BOARD MEETING DATE: December 2, 2005
AGENDA NO. 16

PROPOSAL:

Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of 2005-06

SYNPOSIS:

Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to provide the monthly status report on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 2005-06.

COMMITTEE:

Not Applicable

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:

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 the status of major projects/contracts or purchases that are expected during these 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 July 1 and December 31, 2005. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 2005-06 Budget, and the schedule associated with known major milestones (issue RFP/RFQ, execute contract, etc.).

Attachment(s) (TYPE size)

Information Management Major Projects
    for the Period July 1 through December 31, 2005

 

ATTACHMENT
December 2, 2005 Board Meeting
Information Management Major Projects
for the Period of July 1 through December 31, 2005




 

Item

Brief Description

Budgeted Funds

Schedule of
Board Actions

Status

PeopleSoft, Oracle and LibertyNet Software Support and Maintenance

Purchase PeopleSoft and Oracle software support maintenance for the integrated HR/Finance system; and LibertyNet software support for the document imaging system.

$255,000

Purchases Authorized 07/08/05

Completed

CLASS Database Software Support

Purchase Ingres database software support and maintenance for the CLASS system.

$263,500

Authorize purchase 11/04/05

On schedule

PeopleSoft Version 8.9 Upgrade

Functional and technical support for upgrading PeopleSoft HRMS (HR and Payroll) to Release 8.9

$150,000

Issued RFP 09/02/05

Award contracts 01/06/06

On schedule

Systems Development Outsourcing

Award contracts for short- and long-term systems development and support services; add funding to cover task orders for FY 2005-06:

·         Permitting System(s) Enhancements

·         Finance System(s) Enhancements

·         Compliance System(s) Enhancements

·         E-commerce System Development

TBD

Issue RFP 11/04/05

Award contracts 02/03/06

On schedule

Desktop Computer Hardware Upgrades

Establish a vendor list and authorize the purchase of desktop upgrades.

$300,000

Issued RFQ 10/07/05

Establish list and authorize purchase

02/03/06

On schedule

 

Shaded Rows - Activities completed

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

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