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City of Santa Ana RFP 17-072 1 Statement of Qualifications (Revised 11/9/17) <br />If there is the need for additional support beyond what has been included In this proposal or If there is <br />need for additional time due to an extension of the timeline, then Chazey Partners would be happy to <br />support such additional effort, subject to negotiation and approval, and Invoiced based on the hourly rates <br />In this proposal. <br />423 Software Selection Experience <br />We are experts in modern electronic concepts, technology trends and best practices. Ourteam members <br />have been leaders in the understanding and development of effective and appropriate technology <br />enablement, including data capture, reporting and analytics; web based applications; ERP and other <br />functionality; hosted and cloud computing; software -as -a -service (SaaS); application Interface tools and <br />techniques; and robotics and intelligent automation. Indeed, we are often asked to write about or speak <br />on these subjects. For example, Phil Searle was recently asked to be an expert panel member at an <br />event in Washington DC discussing the applicability, relevance and opportunity provided by SaaS in the <br />Federal Government. From our experience, we absolutely understand the importance of enabling <br />technology systems and bring our wealth of experience to this project. <br />Our approach is to focus on the needs of and value to the Agency, treating technology as an enabler of <br />better work practices. We view all technology implementations as a business supporting initiative and <br />not simply as a technical project. Ultimately it is all about value to the Agency. We help ensure success <br />by resourcing technology projects with an optimal mix of information technology, business systems, and <br />business process integration expertise, matched with business process owners and internal client <br />representatives. <br />We have, as both practitioners and as consultants, sponsored, evaluated and implemented many <br />different software systems and technology platforms. We have given many expert presentations on <br />technology and written a number of articles, and have written and assessed responses relating to <br />software systems for numerous RFPs. Some examples of our experience include: <br />• RFI/RFP creation, software assessments, vendor selection and implementation support for <br />organizations in both the public and private sectors, including a provincial government In Canada <br />• Implementation of financial, business intelligence and data warehouse systems as well as multiple <br />other technology enablers <br />• Significant experience working with technology/automation providers to implement chosen <br />software, in coordination with the business and aligned to business needs <br />• Rollout of ERP, document management and imaging software across a multi -country business <br />• Provided strategic advisory and project management support for the peer-to-peer ERP project, <br />where two health authorities in British Columbia, Canada, integrated and shared their financial <br />and human resources information systems to achieve a single ERP with common standards, <br />business process ownership and for select departments, shared staffing <br />Based on our experience of technology enablement globally and within North America, our approach will <br />use a proven methodology that has successfully delivered a wide range of system implementations in <br />many industries for both public and private sector clients. For this engagement, we have mapped our <br />methodology to meet your unique requirements. We will work in collaboration and partnership with the <br />Agency's team to determine the software system needs and ensure a comprehensive solution is procured <br />that will facilitate streamlined process improvements, provide the ability to have data readily available for <br />budgeting and reporting purposes, and can be interfaced with the City's Enterprise Management System., <br />4.2.4 Resumes <br />We will bring to the assignment a very experienced team providing an optimal mix of mix of financial and <br />administrative process experience and software selection and implementation specialists. Profiles for <br />each of the Chazey Partners proposed resources are provided in the attachments starting on page 34. <br />In this section, we have highlighted the experience and qualifications of each of our team members. <br />Chazey Partners Revised per email communication request 10/31/17 <br />20A-55 <br />