000

Execute purchase 10/04/02

On schedule

Systemwide Hardware/ Software Maintenance and Support

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

$288,551

Issue RFP 12/06/02; award contract 03/07/03

On schedule

Shaded Rows - Activities completed

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

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