PROPOSAL:
Authorize Purchase of Ingres Relational Database Management System
Software Support
SYNOPSIS:
The Ingres Relational Database Management System is used for the
implementation of the Central Information Repository database. This
database is used by most enterprise-level software applications at the
AQMD and currently supports a suite of client/server and web-based
applications known collectively as the Clean Air Support System (CLASS).
The CLASS applications are used to support all of the AQMD core
activities. Maintenance support for this software expires November 29,
2006. This action is to obtain approval for the purchase of Ingres
Database software maintenance support for another year. Funds ($120,000)
for this expense are included in the FY 2006-07 Budget.
COMMITTEE:
Administrative, October 13, 2006, Recommended for Approval
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Executive Officer to execute contracts to purchase Ingres
Relational Database Management System software maintenance support for one
year from Ingres Corporation at a cost not to exceed $120,000, which is
allocated in the FY 2006-07 Budget.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background
In November 2005, the AQMD entered into an annual support and maintenance
agreement for Ingres Relational Database Management System (RDBMS)
software. The RDBMS software runs on HP Alphaservers GS140 and 4100, and
ES40 computers. The Alphaserver GS140 hosts the Central Information
Repository database (DBCIR). This database supports a collection of over
thirty client/server applications known as the Clean Air Support System
(CLASS). CLASS includes Facility Permit System in support of RECLAIM
operations, Emission Data System (EDS) composed of Emission Fee Billing (EFB),
Emission Inventory System (EIS), Air Toxic Emission Data System (ATEDS) and
AB 2588 Tracking. The Alphaserver 4100 supports software development for
the CLASS and for other mini-computers and micro-computers accessing the
Central Information Repository. The Alphaserver ES40 supports CLASS system
ad-hoc query and web-based applications. These applications are an integral
component of the AQMD’s day-to-day efforts in the quest for clean air. The
Ingres software maintenance support expires on November 29, 2006.
Ingres maintenance includes the following services:
| Software Maintenance |
Licensed product updates, enhancements, and
repairs; and |
| Software Support |
Assistance in resolving online operating
difficulties, system failures, Ingres application-related problems,
potential system bugs, and installation and upgrade issues. |
Sole-Source Justification
Section VIII.B.2 of the Procurement Policy and Procedure identifies
circumstances under which a sole-source purchase award may be justified.
These requests for a sole-source award are made under provision
VIII.B.2.c.(2) The project involves the use of proprietary technology; and
(3) The contractor has ownership of key assets required for project
performance. Ingres Corporation is the sole manufacturer and provider of
this software and therefore the only source for its maintenance and support
licensing agreements.
Proposal
Staff recommends the purchase of one year of Ingres Relational Database
Management System Software maintenance support to provide continued support
for AQMD’s CLASS applications at a cost not to exceed $120,000.
Resource Impacts
Sufficient funds are included in the FY 2006-07 Budget, under Information
Management Professional and Special Services ($120,000).
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