BOARD MEETING DATE: October 3, 2003
AGENDA NO. 20

PROPOSAL:

Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 2003-04

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 2003-04.

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 in 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 first six months of FY 2003-04.

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, 2003. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 2003-04 budgeted funds, 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, 2003
 

Item

Brief Description

Budgeted Funds ($)

Schedule of
Board Actions

Status

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.

$259,900

Authorize
purchases
07/11/03.

Completed

PeopleSoft Version 8.4 Upgrade

Functional and technical support for upgrading PeopleSoft Financials to Release 8.4.

$160,000

Issue RFP 05/02/03; award contract 08/01/03.

Completed

System Development Outsourcing

Amend contracts to cover task orders for FY 2003-04:

  • NSR Rule Amendments for Short-Term ERCs
  • New Source Review System Enhancements
  • Permits Administration System Enhancements
  • Permit Processing System Enhancements
  • RECLAIM Manual Reporting System Enhancements

$330,000

Amend contracts
to add funding
10/03/03.

On schedule

Shaded Rows - Activities completed

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

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