BOARD MEETING DATE: February 4, 2005
AGENDA NO. 16
Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During Last Six Months of FY 2004-05
SYNOPSIS:
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 last six months of FY 2004-05.
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, Information Management is providing this report to detail major projects/contracts or purchases that are expected during the last 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, 2005. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 2004-05 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, 2005
|
Item |
Brief Description |
Budgeted Funds |
Schedule of |
Status |
|
Minicomputer Hardware and Software Maintenance |
Purchase of hardware and software maintenance for the AlphaServer minicomputers. |
$286,390 |
Release RFQ January 2005; authorize purchases April 2005 |
On schedule |
|
Desktop Computer Hardware Upgrades |
Purchase ~200 new desktop computers to replace outdated systems. |
$92,100 |
Authorize purchase February 2005 |
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 2004-05:
|
TBD |
Amend contracts to add funding March 2005 |
On schedule |
|
Off-site Storage Services for Computer Backup Tapes and Records |
Purchase of off-site storage services for nightly computer backup tapes, application folders, microfiche, and paper files. |
$62,600 |
Release RFQ March 2005; authorize purchase June 2005 |
On schedule |
|
Double-lined Rows - Board Agenda items current for this month |
|
Shaded Rows - Activities completed |
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