HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-10; City Council; Resolution 2019-163RESOLUTION NO. 2019-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE MASTER AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES WITH CLIENTFIRST, INC
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000 FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD.
Exhibit 4
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that having
available project management consultants for professional services that facilitate the timely
completion of information technology projects is needed ; and
WHEREAS, the Information Technology Department solicited, received, and reviewed
Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for professional services consistent with the Carlsbad Municipal
Code Section 3.28.060; and
WHEREAS, following a review and ranking ofthe SOQs based on a weighted scoring system staff
recommends that ClientFirst, Inc is qualified and provides a best value to the City of Carlsbad in the
discipline of project management; and
WHEREAS, expenditures for the professional services are subject to availability of budget
appropriations associated with information technology projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Professional
Service Master Agreement with ClientFirst, Inc in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000
over a three year period (Attachment A).
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Exhibit 4
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 10th day of September 2019, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
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MASTER AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
CLIENTFIRST TEHCNOLOGY CONSUL TING, LLC
REEMENT is made and entered into as of the / ,;};th
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corpor ion, hereinafter referred to as "City", and ClientFirst Consulting Group,
ClientFirst Technology Consulting, a LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor."
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A. City requires the professional services of an information technology consulting firm
that is experienced in information technology project management.
B. The professional services are required on a non-exclusive, project-by-project
basis.
C. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional services and
advice related to information technology project management.
D. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its willingness and
ability to perform such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
City retains Contractor to perform, and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the
"Services") that are defined in attached Exhibit "A", which is incorporated by this reference in
accordance with this Agreement's terms and conditions. To the extent any of the terms in any
exhibit to this Agreement conflict, in whole or part, with the terms of this Agreement, the terms of
this Agreement shall prevail.
Contractor's obligations with respect to any project granted to Contractor under this Agreement
will be as specified in the Task Description for the project (see paragraph 5 below).
2. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
While performing the Services, Contractor will exercise the reasonable professional care and skill
customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor's profession practicing in the
Metropolitan Southern California Area, and will use reasonable diligence and best judgment while
exercising its professional skill and expertise.
3. TERM
The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period of three (3) years from the date first above
written. The City Manager may amend the Agreement to extend it for two (2) additional one (1)
year periods or parts thereof. Extensions will be based upon a satisfactory review of Contractor's
performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds by the City Council. The parties will prepare
a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of the extended Agreement.
4. PROGRESS AND COMPLETION
The work for any project granted to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement will begin within ten
(10) days after receipt of notification to proceed by City and be completed within the time specified
in the Task Description for the project (see paragraph 5 below). Extensions of time for a specific
Task Description may be granted if requested by Contractor and agreed to in writing by the City
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Manager or the Division Director as authorized by the City Manager ("Director"). The City
Manager or Director will give allowance for documented and substantiated unforeseeable and
unavoidable delays not caused by a lack of foresight on the part of Contractor, or delays caused
by City inaction or other agencies' lack of timely action. In no event shall a specific Task
Description exceed the term of this Agreement.
5. COMPENSATION
The cumulative total for all projects allowed pursuant to this Agreement will not exceed five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per Agreement year. If the City elects to extend the
Agreement, the amount shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per Agreement
year. The total amount of the Agreement shall not exceed one million five hundred thousand
dollars ($1,500,000) for the initial three year term. Fees will be paid on a project-by-project basis
and will be based on Contractor's Schedule of Rates specified in Exhibit "A". Prior to initiation of
any project work by Contractor, City shall prepare a Project Task Description and Fee Allotment
(the "Task Description") which, upon signature by Contractor and for City, the City Manager or
Director, will be considered a part of this Agreement. The Task Description will include a detailed
scope of services for the particular project being considered and a statement of Contractor's fee
to complete the project in accordance with the specified scope of services. The Task Description
will also include a description of the method of payment and will be based upon an hourly rate,
percentage of project complete, completion of specific project tasks or a combination thereof.
6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOR
Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent contractor and
in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of City. Contractor will be
under control of City only as to the result to be accomplished, but will consult with City as
necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide services under this Agreement will not be
considered employees of City for any purposes.
The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and complete
compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or state tax
withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or subcontractors. City will not be
required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or unemployment contributions on behalf
of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors. Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty
(30) days for any tax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment
payment or workers' compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of
Contractor or any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this
Agreement. At the City's election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any balance
owing to Contractor.
7. SUBCONTRACTING
Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval of City.
If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully responsible to City for the
acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly
employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for the acts and omissions of persons directly
employed by Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement will create any contractual
relationship between any subcontractor of Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for
payment of subcontractors. Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of
a subcontractor by the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically
noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
8. OTHER CONTRACTORS
The City reserves the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
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9. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees
and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys
fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein caused by any willful misconduct
or negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fee, costs or expense City incurs or
makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City's self-administered workers'
compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this
section will survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
10. INSURANCE
Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all
amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may
arise out of or in connection with performance of the services by Contractor or Contractor's
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance will be obtained from an
insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the State of California. The insurance
carrier is required to have a current Best's Key Rating of not less than "A-:VII"; OR with a surplus
line insurer on the State of California's List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI) with a rating
in the latest Best's Key Rating Guide of at least "A:X"; OR an alien non-admitted insurer listed by
the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) latest quarterly listings report.
