Management systems needed
The Nebraska Department of Roads plans to release a solicitation for both an equipment management information system and a facilities management information system. The RFP is expected in August.
Cybersecurity needs outpace funding
In January, Tom Jarrett, Delaware's chief information officer, began distributing bimonthly reports to state policy-makers that describe the threats the state's computer networks face and the costs of protecting them.
Across the Digital Nation: The perfect storm -- A midyear review
Last year, Gartner Dataquest identified the problems and challenges that, taken together, are creating the "perfect storm" among state and local governments. These problems -- such as growing budget deficits, a graying work force, the decline of chief information officer leadership and a host of new expenditures such as homeland security -- are threatening to overwhelm state and local officials.
Kelso a man with many hats
How much more can Clark Kelso do? Last spring, California Gov. Gray Davis appointed Kelso state chief information officer. This April, he agreed also to serve as interim director of the California Department of General Services until a full-time director can be found. He's holding down both jobs while keeping his position as professor of law and director of the Capital Center for Government Law and Policy at the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento.
NYC computer services
The New York City Board of Education wants additions to desktop service, data center service and application maintenance services, as well as voice network services. The RFP is expected by the end of the year.
Mainframe access software
	The Washington State Administrative Office of Courts wants to replace its telecommunications access software, a Computer Associations International Inc. product called TPX. The software allows users to access mainframe applications, but some vendors charge the state fees when the courts upgrade equipment, even though usage of the software does not increase. 	An RFP is expected in the third quarter.
Workers compensation project
	The Texas Workers' Compensation Commission wants to replace part of its compensation management system as it moves forward with a business process improvement project. This phase involves an issue resolution solution that consists of processing requests for official actions, handling complaints, solving disputes and conducting proceedings. The agency began the project in 1999. The RFP for this phase is expected in September.
Records management laptops
	The Winter Springs, Fla., Police Department needs at least 50 laptop computers for its records management system and computer-aided dispatch system. The RFP is expected by the end of the year.
Computer training needed
	The Pittsburgh Department of General Services needs computer network training in Microsoft, Oracle, Sybase, Unisys and Seagate as well as miscellaneous Internet training. XiTech Corp., Westlake Internet Training, New Horizon Computer Learning Center and Riverhead Training Inc. service the current contract, which ends Dec. 31. A request for proposals is expected in October.
Eye on the States: Ask your sales and marketing team some tough questions
There's nothing like head-to-head competition to bring out the best in companies doing business with the states. Pressed to grow revenue and profits organically at double-digit rates in difficult times, companies are distinguishing themselves as much by their sales, marketing and business development practices as by their capabilities and offerings.
Tax audit system
	The Florida Department of Revenue is planning a contract to develop a data warehousing system for its General Tax Administration office. The RFP is expected in August. The effort involves automating case selection and continuing to work with the private sector on more innovative auditing methods. The department also is developing taxpayer profiles for various industries that will help determine when a company's tax collections fall outside the average for that particular industry, flagging it for a possible audit. The project is expected to be worth about $15 million.
Child support update
	The California Child Support Automation System project is establishing a pool of qualified business partners to participate in the design, development, conversion and implementation of a single, statewide child support automation system. The project is now initiating a second procurement for services to establish and operate the child support state disbursement unit. The procurement is expected in July.
Enterprise applications replacement
	The Alaska Department of Administration and Division of Finance will release a request for proposals in July to replace its enterprise applications. The state's existing systems cover only basic financial and payroll activities, leaving more advanced human resources and timekeeping functions to be done manually or with local applications. The project is expected to be worth about $50 million.
Pyrrhic victory
A massive restructuring of Virginia's technology offices slated to take effect next month could prove a mixed blessing for both Gov. Mark Warner and for information technology companies doing business with the state.
Aviation management
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection's aviation management unit needs a computerized maintenance management system. The department wants a commercial solution with little or no customization needed. The system is expected to handle inventory, purchasing and maintenance data. The project is worth about $100,000. An RFP is expected in the second or third quarter.
Medicaid information system
The Iowa Department of Human Services seeks a contractor to provide solutions for operating a Medicaid management information system that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility Act. An RFP is expected in the third quarter of 2003.
Case Management
The Nevada Department of Information Technology has a requirement for the design, implementation, and support of a new case management and integrated document management solution. The state program office said it expects funding in the third quarter of 2003.
Revenue collection system
The Washington Transportation Department's state ferry system wants a revenue collection system. It must include infrastructure, hardware, software, documentation, training, implementation and maintenance to support controlled migration. The new system must be designed in an integrated fashion, facilitating sharing of corporate data between users and other applications. The RFP is expected in late June.
Across the Digital Nation: Offshore outsourcing draws fire among local governments
Over the past 18 months, there has been growing sentiment among public-sector organizations to curb the use of information technology development by non-U.S. citizens or work performed overseas.
E-procurement gets new look
More than a half dozen states are poised to start online purchasing projects in the new state fiscal year that begins July 1, according to analysts and industry officials.
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