Proforma Proposal - Major Implementation Activities
The following activities and deliverables are the core of GCR’s standard NuclearIQ implementation
methodology.
Contract Negotiation and Approval
Project Kick-off
Project team meets to map out the implementation schedule and perform an application
architecture review.
Team discusses data mapping and migration activities.
Initial Data Migration
Client staff populates the Data Mapping Template Document provided by GCR for any changes in
naming conventions or data organization from the old system to NuclearIQ.
GCR receives client data and business rules in agreed upon format along with completed mapping
document in order to populate the NuclearIQ database.
GCR develops data migration routines per business rules and populates NuclearIQ database.
GCR conducts testing and internal validation of data migration.
Development / Test Environment
GCR delivers the NuclearIQ database to client and supports initial application setup and
configuration in a test environment.
GCR provides Administrator Training to familiarize those responsible for site administration with the
NuclearIQ application forms and operation.
Client performs data validation using comparisons between NuclearIQ and existing system. GCR will
correct any deficiencies in the data migration associated with a faulty migration process. Any
additional data sources or mapping document omissions will result in a change order to provide
additional data migration services.
Client completes initial application configuration with GCR assistance including Analysis definitions,
schedule requirements, and trend plot definitions.
System Customization
Client identifies calculations and reports to be configured or developed by GCR to support initial
implementation. These tasks should be defined by a Requirement Specification document
supplied to GCR by Client. NuclearIQ is initially delivered with standard reports for Completed
Task Report, Unreviewed Data Report, Out Of Specification Report, Lab Notebook Report, Night
Orders Report, Transaction Log Report, six different Schedule Reports, Schedule Requirements
Report, Analysis by System Report, Consumable Materials Report and Chemical Inventory
Report. Calculations within NuclearIQ are performed using the features of Microsoft Excel. GCR
will work with Client staff to configure NuclearIQ to use existing Excel documents to accomplish
the same functions currently used with the existing data management system.
GCR will develop site-specific Calculations and Reports added to this list
GCR will assist in the configuration of external processes and interfaces from compatible laboratory
equipment, gamma spectroscopy systems, process instrumentation, PI systems, LabStats Pack
QA/QC software, EPRI software, etc. to supply data to or retrieve information from the
NuclearIQ database and application.
Preparation for Production Operation
Client performs user acceptance test of the NuclearIQ application for Go-Live scheduling.
Client prepares and performs basic configuration test for Production environment.
Production Activation
Client delivers updated mapping document, current Development NuclearIQ database and current
database to GCR for final data migration.
GCR performs final data migration.
Client performs acceptance test in development environment.
Client places database on production server and performs final acceptance test in Production.
NuclearIQ is released to the users in Production.
Go Live Support
GCR provides on-site support during Pre-Production and Production activities.
GCR will remain on-site for three to four days following the initial move to production in order to
ensure stability of the NuclearIQ application.
Task\Responsibility
Assumes full responsibility for the NuclearIQ software and
will fix all application bugs
Provide client database to NuclearIQ mapping template
Populate the client database to NuclearIQ mapping document
Provide client database to database Backups for Initial
Migration
Develop migration routines for moving client data to
NuclearIQ
Populate initial client
NuclearIQ database(s)
Provide data migration summary documentation
Provide minimum server specifications for database and IIS
servers
Determine storage location for NuclearIQ application and
database(s) (new or existing servers, physical hardware or
virtual machines)
Provide installation instructions, database backup file,
application files, user manual, and test plan template to
Client (Application files will include a test, stage and
production files for three-tiered environment to support move
to production)
Restore database and configure NuclearIQ application files to
access database in a development environment
Conduct 1 week on-site administrator training class for a
maximum of 20 trainees. GCR will supply two trainers for
this training. (See Training Activities topic for
GCR
Client
Task\Responsibility
description)
Provide computer lab and plant computers for Administrator
training class
Validate data migration
Correct data migration errors associated with the GCR
migration process
Complete NuclearIQ setup for site specifics such as Trend
Plots and Plot Groups, Schedule Requirements and Repetitive
Task Schedules
Identify external interface needs to NuclearIQ from devices
such as Plant Information (PI) server, in-line instruments
and gamma spectroscopy system
Identify site-specific reports to be developed in NuclearIQ
Identify site-specific calculations to be developed in
NuclearIQ
Develop identified site-specific calculations
Establish and test interfaces to external devices (gamma
spec, PI, etc)
Develop agreed upon site-specific reports
Conduct 2-day end-user training class for two weeks for up to
20 trainees per class. (These classes may be two 2-day
classes per week for two weeks or one 2-day class per week
for two weeks during which time GCR will train the Client
training staffs to complete additional classes as necessary
to support the application move to production)
Complete end-user training cycle beyond the contracted two
week period.
Configure and test the Stage and Production environments to
support application move to production
Finalize the schedule for the move to production and provide
timeline to GCR
Provide week long on-site support for move to production
Deliver
current
Conduct
move to
current NuclearIQ development database backup and
Client database backup to GCR for final migration
Final Data Migration of Client data to NuclearIQ for
production
Return production database to Client
Restore production database on Stage environment for final
User Acceptance test
Correct User Acceptance Test deficiencies
Signoff Final User Acceptance Test
Restore final migration database to Production environment
Release application URL to clients for Production use.
GCR
Client
NuclearIQ Site license, Implementation and Support Investment.
The implementation is performed on a fixed-fee basis, and is priced per site (not per unit).
Software, Data Conversion Program and Interfaces
NuclearIQ Software License Per Site for SQL-SVR or Oracle
Lowest price in the industry by far, call for
specifics
Historical Data Conversion – Mapping, Programming
Included
System, Report, and Calculation Configurations and interfaces
NuclearIQ Site Administrator Training (1 week – travel and per
diem included)
Included
Initial Data Conversion – Site Production Support
Included
NuclearIQ End-User Training (2 weeks – travel and per diem
included)
System Production Deployment (1 week on site – travel and per
diem included)
Continuing Support Commitment for one full year
Included
Included
Included
Included
NuclearIQ Hosting Option for your Consideration:
Hosted Computing Deployment Option: (no additional cost for first year – available for a limited time)
1. GCR will provide NuclearIQ in a fully hosted environment the cost of which is included for the
first year – includes multiple instances of SQL-SVR to support Development, Staging, Production,
Failover servers with appropriate hardware and RAID storage
2. Client will provide local 32 or 64 bit client PCs for access to the application and suitable internet
connectivity. GCR will provide the NuclearIQ solution including SQL-SVR rdbms included in the
hosted solution.
3. Local interfaces to gamma spec, and other databases and instrumentation, are fully supported
as if the servers were local.
4. Full data security is provided as if the servers were local, and application availability is provided
at a guaranteed service level. Full details will be provided.
5. After first year, Client can elect to deploy the application in-house on Client servers, or continue
the hosted option and exact costs will be passed along
Among the benefits of this hosted approach to deploying NuclearIQ are:
Immediate provisioning and implementation of hardware and infrastructure, in place and available
to use, and flexibility to instantaneously adjust hardware resources as conditions warrant to
assure desired response and processing times
The solution avoids internal IT costs often added to the NuclearIQ investment and allows the plant
to proceed with the fully support NuclearIQ solution without additional costs