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s <br /> Exhibit A <br /> Definition of Focus and Deliverables for Consulting Agreement <br /> Phase 1: Preliminary Investigations <br /> (Covers Steps I and 2 of Assessment Report Recommendations) <br /> Focus for Advisory Consulting: <br /> Discussions with OC personnel,IS,and Vendor(Mackin Systems)re needs for transition plan. We will <br /> include topics of the objectives,schedule,and vendor deliverables.We will also investigate adequacy <br /> of system for later expansion from Vital Records only to include Deeds. <br /> Documentation provided: <br /> Draft of Transition Plan for OC review. <br /> Phase 2: Pilot System Installation and Test <br /> (Covers Step 3 of Assessment Report Recommendations) <br /> Focus for Advisory Consulting: <br /> Define Objectives for Pilot <br /> Emphasis on Vital Records Conversion validation <br /> Discussions with vendor re scope of demonstrations <br /> Establish acceptance criteria and procedures <br /> Evaluation and recommendations re adequacy of system and demonstrations <br /> Documentation provided: <br /> Comments and Recommendations re findings during demonstration <br /> Comments on any needed revisions to Transition Plan <br /> Outline for Acceptance Procedures <br /> Phase 3: System Procurement, Installation and Test <br /> (Covers Step 4 of Assessment Report Recommendations) <br /> Focus for Advisory Consulting: <br /> Discussions with OC and vendor re system configuration and customization <br /> Discussions with OC and vendor re acceptance criteria and procedures <br /> Documentation provided: <br /> Recommendations for revisions in Transition Plan <br /> Suggestions re use of vendor consulting or outside services <br /> Phase 4: System Extensions to Deeds <br /> (Covers Step 5 of Assessment Report Recommendations) <br /> Focus for Advisory Consulting: <br /> Investigate feasibility and any technical requirements for Deeds <br /> Discuss best methods to interface to other OC systems <br /> Documentation provided: <br /> Recommendations re Deeds system migration <br /> Suggestions re long-term enhancements or extensions to system <br /> Note:Documentation noted above will require and incorporate written input from IS and from vendor,as identified and <br /> agreed during the course of the work. <br />