BOARD MEETING DATE: January 10, 2003
AGENDA NO. 23

PROPOSAL: 

Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last 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 last six months of FY 2002-03.

COMMITTEE: 

Administrative, December 13, 2002, Recommended for Approval

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, 2003. 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 January 1 through June 30, 2003
 

Item

Brief Description

Budgeted Funds ($)

Schedule of
Board Actions

Status

Telecommunications Services

Select vendor to provide local, long distance, internet and cellular services, and phone equipment maintenance for a 3-year period.

$836,400

Release RFP 01/10/03; award contract 05/02/03

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:

  • Compliance Notification Reporting System

  • New Source Review System Enhancement

  • RECLAIM Trading System Enhancements

  • Permitting System Enhancements

  • Decision Support Module Development

  • CLASS Library Retrofit

  • Transportation System Enhancements

TBD

Amend contract 03/07/03

On schedule

Telecommunications Hardware Services

Pre-qualify vendors for the purchase of computer, network, printer, and related services.

$250,000

Release RFQ 03/07/03; approve vendor list 06/06/03

On schedule

Shaded Rows - Activities completed

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

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