The Prime contractors prepared a criteria questionnaire and interviewed key JWA staff and management to determine specific FMMS system needs and requirements for the airport. Using the requirements established, the client reviewed approximately 50 commercially available FMMS packages comparing their features against airport requirements. Six candidate systems were selected for further evaluation. On-site software demonstrations of the six alternative systems were held to permit detailed evaluation and package selection by the airport selection committee and hired consultants.

Following selection of the SUMMIT M-PET^® and Four Winds Group implementation, Four Winds recommended compatible computer equipment configurations for purchase and installation at JWA. Concurrent with equipment and software installation, a comprehensive facilities, systems, and equipment field inventory of JWA assets was performed. The M-PET^® system was subjected to a comprehensive system testing criteria. Following system and hardware acceptance by JWA, FWG loaded facility, system, and equipment data collected during the field surveys into the FMMS software.

Frequency of and standard procedures for preventive maintenance tasks were established based on hardware manufacturers' recommendations supplemented by industry standards. This data was then input into the FMMS PM module. Four Winds formatted the output reports that JWA personnel produce now that the system has been put into operation. Revised maintenance management and operational procedures were prepared and JWA staff trained on FMMS system implementation, use, and updating.