Conducted market research to determine if an Internet-based client application and data tracking system existed that would fulfill contract requirements. No "off-the-shelf" models existed to meet program's needs. Turnaround time was very short. Client intake subcontractors worked on disparate databases and were hesitant to add additional data entry functions to caseworkers' workloads.

Established technology committee of ten partners' caseworkers to determine system's specifications and process flow. Secured approval to hire technology consultant to help create request for proposal (RFP) to identify vendor. RFP published clear guidelines for process flow, input standards, and system development timelines. Delivered RFP to 16 vendors with six subsequent responses. Interviewed three potential vendors and chose final vendor.

System provided data linkages to data input systems used by intake partners. Adherence to standards prescribed in RFP resulted in vendor selection. System went online with functionality to meet contract deadlines.