Agenda - Council - 09/13/1983 - Special

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I I I I I ,I I I I I I ! I I I I I I OB~CTIVES The objective of this program as proposed is to meet Rarnsey's stated need for: I. Documentation of short and long term computer system needs. 2. Written bid specifications for an in-house computer system that meets current word processing needs (Phase I) and is specifically designed to meet the identified future need for an integrated information processing system (Phase 2). 3. Assistance in reviewing the computer system proposals submitted to Ramsay in response to the bid specifications. q. The opportunity for future assistance in implementing the selected computer system. BASIC SERVICES Taking Rarnsey's existing needs assessment as background information, TRP will extensively review current operations and document the following: Short term and long term needs and priorities: In relation to o two phase acquisition end implementation program, the consultant will work with Ramsay staff to determine and document current and future needs, and the most appropriate transition program, Specifications and design of computer system: Bid specifications will be prepared that will address the following elements. a. Applications: generally, what the software must do b. Capabilities: specifically, what the software must do given Ramsey's data and how it would do it c. Scale and Scope: how much of Rarnsey~s information must be handled concurrently and how the information must be managed by the system for acceptable access by operators d. Use: how the software must be designed to allow for trouble-free start up and ongoing use by staff I-k]r~e: a. Scale: the memory and storage capacity required to meet Rarnsey's data quantity and data type needs; the capacity needed to meet the software requirements b. Scope: which work stations' require what software and hardware in order to meet Ramsey's Phase I and Phase 2 needs City of Ramsey Needs Analysis Thompson-IRosenbaum Publishing Page 2