We need to rebuild our current inspection software: [login to view URL] to download and preview what we have now. This software was built using Filemaker Pro and we are not interested in continuing with this platform. A few very important aspects of the new software would be usability on multiple hardware systems (desktops, laptops, handhelds, PDAs) Reestriction of use to either a monthly usage fee or a per inspection fee. Ability to deliver the product, inspections and updates over the internet. Users should be able to upload their inspections to us for data mining. See below for more specs: Also, I checked the medium price option, but am open to hearing what you really believe this project will take to do properly. Not only do we want the inspection software, but need the website for sales, delivery, uploading data, etc...
## Deliverables
Software Specifications: 1. Produces a Residential Home Inspection Report that looks like the ITA forms/Inspectrix. 2. Software must include drop down menus and comment libraries that can be modified by the user. The user must be able to both permanently save changes made to libraries and drop down menus for future reports, and be able to modify comments pulled from a library within a specific report without changing the permanent library. 3. Software must accommodate pictures in various presentation formats (2 per page, 4 per page, 6 per page or thumbnail). 4. User must be able to create “Templates??, partially completed reports that can be used when creating a new report. 5. Accommodate a “Per Inspection?? or "Per Month" billing process. Users must be able to log on to an ITA website to purchase additional reports. 6. Allow for PDA data collection. 7. Operate on any windows based laptop or desktop computer, and respond to “Touch Screen?? laptops such as the Panasonic Toughbook, Fujitsu Lifebook. 8. Ability to email completed reports in a PDF (non-changeable) format from within the program without purchasing additional 3rd party software 9. Download reports to ITA website in PDF format to provide internet based posting and access to reports by clients, realtors, etc. (separate fee to user for this service) 10. Download reports to ITA as data files in order for ITA to “mine" Software Support 1. Software developer must provide user support in a timely and efficient manner. 2. Software developer must create a User’s Guide in printed format and via help menu Other Requirements 1. “Per Inspection?? ongoing ??" inspector pre-purchases report forms in blocks (specified number of inspections, i.e. 10 inspections) over the internet via an ITA website. Future software upgrade options: 1. Additional report formats to include: Condominium, Multi-unit Apartments, Annual Maintenance Check-up 2. Compatibility with, and easy data exchange with, Quick Books 3. Inclusion of a “searchable?? Code Check database Questions that need to be answered by the software developer. 1. What computer platform would be used, what are the advantages and disadvantages of this platform. 2. Explain industry support options for this platform should the vendor not be able to support the product in the future. 3. Clearly identify all costs associated with the project to include: a. Software development b. Software support c. User’s Guide d. Hardware requirements to support “per click??, data storage and data mining e. Software requirements to support “per click??, data storage and data mining f. Proposed fee schedules for future upgrades, revisions 4. Development, testing and launch timeline 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Installation package that will install the software (in ready-to-run condition) on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) Complete ownership and distribution copyrights to all work purchased. Go to [login to view URL] to download and preview what we have now and want create.
## Platform
Questions that need to be answered by the software developer. 1. What computer platform would be used, what are the advantages and disadvantages of this platform. 2. Explain industry support options for this platform should the vendor not be able to support the product in the future. 3. Clearly identify all costs associated with the project to include: a. Software development b. Software support c. User’s Guide d. Hardware requirements to support “per inspection??, data storage and data mining e. Software requirements to support “per inspection??, data storage and data mining f. Proposed fee schedules for future upgrades, revisions 4. Development, testing and launch timeline