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I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />II,,ITR(XX. EI'ION <br /> <br />The following proposal is designed to address Rarnsey's stated desire for consulting <br />and writing services for the preparation of the following: <br /> <br /> I. Statement of Needs: documentation of short and long term computer <br /> system needs for the City of Ramsey <br />2. Bid Specifications: written bid specifications for the two-phase purchase <br /> of a computer system for the City <br />2. System Proposal Ar~lysis ~ Reoarm~endation: assistance in the analysis <br /> of system proposals submitted in response to the bid specifications and the <br /> recommendation of a suitable vendor and implementation program <br /> <br />APPROACH <br /> <br />Thornpson-Rosenbaum Publishing Company (TRP) provides public and private sector <br />clients with 'a variety of information services, including: <br /> <br />o consulting in the areas of needs analyses, program design and <br /> implementation procedures <br />o writing and publishing of computer user manuals <br />o development of customized training programs <br /> <br />Our philosophy is that you as the client are the best source of information about <br />your needs, and that substantial cost savings can be realized by verifying and then <br />using that pre-existing information instead of duplicating it. <br /> <br />In the case of Rarnsey, prior experience with your Finance Director, City Manager, <br />Police Chief, Public Works Director and Council member makes us aware of the <br />research that staff has already completed regarding internal needs for a computer <br />system and your preliminary decision to phase in this acquisition over a period of <br />time. <br /> <br />Taking that information into account, Thompson-Rosenbaum Publishing proposes to <br />add our expertise in the areas of City government management, finance and planning <br />and in computer system design and acquisition to develop written bid specifications <br />and proposal recommendations for the City of Ramsay. We will also take advantage <br />of our access to a national database of computer products and companies as <br />reference information. <br /> <br />The following proposal includes a statement of objectives, basic and optional <br />services, deliverables, schedule of events and responsibilities, and a cost schedule. <br /> <br />City of Ramsey Needs Analysis <br />Thompson-Rosenbaum Publishing <br /> <br />Page I <br /> <br /> <br />