10.1 Coverages and Limits. Contractor will maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits
indicated below, unless Risk Manager or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum
amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's indemnification
obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and employees make no representation
that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement
are adequate to protect Contractor. If Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage
is inadequate, Contractor will obtain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems
adequate, at Contractor's sole expense. The full limits available to the named insured shall also
be available and applicable to the City as an additional insured.
10.1.1 Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance. Insurance written on an
"occurrence" basis, including personal & advertising injury, with limits no less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required
occurrence limit.
10.1.2 Automobile Liability. (if the use of an automobile is involved for Contractor's
work for City). $2,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily injury and property
damage.
10.1.3 Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability. Workers' Compensation
limits as required by the California Labor Code. Workers' Compensation will not be required if
Contractor has no employees and provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
10.1.4 Professional Liability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to
Contractor's profession with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per claim. Coverage must be
maintained for a period of five years following the date of completion of the work.
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10.2. Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of insurance required under
this Agreement contain, or are endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on Commercial General
Liability which shall provide primary coverage to the City.
10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional
Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage.
10.2.3 This insurance will be in force during the life of the Agreement and any
extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to City sent
by certified mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement.
10.3 Providing Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Prior to City's execution of this
Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to City.
10.4 Failure to Maintain Coverage. If Contractor fails to maintain any of these insurance
coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or may purchase
replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing policies in order to maintain
the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any payments made by City to obtain or
maintain insurance and City may collect these payments from Contractor or deduct the amount
paid from any sums due Contractor under this Agreement.
10.5 Submission of Insurance Policies. City reserves the right to require, at anytime, complete
and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and endorsements.
11. BUSINESS LICENSE
Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of the
Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time.
12. ACCOUNTING RECORDS
Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred under this
Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a representative of City
during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of records and
any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment under this Agreement.
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees, and subcontractors pursuant
to this Agreement is the property of City. In the event this Agreement is terminated, all work
product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and subcontractors pursuant to this
Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor will have the right to make one (1) copy
of the work product for Contractor's records.
14. COPYRIGHTS
Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in City and
Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City.
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15. NOTICES
The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notice or to receive written notice on
behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement are:
For City: For Contractor:
Name Maria Callander Name David Krout
Title IT Director Title Managing Partner
Dept Information Tech no log~ Address 980 Montecito Drive, Suite 209
CITY OF CARLSBAD CORONA, CA 92879
Address 1635 Farada~ Ave Phone 951.739.7989
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Email dkrout@clientfirstcg.com
Phone 760.602.2454
Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any
notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Contractor shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City Clerk in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The Contractor shall report
investments or interests in all categories.
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17. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and regulations
which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way affect the performance
of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe and comply with these laws,
ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the compliance of Contractor's services
with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.
Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifying the eligibility for
employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants whose services are
required by this Agreement.
18. DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT PROHIBITED
Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment.
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following procedure will
be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement
between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will reduce such questions, and their
respective views, to writing. A copy of such documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties
involved along with recommended methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both
parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended
method of resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory
to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to the City Manager. The
City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each party and may then opt
to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of the City Manager will be binding
upon the parties involved, although nothing in this procedure will prohibit the parties from seeking
remedies available to them at law.
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20. TERMINATION
In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services, City may
terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by certified mail of the
termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the work or services contemplated
by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Contractor. Upon
notification of termination, Contractor has five (5) business days to deliver any documents owned
by City and all work in progress to City at the address contained in this Agreement. City will make
a determination of fact based upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of
work that Contractor has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement
completed. Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement.
Either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party may terminate this
Agreement. In this event and upon request of City, Contractor will assemble the work product and
put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it to City. Contractor will be paid for work
performed to the termination date; however, the total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable
under this Agreement. City will make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed
and the compensation to be made.
21. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or person, other
than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that
Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide
employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration
contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation
of this warranty, City will have the right to annul this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion,
to deduct from the Agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee.
22. CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS
By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to City must
be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement and not in anticipation
of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor acknowledges that if a false claim is
submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal
prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that California Government Code sections 12650 et seq.,
the False Claims Act applies to this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person
knowingly submits a false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made
with deliberate ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of
information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is entitled to
recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges that the filing of a
false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment proceeding as the result of
which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor on any public work or improvement for
a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is
grounds for City to terminate this Agreement.
23. JURISDICTIONS AND VENUE
Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of enforcing a right
or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the
County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for
a change of venue in these proceedings to any other county.
24. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and Contractor
and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement nor any part of it nor any monies due or
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to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the prior consent of City, which
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated by it, along
with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the entire Agreement and
understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter of it. In case of conflict, the terms
of the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions
may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.
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26. AUTHORITY
The individuals executing this Agreement and the instruments referenced in it on behalf of
Contractor each represent and warrant that they have the legal power, right and actual authority
to bind Contractor to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Executed by Contractor this 14 day of __ ~+----+-----' 2o_l:!___.
