Action 23.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Information Technologies
- Meeting Date:
- 11/26/2024
- Title:
- Obligate ARPA funds for IAAA Project
- Submitted By:
- Sharon Gilman, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Information Technology
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Joe Casey
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Associate County Administrator & CIO
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve the obligation of $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to MSS Business Transformation Advisory, Inc. (MSS) to provide Information as an Asset and Artificial Intelligence Transformation Consulting Services for Cochise County under State Contract CTR062609, from December 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, as described in the attached scope of work.
Background:
The purpose of the Information as an Asset and Artificial Intelligence Project is to enable the County to address the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency by transforming data into a valuable resource that enhances responsiveness, resiliency, and recovery efforts. This project will build foundational structures for data governance and knowledge sharing, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and establishing robust systems for managing information assets. By implementing a framework for Information as an Asset, the County can better monitor public health metrics, forecast resource needs, and improve decision-making to protect the community’s health and economic well-being. Additionally, the project will enhance operational efficiency by centralizing and streamlining information access, which supports remote work and digital engagement initiatives essential in the wake of the pandemic. Strategic AI adoption within this project enables predictive analysis, helping the County anticipate and mitigate future public health and economic challenges. Ultimately, this initiative will ensure that data-driven insights are readily available for informed decision-making, fostering a resilient county that can adapt to current and future demands with agility and precision.
This project aligns with ARPA Expenditure Category 3.5, Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery. It further aligns with the Board of Supervisors 2021-2024 Strategic Plan Priority 5 - Efficient Administration Practices, with an emphasis on developing online tools for increased public access to services.
This project aligns with ARPA Expenditure Category 3.5, Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery. It further aligns with the Board of Supervisors 2021-2024 Strategic Plan Priority 5 - Efficient Administration Practices, with an emphasis on developing online tools for increased public access to services.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Launch project with MSS and report the obligation of funds to the US Treasury.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The county will continue to struggle with document retention and public access. Current inefficiencies could lead to more liability for the county.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Provide signed copy to Joe Casey and Sharon Gilman.