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Computer feasibility study proposal ... Page 4 <br />SELECTION OF ALTERNATIVES <br />In this phase, we will evaluate alternatives identified in the <br />feasibility phase and assist the City in selection of final vendors. <br />We recommend that significant effort is expended during this phase to <br />identify existing packages and systems which will meet the defined needs <br />and at the same time, minimize the investment required. <br />Our general approach to the selection of software is to first <br />thoroughly examine the packages available for purchase. If no package <br />is available for acquisition, we then recommend development of software <br />for the specific application. If a package only partially meets the needs <br />of an application, we may recommend purchase of the package and <br />contracting for modification of that package. <br />Outside data - processing services are generally recommended when the <br />cost of equipment or internal staff to perform them on -sight is <br />prohibitive. <br />During this phase we will perform the following tasks: <br />Identify potential vendors <br />Hardware - the currently available micro and mini computer market <br />will be reviewed. <br />Software - Currently available software packages will be <br />examined. If there are none that fit the defined requirements, <br />potential software development contractors will be identified. <br />Prepare specifications, bid forms, and all other documentation <br />necessary to the bid process. <br />Hardware - bids will be solicited from as many sources as <br />possible. <br />Software - specifications will be prepared for those applications <br />where development has been identified as the best alternative. <br />24 <br />