ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

13.

AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS

 

Meeting Date:

June 15, 2020

Budgeted: 

Yes

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

General Manager

Program/

Line Item No.

Services and Supplies

Data Processing

 

Prepared By:

Suresh Prasad

Cost Estimate:

$122,500

 

Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on June 9, 2020 and recommended approval.

CEQA Compliance:  This action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378.

 

SUMMARY:  Staff seeks authorization to continue with our software maintenance agreements for geographic information systems (GIS), information technology (IT) support, financial accounting, water demand system, watershed analysis, ground & surface water modeling, and topographic data processing software.  These software applications are for use at the District for various IT, GIS, water demand, and accounting functions and used by staff in their daily routine functions.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Administrative Committee recommends the Board approve expenditures not-to-exceed $122,500 to purchase the items listed in the table below:

 

Product

Price

ESRI ArcGIS (District Wide)

10,500

Latitude Geographics GeoCortex (District Wide)

5,200

Adobe Renewal (District Wide)

6,500

Office 365 Renewal (District Wide)

10,000

Docuware (Financial)

15,000

Tyler Technologies (Financial)

28,000

GovInvest (Financial)

6,500

Accela Support (Water Demand)

35,500

Kisters North America (Hydrological)

5,300

TOTAL

$122,500

 

IMPACT TO STAFF/RESOURCES:  The FY 2020-2021 Information Technology budget includes funds of $122,500 in the District budget for these line item purchases.

 

BACKGROUND:  The GIS platform serves many purposes for MPWMD data analysis needs that include: map production, spatial analysis in support of engineering, water resource management, fisheries, conservation, and rationing analysis. All of these functions require the examination of geographic data, management, and dissemination of these data throughout the District.  The effectiveness of the GIS to better serve the MPWMD staff and the public is dependent on the ability of staff to analyze geospatial data. 

 

The IT and Accounting programs require various software applications to allow staff to complete their day-to-day duties and tasks as well as provide real-time financial information of the District. 

 

The water demand services require the use of software to process permit applications, process connection charges, perform inspections and provide other property related reporting to staff and the board.

 

The Kisters platform serves many purposes for MPWMD data analysis needs that include: stream flow and rainfall data processing, storage, and reporting.  All of these functions require the examination, management, and dissemination of these data throughout the District.  The effectiveness of the Kisters Platform to better serve the MPWMD staff and the public is dependent on the ability of staff to operate the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project.

 

EXHIBIT

None

 

 

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