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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIC PLAN PHASE II AND ROADMAP FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
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DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PRESENTED BY: STEVE ELY, I.T. DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: STEVE ELY, I.T. DIRECTOR, (714) 754-4891
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the use of the County of Marin's cooperative service agreement with Third Wave Corporation.
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with ThirdWave Corporation in the amount of $125,014, for consulting services for the Information Technology Strategic Plan and Roadmap Phase II, effective March 4, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve an additional 10% contingency in the amount of $12,501, if required, to deliver the scope of work identified in the Statement of Work.
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BACKGROUND:
Rapid changes in technology are transforming how government can interact with customers, analyze data, manage resources, and enhance services. The Information Technology Strategic Plan is intended to communicate the direction for technology services and how the City will invest in strategic technologies.
The City of Costa Mesa's 2019 Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) highlighted the City's investments in information technology (IT) and provided a five-year technical forecast. Each ITSP supports the City's immediate technology needs and defines strategic priorities to maintain operational viability, increase efficiency, and promote innovation. The ITSP reflects the latest technology trends and ensures responsiveness to customer needs.
The first Five-Year Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP), prepared by ThirdWave Corporation in 2019, included a comprehensive and thorough assessment of the City's existing technologies, operational requirements, and service delivery needs. The plan documented a business and technology strategy that addressed the unique requirements of the mission-critical busin...
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