2.3.1 The Contractor must perform the following tasks in support of the projects:

• Facilitate Requirements Definition: Work closely with business owners and technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the identification and articulation of general system requirements. This includes coordinating the exploration of high-level solution alternatives, assessing their feasibility, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The IT Project Leader also helps evaluate the broader implications of proposed solutions, including potential policy, organizational, and change management impacts.
• Support the Evaluation and Recommendation of Solutions: In collaboration with SMEs, analyze each alternative, considering make-or-buy decisions, and possible impacts.

• Recommend the most suitable option by providing clear justification, outlining implementation steps, and identifying key considerations for successful execution.

1. System Development Activities: Plan and gather requirements, facilitate solutions discussions, establish project scopes and monitor tasks, and collaborate with the system development team to ensure delivery within defined timeframes and budget constraints.

1. Coordinate Testing Activities: Oversee testing efforts to confirm that system objectives are met and outputs align with client requirements.

1. Monitor Implementation Progress: Track the implementation plan and operational launch of the system against established goals, objectives, and milestones.

f. Facilitate Communication: Engage with project management, IT professionals, technical users, and end users to address administrative matter related to the project.

2.6 Deliverables

2.6.1 The Contractor must provide, maintain, and update the following deliverables in electronic format, as outcomes of the services rendered:

• Project Planning Documents: Develop and maintain overall project plans and phase-specific plans, and support the review and approval of preliminary analysis activities.

• Testing and Stakeholder Strategy: Prepare a testing approach, including test plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, and scheduling as needed.

• Progress Reporting: Provide regular project updates and offer support to the project team as required.
• Project Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to project activities.

• Change and Task Management: Track project changes and ensure alignment and coordination of related tasks and activities.

• Tool Utilization: Use approved tools and systems to perform project-related work in accordance with organizational standards.

Stakeholder Communication: Maintain ongoing communication with project management team and stakeholders on relevant project matters