Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute an Amendment to a Contract with Projectess, LLC for Project Manager Services Related to the Procurement, Integration and Implementation of the Enterprise Land Management Software System (ELMSS)
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 1, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information Technology
Development Services
CONTACT: Chris Chiancone, Chief Information Officer
Barry Shelton, Executive Director of Development Services
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* This Resolution authorizes an amendment to a contract for $160,000 with Projectess, LLC for project manager services related to the procurement, integration and implementation of the Land Management Software System, for an additional 24 months at a rate of $50 per hour not to exceed $230,000.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Manager
* This project involves the implementation of an enterprise class system that, in and of itself, is very time consuming and, based on the complexity of this project, the lack of end user experience in implementing enterprise class systems and the continuing time-project constraint, a project manager is essential to guide this project through completion.
* The implementation of the ELMSS requires a consultant that will act as the project manager and will provide technical support throughout the duration of the ELMSS project (development of the RFP has been completed, selection of software is in process, integration with existing systems, training, etc.) and, in conjunction with the selected vendor, oversee the design, configuration, testing and post implementation support of the ELMSS.
* Kevin Sansom, the owner of Projectess, has over 23 years of experience in public and private sector projects and his firm offers specialized service leading strategic planning, project management, and process improvement efforts.
* Mr. San...
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