CONTRACTOR
By: Va"AV k.~t
(sign here)
David Krout, Managing Partner
(print name/title)
(sign here)
Tom Jakobsen, Senior Partner
(print name/title)
CITY 1SBAD, a municipal
corporatio o . e Stre ~f California
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BARBARA ENGLESON
City Clerk
Proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by Contractor must be attached. If a corporation,
Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups:
Group A Group B
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant
secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CELIA A. BREWER, City Attorney
BY: l}Jo.lJu,. C~ Assistantity Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
p· nmarv a dd ress o fF 1rm
Firm's legal Name ClientFirst Consulting Group, LLC
Firm's legal 980 Montecito Drive, Suite 209, Corona, CA 92879
Address
Street Address 980 Montecito Drive, Suite 209
City I State I Zip Corona, CA 92879
Telephone number 951.739.7989
Email ksoriano@clientfirstcg.com
p· nmary a dd ress f h" h c· rom w 1c 1ty contracte d ·11 b services w1 e provided:
Firm's legal 980 Montecito Drive, Suite 209, Corona, CA 92879
Address
Street Address 980 Montecito Drive, Suite 209
City I State I Zip Corona, CA 92879
Telephone number 951.739.7989
Email ksoriano@clientfirstcg;om
Project Manager responsible for the Consultant Firm's service, delivery,
execution and performance:
Name and Title Tom Jakobsen
Office phone 951.739.7989 x3100
Mobile phone 815.222.3441
Email tjakobsen@clientfirstcg.com
CA Registration N/A
No. (if
applicable)
Expiration date (if N/A
aoolicable)
Alternate contact for contracted services:
Name and Title David Krout
Office phone 951.739.7989 x2100
Mobile phone 951.858.3731
Email dkrout@clientfirstcg.com
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Project T earn and Approach
The personnel selected for this engagement are experts in their given disciplines, chosen according
to the specific needs of this project, working as an integrated team to provide end-to-end consulting
and support services.
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Organization Chart _
IT Infrastructure
Tom Jakobsen
Pmje<.t Morw(!er,
SulJfcct,MOtter fJrpf!rt
Aaron Ayala
Project M<mo9er,
Subjecr--Marrer 0t11e1 l
Oalg W111lams
Subject-Matier ~rt
John Lamb@rt
Sul;)ject-Matter £:(~ft
Pete Gtazlcmo
Subject-Metter F.xpert
City Project Manager
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Tom Jakobsen
Cr 11 u,FmsrProJett Director
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Enterprise
Applications
David Krout
Prt>/ecl MO(ICf{}Cr,
subjcr:t-Ma~trN f.xp.11rt
SteV'e Robichaud
Subject-t,,[aUlj'tCXpert
andy Belcf,er
Proje.cl Manager,
5ubject-Malt~r E.~trt
Tarn Ly
Subject-Matter Exp~rt
TatJana Mt!!ser
Projttt Manooer,
subjttt•Matter tx..µett
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PIQject MO(IOJ}~(,
SvbJei;t-Matter fxp!!rt
Jan.Jak,obsen
SvbJer.t-Matter &pert
Support Staff
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Unified &
Tele-Communications
Tom Welman
Projecr Manager,
Subjll'Ct-Mo,tw t'xpert
Marcia Struwlng
s,,biect-Matter f~ert:
Keith Ward
Documtr1t 5peciali$t
Krist el Soriano
Document Sl)ecJalisr
Erin Foster
Dt1'um,:nr Spei:fulist
Christina Lee
Document Spet/ol/Jt
Mary Wllllams
F/J1onc(I/J11VQ/r:e $pe_doJist
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Project Team locations
The table below indicates Project Team member titles, roles, office of recOfd, and work
performance office locations.
. Office of Work Name'.! Title Role R J ' Perforn,ance ecorc:, Office
TomJakobseil Partner, IT I nfrasb'uciute Project Manager, Corona, CA Corona, CA Subject-Matter Expert
Aaron Ayala Senior IT Systems Engirieet Project Manager, Corona. CA Cornna, CA Subject-Maller Expert
Craig Wiliams Director, IT lnfraslructure SUbject-Maller Expert Schaumburg, IL Corona, CA
John Lambert Practice Leader, Subject-Matter Expert Oakland, CA Corona, CA Cable Infrastructure
Pete Graziano Senior Network Engineer Subject-Matter Expert Schaumburg, IL Corona, CA
David Krout Partner, Enterprise Project Manager, Corona, CA Corona, CA Applications Subjecl-Matter Expert
Steve Robichaud Partner, Subject-Matter Expert Schaumburg, IL Corona, CA Enterprise App~cations
Tam Ly Management ConStJUant. Subject-Maller Expert San Antonio, TX Corona, CA Enterprise Applications
Alex Mercado Management Oonsullant Project Manager, Corona, CA Corona, CA Enterprise Appllcatioos Subject-Matter Expert
T atjana Mese1' Management Consultant, Project Manager, Corona, CA Corona, CA Enterprise Applications Subject-Malter Expert
Jan Jakobsen Management Consultant, Subject-Matter Expert Schaumburg, IL Corona, CA Enterprise ApplicaliollS
Cindy Belcher Management Consullaot, Projecl Manager, Sacramento, CA Corona,CA Enterprise Applications Subject-Matter Expert
Tom Weiman Practice Leader, Project rutanager, Schaumburg, IL Corona, CA Enterprise Communications Subject-Matter Expert
Marcia Struwing Senlor Telecommur11c.atlons Subject-Matter Expert Schaumburg, IL Corona, CA Consultant
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Pro'ect Team Roles
All City of Carlsbad projects will be managed from our Corona, California office by local consulting
managers.
