firm to provide an IT Assessment and CIO Transition Services to include: 1) an assessment of IT personnel, processes, standards, architecture, and technologies against current and future needs; 2) drive recommended changes identified from the assessment intended to modernize and optimize IT functions so they are optimally aligned with the needs of the County (including internal as well as external users and constituents); and 3) assist in developing qualifications for and the hiring of a new County Executive of Information Technology Services. This project will be conducted in Phases