Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Current State Assessment 1. Review existing personnel, processes, and technologies. 2. Evaluate the organization's IT capabilities including but not limited to: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. 3. Provide analysis of current data management practices, including data sources, quality, and accessibility. 4. Assess cybersecurity measures, vulnerabilities, and compliance with industry standards. 5. Evaluate current governance structure. B. Vision and Goals 1. Develop a forward-looking vision for the City’s technology, data and information systems. 2. Establish strategic goals and objectives that align with City Council’s goals and objectives. 3. Each topic area should be supported by a goal, objectives and/or policy statements that serve to organize the recommendations detailed in the plan. 4. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the ITSP implementation. C. Technology roadmap 1. Identify and prioritize technology initiatives and projects. 2. Provide a timeline for implementing new systems, upgrading existing technologies, and retiring obsolete solutions. 3. Include an integration plan for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cloud computing. D. Data Management Strategy 1. Define of data governance policies, roles, and responsibilities. 2. Provide strategies for data collection, storage, integration, and analysis. 3. Provide data quality and data lifecycle management guidelines.