Tom Jakobsen -Partner, IT Infrastructure
Project Role: Project Director, Subject-Matter Expert
Tom Jakobsen has been managing local government infrastructure-related projects for over 20
years. He is directly providing project management, project oversight, project budgets, and
managing project portfolios. Tom is often an escalation point for vendor management and project-
related issues.
Aaron Ayala -Senior IT Systems Engineer
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
Aaron Ayala has been providing local government infrastructure project management services for
more than seven years. His role is direct project management of single or multiple vendor projects
for structured cabling, video surveillance, door access control, network infrastructure, VoIP, firewalls,
wireless and other technologies. He works directly with staff and vendors to implement the selected
solution in the most cost-effective and efficient way possible.
Craig Williams -Director, IT Infrastructure
Project Role: Subject-Matter Expert
Craig Williams career beginning as an architect, a Registered Communications Distribution Designer
(RCDD) and then as CIO of multiple agencies has provided him with a depth of knowledge related to
inside and outside copper and fiber-optic cable design and implementation. Craig can also assist in
data center design and project management.
John Lambert -Practice Leader, Cable Infrastructure
Project Role: Subject-Matter Expert
John Lambert is an RCDD with deep experience copper and fiber-optic cable design and
implementation projects. John works regularly with architects and agencies on unique and
challenging infrastructure projects including cabling, data center design, wireless and network.
Pete Graziano -Senior Network Engineer
Project Role: Subject-Matter Expert
Pete Graziano has been working with local government agencies for 20 years provide network
design and implementation services. His areas of expertise include locc;1I-and wide -area networking,
server infrastructure, firewall security, public safety MDC/MDT communications, and much more.
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David Krout -Partner, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
David Krout -CPA (inactive) has been continually working with municipalities nationwide on these
application selection projects for over 20 years. David has interviewed thousand s of users, in all
municipal departments, in business process workshops. For this project, David will persona lly lead
every workshop at all levels.
Steve Robichaud -Partner, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Subject-Matter Expert
Steve Robichaud has been continually working with local government agencies for over 25 years and
is a former President and General Manager of a nationally prominent local government software
vendor. His background makes him invaluable in contract negotiations and implementation project
management.
Tam Ly -Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Subject-Matter Expert
Tam Ly has 10 years of public agency experience, plus 10 years of public sector management
consulting experience. Tam formerly worked in finance for the City of Wellesley and Boston
Edison electrical utility. Tam Ly has worked on two dozen projects with similar scope and will
serve as a business process analyst and senior management consultant. He will also assist with
project coordination.
Alex Mercado -Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
Alex has a degree in accounting and has worked on dozens of ERP software selection, process
reviews, application consulting, and implementation assistance projects. He will serve as a business
process analyst and provide technical analysis of the vendor proposals.
Cindy Belcher -Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
Ms. Belcher is an accomplished Public Safety and IT Professional with over 20 years of industry
experience. She is familiar with all facets of the software project lifecycle -project management,
consulting, training, and support -and has helped an unprecedented number of organizations to
successfully implement and sustain their systems.
Tatajna Meser -Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
Tatjana Meser has over eight years of experience with local government agency software
implementations. Her in depth experience with software configuration, business analysis, and user
needs assessment allows Tatjana to successfully oversee project implementations of standard and
customized software. In addition, her portfolio includes assessment, planning, implementations,
configuration, integration, upgrades, customizations, testing, and documentation.
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Jan Jakobsen -Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
Jan Jakobsen has 30 years of experience in ERP support, implementation, training, project
management, and business process analysis. She has been exclusively dedicated to local
government agencies for 15 years and is the senior-most ERP implementation project manager at
CLIENTFIRST. Jan will assist Steve with evaluation of the vendor's implementation statement of
work and planning.
Tom Weiman -Practice Leader, Enterprise Applications
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
Tom Weiman leads the CUENTF/RSTTelecommunications Practice and has been working with local
government agencies to replace or upgrade their telecommunications systems for more than 20
years. Over that time, he has saved clients millions of dollars through telecommunications system
replacement and services consolidation or telecommunications system audits.
Marcia Struwing -Senior Telecommunications Consultant
Project Role: Project Manager, Subject-Matter Expert
Marcia Struwing has over 20 years of telecommunications experience. Marcia assists with
telecommunications system procurements, provides project leadership and technical expertise for a
wide range of telecommunications systems implementation projects. Her expertise lies in carrier
services, VoIP systems, hosted telecommunications systems, call centers, and billing.
Project Description / Scope ofProject Management Services
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The City of Carlsbad is in the process of updating and enhancing the City's information technology
infrastructure. As this project proceeds, it has been determined that the City requires ongoing
supplemental project management to:
Assist the City in managing vendor work efforts
Provide detailed design specifications where necessary
Manage the change-order process and provide recommendations on specific change-order
requests
Identify project risks and develop risk-mitigation plans
Maintain project schedules and action items and provide ongoing follow up
Inspect vendor work efforts and manage vendor documentation and project close-out
activities
Supplement City staff as necessary to assist in on-schedule and on-budget project
completion
Implementation of an information technology infrastructure is a complex process and will need to be
carefully coordinated. New data network equipment, Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP), and
associated services will provide the City the opportunity to reduce costs, increase collaboration and
connectivity, and improve services.
