Specifications include, but are not limited to: The scope of work consists of two areas (“Operations and Maintenance” and “New Development”) for a combined Mainframe/PC Network environment. Additionally, the vendor will be required to provide formal strategic planning recommendations as well as project management services for all new software implementations. All onsite staff positions necessary for a full-service information systems department, with the exception of current Civil Service employees within the department, are included in this RFP. Certain Information Systems department personnel are considered essential, and must work onsite during emergencies, as requested by the Emergency Operations Department. All mainframe systems should be replaced during the next 2 to 4 years, with additional replacement of the current CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) system with an asset management system in the next 4 to 7 years. Until the new systems are in place, the vendor must support the current hardware and applications and should also assess and upgrade cyber security on an on-going basis, following NIST standards. Changes to existing applications, including those currently under development, and all new development must follow a System Analysis and Development Methodology where applicable. In addition to the above, the Information Systems department is required to support other Board departments with various IT support tasks, including assisting the Legal team with document discover email searches and providing staffing to the Emergency Management Department during hurricanes and other emergencies