Specifications include, but are not limited to: Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to convert legacy RPG ILE and RPG Free Format display screens and programs into modern languages, GUI interfaces and frameworks supported by Zend Server without altering the core business logic. The objective is to ensure that the new modernized application functions as expected, while leveraging modern web technologies for better maintainability, scalability, and performance. The Vendor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Task 1 - Pre-Project Consultations; a. Conduct pre-project consultations with NDEE to gain familiarity with existing systems. 2. Task 2 - System Assessment; a. Conduct a thorough analysis and discovery of all display screens, CLP, RPG-ILE, free-form RPG programs and modules. b. Identify business-critical components that require extra focus to ensure functionality remains intact. 3. Task 3 - Modernization Plan; a. Recommend modern languages, frameworks, and architectures compatible with Zend Server (e.g., JavaScript, PHP, Python). b. Provide a clear strategy for converting green-screen interfaces into modern web interfaces while ensuring functional parity with the legacy system. 4. Task 4 - Business Logic Preservation; a. Ensure that all current business logic is maintained throughout the modernization process. b. Develop a clear plan to map existing business rules, workflows, and processes from the legacy codebase to the new technologies. 5. Task 5 - Code Conversion; a. Migrate RPG ILE and free-form RPG programs to a modern, Zend-compatible language while preserving business logic. b. Convert screen-based user interfaces into responsive, web-based applications that are accessible via browsers. 6. Task 6 - Integration with Existing Infrastructure; a. Ensure that the modernized system integrates seamlessly with the existing DB2 database while preserving data integrity and security. 7. Task 7 - Testing and Validation; a. Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure that the business logic remains intact and the system functions as expected. b. Perform load, stress, and performance testing on the new applications to ensure scalability and reliability. 8. Task 8 - Documentation; a. Draft comprehensive technical documentation for the newly developed system, including all business logic and processes, system features, operating procedures, and regular user maintenance protocols; 9. Task 9 - Training; a. Offer training sessions for both developers and end-users to facilitate smooth transition and usage of the new system. 10. Task 10 - Implementation; a. Deploy a fully functional conversion of NDEE’s legacy RPG-ILE and RPG Free Format applications into modern languages and frameworks supported by Zend Server