The implementation of the new system will require coordination of facility improvements, structured
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assisting clients with project management and implementation for these types of integrated
information technology systems.
To that end, we have developed the following methodology to assist the City with the
implementation and project management of the improved infrastructure, telecommunications
system, and services.
Pro'ect Management Methodolog
Project Initiation Phase
CLIENTFIRST will provide project management services to
assist the City of Carlsbad with the successful implementation
of technology projects. CLJENTFIRST's Project Management
services utilize PMI industry best practices and follow a
structured methodology to insure the successful completion of
projects on time and within budget. Each of these project
process groups and potential activities and services
provided are described below.
The initiation phase of a Project is an important step when formulating the business case and
authorization to begin a project. For any typical technology project, this process begins with the
development of a Project Charter and an assessment of the impacted groups (stakeholders).
CLIENTFIRST Project Management oversight begins with the development of a project charter to
identify the following:
Project definition and impacted stakeholders
Identification of Project Sponsors, authority of Project
Manager
Preliminary scope and estimated timeline
Business objectives and measurement matrix
Once a City of Carlsbad project has been authorized and the
initial Project Charter developed, the CLJENTFIRST Project
Manager will continue to work with City staff to develop the
detailed components of the Project Management Plan during the
Project Planning Phase.
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Project Planning Phase Knowledge Areas
The planning phase of a project plays a critical role in its overall success. CLIENTFIRST's extensive
PM experience with a variety of City technology projects will play a critical role to ensure that all of
the Project Management Plan
components are addressed and accurately reflect the goals -· -
and objectives of the project. Each of these plan components
will be skillfully laid out to account for the time, budget, and -· -·
scope constraints identified during this planning phase. \ ,
Below is a brief description of tasks/inputs for each of these -.... _a
knowledge areas. -~-* -
Scope Management Plan
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A CLIENTFIRST scope management plan begins with collecting details on the specific requirements that
are needed to meet the project's business objectives. Depending upon the specific project, this
process usually begins with needs assessment activities, such as workshops, interviews, surveys,
observations, to document the specific needs, organizational impacts, as well as resources that will
be needed for the project.
Time {Schedule) and Resource Management Plans
Based on the scope of the project that has been identified, a baseline schedule is determined that
considers the available resources and activities required to be completed. These plans require the
following inputs to be identified during the planning process:
Define specific activities/actions to be performed to meet deliverables
Define sequencing of activities to be completed and identify interdependencies
Estimate Activity resources (quantity, duration , schedule availability)
Develop baseline project schedule
Risk Management Plan
For significant projects, risks need to be identified early on to avoid major delays and budget
overruns. The purpose of a risk management plan is to identify potential risks, access the impact of
the risk on the project, and determine potential mitigation strategies to address each of the risks
identified. Some risks have more substantial impacts on a project and require aggressive actions,
while others are low impact risks that only require monitoring and awareness. The goal of the risk
management plan is to be proactive in dealing with potential issues on the project and adjusting
accordingly to the overall Project Management Plan.
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Cost Management Plan (Budget)
Based on the initial scope and resource plans identified, a cost management plan will be identified for
each project. There is a direct correlation between time, scope, and costs to every project. This is
commonly referred to as the Project Manager's Triple-Constraint Triangle. The idea being that an
adjustment to one of these areas will have a
positive/negative effect on the other elements within the Budgcucost
constraint triangle. For example, if the project schedule needs to be
extended, there will be a direct impact on the cost of the project.
By doing a thorough analysis of requirements and project scope during
the planning phase of the project, significant budget overruns can be
avoided later in the project and/or can be accommodated within
contingency plans identified as part of the project risk assessment.
CL/ENTFIRST'S experience with similar technology projects will
play a significant role in identifying costs and resources needed
for these types of projects. Our expertise in navigating similar
initiatives will help to more accurately identify potential costs and risks
to further plan strategies to mitigation unforeseen problems or
roadblocks on any City IT project.
Quality Assurance Plan
A Quality Assurance plan and associated detailed test plans are not just nice to have, but rather an
essential success factor for all project initiatives.
As part of the overall Project Management Plan, a well-conceived Quality Assurance process needs
to be identified and implemented in order to meet the business objectives for the project.
Communication Plan
The Communications Plan deals with the "people-side of change" and plays an integral part in the
success of any project.
As part of the overall Project Management responsibilities provided by CLIENTFIRST to the City of
Carlsbad, a realistic communications plan will be developed to keep all levels of
participants/stakeholders informed about the project's status, deliverables, and activities.
Based on the initial stakeholder assessment completed as part of the Project initiation activities, a
mutually agreeable communications plan will be developed for each project. The communication plan
will identify the means, frequency, and audience of the various types of communication channels
desired for the type of project initiated (e.g., bi-monthly status calls, monthly Executive Sponsor hi-
level briefings (project dashboards), detailed action item lists etc.)
Execution / Monitoring and Controlling Project Phases
Based on all the planning work completed during the initiation and planning phases of the projects,
the execution phase focuses on deploying and executing each of the above discussed components of
the Project Management Plan.
These activities include the day-to-day deployment of activities and deliverables, in concert with the
execution of the communications plan and stakeholder management plans.
