BOARD MEETING DATE: September 10, 1999 AGENDA NO. 24


PROPOSAL:

Status Report on Major Projects for Information Management Scheduled to Start During First Six Months of FY 1999-2000

SYNOPSIS:

Information Management is responsible for data systems management services in support of all AQMD operations. This action is to provide a status report for the current month on major automation contracts and projects to be initiated by Information Management during the first six months of FY 1999-2000.

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 next six months.

Summary of Report

Attached is a report which identifies each of the major projects/contracts or purchases that are expected to come before the Board between July 1 and December 31, 1999. Information provided for each project includes a brief project description, FY 1999-2000 Budget, and the schedule associated with known major milestones (issue RFP/RFQ, execute contract, etc.).

Attachment(s)

September 10, 1999 Board Meeting
Information Management Major Projects
for the Period July 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999

Item Brief Description Budgeted Funds ($) Schedule of
Board Actions
Status
Computer Supplies Services Pre-qualify vendors for purchase of computer, network, printer, and related services $250,000 RFQ released 5/14; approve vendor list 7/9/99 Completed
HR/FIN System Complete implementation services and enhancements to the New Integrated HR/Finance System $75,760 Amend contract with Mikon 10/8/99 On schedule
Phone Switch Upgrade Select vendor capable of upgrading the District’s phone switch automated call distribution (ACD) to be Y2K compliant. $135,000 Release RFQ 7/9/99; execute contract 9/10/99 Ahead of schedule
Telecommunica-tions Services Select vendor(s) capable of providing all local and wide-area telecommunications services to the AQMD. $756,400 RFQ released 6/11/99; execute contract 11/5/99 On schedule
Emission Reporting System Select contractor to provide pri-vate data network services (PDN) to support the telecommunication and data processing requirements associated with the Emission Reporting System (ERS) for RECLAIM. $75,000 Approve release of RFP 8/13/99; execute contract 11/5/99 On schedule
Software Support Maintenance Authorize PeopleSoft software support maintenance for the integrated HR/Finance System $100,667 Authorize purchase 8/13/99 Completed
System Development Outsourcing Add funding to the four system development outsource contracts to cover additional task orders for FY 1999-00. Tasks include the following:
  • Rule 1401 Toxics System Development
  • Permit Streamlining Support
  • Compliance System Enhancements
To Be Determined Amend contracts 10/8/99 Task orders on schedule
System Development Outsource RFP Pre-qualify vendors to perform on-demand systems development services on a task-order basis. To Be Determined Release RFP 10/8/99; execute contract 2/11/00. On schedule

 

Shaded Columns - Activities completed  
Double-lined Columns - Board Agenda items current for this month  

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