Depending on the type of project, the execution phase could also include the formal procurement
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Throughout the execution phase of the Project, there will most likely be changes identified to scope,
resources needed, project schedule, and potential costs. All these types of adjustments will be
managed and addressed by the CL/ENTFIRST Project Manager through a formal, agreed-upon
change control process.
The success/completion metrics established during the planning phase will also be used to monitor
the health and progress of the projects. Project plan documents will be updated and maintained
throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Other types of project assistance include:
Executing the Quality Assurance plan
Third-Party Vendor Management -contract negotiations, Statement of Work review and
development, resource scheduling, budget controls
Execution of communications plan and monitoring change management initiatives
Monitoring project costs, deliverables, resources, schedules and update plansaccordingly
Maintain and update Project Risk Management Plan as needed
Coach, mentor, and motivate team members and contractors, and influence them to take
positive action and accountability for their assigned work
Providing escalation assistance to address critical issues before, during, and after they may
arise to determine contingency/mitigation strategies
Project Closure
The final project process group is Project Closure. On any given project, there are always lessons to
be learned and processes identified that could be improved that would benefit future initiatives.
This final project phase is an opportunity to compile lessons learned, conduct a final project
analysis against metrics established early on, as well as archive project documentation and
supporting materials for future reference.
ical Pro·ect Mana ement Scope and Work Steps
This project will require coordination of City personnel, selected vendors, and the CLIENTFIRST
team. Following are the typical work steps for technology projects:
1. Project Management and Routine Planning Meetings
The selected vendor will be required to provide a proposed implementation schedule. We will
review the schedule and recommend modifications, as necessary.
Project Planning Meetings -We will work with the City and the selected vendor to
customize this plan to meet the City requirements and cause as little disruption as possible.
The process will require discussions and planning meetings on the best method to convert,
modify, and enhance existing infrastructure and associated services.
Routine Project Meetings and Calls -We will conduct meetings with the equipment and
telecom service vendors and maintain ongoing communications to ensure that the
implementation of the system goes as smoothly as possible.
Implementation Status -We will monitor the status of the equipment installation at various
points during the project. We anticipate at least weekly meetings/conference calls
throughout the implementation.
Change Order Monitoring -Part of this process will be to monitor any change orders and
proposed upgrades or modifications to the system design and configuration. Our work will
also include routine meetings with the City regarding the status of the project and budget.
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2. Project Management Duties -Ensuring that projects follow the City's long-term
objectives
We will work with the selected equipment vendor to design and implement the new data network
equipment and design.
Manage overall project scope and change control procedures for the City
Provide recommended next steps and impact analysis when required
Provide project oversight, guiding infrastructure projects to meet City goals
Identify critical due dates and deliverables
Highlight risks and assist with mitigation as appropriate
Maintain a high-level project plan
Assist the City in identifying and developing communications plans
Assist with development of Disaster Recovery and Security procedures to support City
initiatives
Perform quality assurance checks and develop benchmarks to instill project integrity
3. Vendor Management -Saving money through best-practice vendor controls
We will work with the selected equipment vendors and selected wide area network carrier to
coordinate the implementation of the new systems services and the conversion of the existing
services.
Assist the City in the definition of vendor scopes of work
Create bills of material for procurement activities
Follow City procurement ordinances and policies and best practices
Assist the City in procuring IT infrastructure equipment and services
Assist the City in directing and coordinating vendor activities
Review and validate vendor documentation
Review vendor implementation work efforts and provide feedback to City
Create punch lists and communicate with vendors as necessary
Assist the City in determining payment schedules and timing
4. Implementation Assistance -Creating project momentum
When necessary, we will assist City staff in key implementation tasks to maintain project
momentum and prevent delays.
Monitor project progress to completion
Assist in the coordination of vendor implementation activities
Develop communications for implementations
Assist in the creation of policies and procedures in implementation activities
Develop standard operating procedures and other documentation in support of vendor
implementation activities
Review and comment on vendor-provided documentation
Implement phased payment methodology to ensure consistency of duties performed by
vendor
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5. Project Close-Out -Ensuring compliance with contract, legal, and code
requirements
Part of any project is "close-out", which includes verifying all project requirements are met:
documentation, final vendor payments, and knowledge transfer. We will work with the City to
validate vendor fi nal vendor installation steps and make sure that the City receives proper
documentation and support to reduce ongoing costs.
Assist in project close-out activities
Finalize documentation and procedures
Assist in vendor payment and quality assurance discussions
Example Technology Discipline Expertise
We believe CL/ENTFIRST offers the greatest overall diversity and breadth of knowledge for mid-sized
local government, independent IT consulting services. Our project team is involved daily with in-depth
projects and services including:
IT Support Operations to over a dozen cities
Application Software Selection Consulting for all
major enterprise application systems
IT Infrastructure Design, Procurement, and
Implementation
Cybersecurity
Disaster Recovery Planning
GIS Operations Support and Consulting
Telecommunications Design, Procurement, and
Auditing
IT Project Management Assistance
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Additional information on our key practice areas are included below.
IT Infrastructure Consulting
A core competency of CL/ENTF/RST is the design and implementation of IT infrastructure. We have
ongoing projects that include pre-construction planning, structured connectivity system design, outside
plant fiber design, network design, implementation, support, and maintenance. This includes design
and implementation of the following elements:
Local Area Networks
Wide Area Networks
Virtual Server Environments
Cloud Computing
Video Surveillance Systems
Door Access Control Systems
Structured Connectivity Systems
Outside Plant Fiber Optic Design
Microsoft, Linux, and other server-based implementations
Wireless Networks (LAN and point-to-point)
Disaster Recovery and Redundant Systems
Internet Access and Redundancy
Secure Networks for Public Safety Applications
Dedicated Cellular Network Connectivity for Public Safety
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) systems
Firewall Design, Selection and Implementation
Voice-over-IP, Video-over-IP, and other quality-of-service networks
SCADA network
We work with each client to design, procure, and implement the appropriate solution according to
their unique requirements. We have significant experience with Public Works bid projects in addition
to the more traditional RFP and vendor selection methodologies.
For Public Works bid projects, we provide
ongoing contract administration expertise in
conjunction with the Public Works
Department. We utilize a traditional
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
methodology for these projects, including
cut sheet review and approval, weekly
project meetings, multiple site visits (as
needed), punch lists and documentation
close-out.
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Often, we are asked by our clients to provide implementation project management for complex multi-
vendor infrastructure upgrades. We utilize traditional project management methodologies to develop,
track and, if necessary, expedite these projects. We work with our clients to establish realistic
completion dates and then work to resolve any issues encountered during the project in a time
sensitive way. The projects we manage are completed on budget and within the timeframes provided
by the client.
Pro·ect Management Services
One of CLIENTFIRST key differentiators is that, in addition to providing highly skilled technicians, we
provide our cli ents with tremendously experienced Project Managers. These individuals work with
public agencies over 75% of their time and have extensive knowledge of industry best practices. This
combination of knowledge and experience has resulted in success stories from IT departments across
the country.
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Our IT Management practice area works with clients to improve the quality of their IT management
and service delivery. We apply our knowledge in this area to each of our clients ' situations and
customize our management style to fit their specific needs.
We provide our clients with a complete project management methodology that improves
communication and delivery of services and lays the groundwork for high-quality, low-cost solutions
that meet the City's needs.
Because we are a full-service, independent consulting firm, we can provide non-biased expertise
in all areas of information technology.
Our methodology includes:
Strategic Planning -Maintaining a Five-Year Strategic Plan and Capital Replacement Plan
Project Planning -Planning and
executing individual projects on
time and within budget
Budgeting -Working with our
client to maintain their IT budget
and meet budgetary goals
Regular Communications -
Communicating upcoming goals,
objectives, and IT support status
through monthly or quarterly IT
committee meetings
• Rapid Escalation -Rapidly escalating
critical problems within
CLIENTFIRST so the right rubject-
Strategy
Improvement Design
Operation Transition
matter expert can be engaged to resolve the problem quickly and efficiently
Attention to Detail -Working to maintain accurate documentation and track maintenance
and vendor contracts and software licenses to ensure that there are no surprises in these
often-overlooked areas
Regular Measurement -Measuring our accomplishments monthly and working to improve
our performance
Productivity Improvement -Continually assessing areas for improved business
processes, rather than simply maintaining existing systems
elecommunications Consultin
CLIENTFIRST's telecommunications consulting practice originated as a national practice group within
a large public accounting firm more than 25 years ago. Our practice separated from the accounting
firm to maintain our product independence and control hourly rates.
The stability, continuity, and connection of our staff are unique in the telecommunications consulting
industry and provide our clients with a focused and experienced team of professionals.
We provide a wide breadth of professional services that include:
Systems evaluation and assessments
Telecommunications system management projects
Voice and data cable infrastructure design and engineering
LAN/WAN assessments, design, procurement, and implementation
VoIP (Voice-over-Internet Protocol) readiness reviews and
assessments
Telecom billing audits and cost reviews
Strategic IT and telecommunications planning
Systems design and alternative analysis
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Business continuation planning and disaster recovery planning
Call center planning and operational design
Competitive system and vendor selection
Project management and implementation projects
CLIENTFIRST is recognized nationally by many of the industry's leading vendors because they
appreciate the fairness and objectivity we demonstrate when dealing with their organizations. This
high level of visibility results in the best competitive proposals in response to CLIENTFIRST's RFP
documents and provides the information our clients need to make informed decisions and realize the
best value for their purchasing dollar.
pplications Consultin Practice Profile
CLIENTFIRST's enterprise applications consulting team has been conducting these specific types of
assessments, process reviews, procurements, and implementation assistance for over 20 years,
originating within RSM McGladrey, the nation's fifth-largest CPA/Consulting firm.
CLIENTFIRST leverages this experience to the client's advantage through a unique approach to
software selection, which considers the vendor's perspective while working with clients to navigate the
complexities of software needs assessment, selection, contract negotiation, and implementation.
We identify an organization's strategic, organizational, application, and functional requirements-
specific to the client's business processes-to determine which solutions are the best fit for both
customer and vendor. Our clients appreciate the honesty and diligence with which we conduct our
projects, and many clients continue relying on our services after their first project with us.
The level of risk and the probability of achieving a successful implementation is directly related to the
amount of proper due diligence employed. At CLIENTFIRST, we take every possible step to decrease
this risk level through best practices.
Because of the level of due diligence that we require , software vendors welcome the opportunity to
respond to our RFP documents, giving your organization the chance to find the best functionality fit by
evaluating an adequate number of qualified vendor responses.
Application Consulting Services
PROCESS REVIEW
Bus,nosi: Case Anaty1,1s
Prellmm..ry Nee<ls A~se"'11el11 & Recommoodnllori:s
Process Analysis and Docum•mli"llion
SOFTWARE SELECTION
Fealure/Funcllon Re-qwrements 0etin1t10ns
I mple11~nlallon R"'-k Assessments
Change Managemen!
RFIIRFP Development
Vt,nd(J( A11al')'SIS /!, Evaluations
0emonstra\lon F acllilijlion
Conlracl Negolialtuns
IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE
Pro}t'CI Overs,ghl
lmplemenlmion Project Management
Cooveraoon Assislnn«!
Ad Ha,; Repo1l W1ilinyAs~lstanc;;
lnlegrauonll~ef!aoo .A.sll-!stance
APPLICATION IMPROVEMENT
Ass.essmenl of Current Needs & Gi!pS
A,;.s.ess~nl of Fealures, Training. Support. & Reporting Issues
RF I Docwnentat1on
Vendor Pwpos.al Hev1ew & 0emons.1ralion Management
Contract Negotlallo11s
Changi! Management
Risk A:,,5essments
Implementation Assistance
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While we do provide specialized software selection and implementation services, we pride ourselves
on our well-rounded practice and approach to these types of projects.
The level of risk and the probability of achieving a successful implementation is directly related to the
amount of proper due diligence employed. At CLIENTFIRST, we take every possible step to decrease
this risk level through best practices.
Because of the level of due diligence that we require, software vendors welcome the opportunity to
respond to our RFP documents, giving your organization the chance to find the best functionality fit by
evaluating an adequate number of qualified responses.
Departmental/ Functional Area Experience
Council/Board
Administration
Building & Safety
City Clerk
Finance
Fire
Library
Utility Billing
Customer Service/Call Centers
Payroll
Human Resources
Planning
Police
Purchasing
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Engineering
GIS
Water & Waste Water
Sanitation
Field Operations
Laboratories
Environmental Sciences
Facilities
Treatment Plants
Fleet Management
Engineering
Warehousing
SCADA
Information Systems
Application Experience
General Ledger
Budgeting
Project Accounting
Grant Accounting
Accounts Receivable
Cash Receipts
Purchasing & Receiving
Bids Management
Contract Management
Accounts Payable
Fixed Assets
Loans
Special Assessments
Financial Reporting
Ad Hoc Reporting
Business Licensing
Applicant Tracking
Human Resources
Employee Self-Service
Benefits Tracking
Time & Attendance
Payroll
CIS& Utility Billing
Customer Service/Call Centers
Backflow
Service Orders
Work Orders/Preventative
Maintenance
Inventory Management
Fleet Management
Planning
Permitting
Inspection
Code Enforcement
Land/Parcel/Address
Management
Computer-Aided Dispatch
(CAD)
Records Management
Mobile Computing
Citizen Request Management
GIS
Adjudication
Citation Management
Database Management
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Master Agreement Rate Schedule
Our professional fees and expenses are based on the scope and approach outlined in our statement
of qualifications. Our standard billing rates for these types of services reflect the levels and skill sets
of the consultant(s) assigned to specific aspects of the project. Pricing will remain firm for the three-
year term of agreement.
Staff
-IT Infrastructure
1 Tom Jakobsen
2 Aaron Ayala
3 Craig Williams
4 John Lambert
5 Pete Graziano
Enterprise Applications
6 David Krout
7 Steve Robichaud
8 Cindy Belcher
9 Tam Ly
10 T atjana Meser
11 Alex Mercado
12 JanJakobsen
Unified and Tele-Communications
13 Tom Weiman
14 Aaron Ayala
15 Marcia Struwing
Support Staff
16 Keith Ward
17 Kristel Soriano
18 Erin Foster
19 Christina Lee
20 Mary Williams
Sub-Consultants
Partner, IT Infrastructure
Senior Systems Engineer
Director, IT Infrastructure
Practice Leader, Cable Infrastructure
Senior Network Engineer
Partner, Enterprise Applications
Partner, Enterprise Applications
Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Management Consultant, Enterprise Applications
Practice Leader, Enterprise Communications
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Telecommunications Consultant
Document Specialist
Document Specialist
Document Specialist
Document Specialist
Finance / Invoice Specialist
All proposed personnel are CUENTFIRST consulting staff.
Expenses
Expenses·
Mileage $ 0.58 / mile
$ 225
$175
$195
$ 205
$180
$ 225
$ 225
$175
$160
$150
$150
$150
$ 205
$175
$165
$ 55
$ 55
$ 55
$ 55
N/A
0%
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dditional Services/Purchases b Other Seekin Public A encies
CL/ENTFIRST acknowledges that other public agencies may seek to "piggyback" under the same terms and
conditions of a resulting similar services contract and/or purchases being offered in this contract.
CLIENTFIRST has the option to agree or disagree to allow contract piggybacks on a case-by-case basis.
Before a seeking public agency can piggyback any contract, the seeking agency must first obtain
CLIENTFIRST's written approval.
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