Title
Information Technology Research and Advisory Services - State of Arizona Solicitation ADSPO14-085123 (Ordinance S-43370)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to add additional expenditures for contract ADSPO14-085123 with Gartner, Inc. for Information Technology (IT) research and advisory services in an amount of $431,289. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Gartner, Inc. is an industry leader in IT research and analysis, providing independent, up-to-date information and analysis to allow IT leaders to make informed decisions and implement effective IT programs. Services include assistance with contract negotiations, technology-related procurements, advisory services for IT planning, architecture, and technology implementation, as well as product assessments. Additional services are needed to continue support of critical citywide initiatives, including the Customer Care and Billing system, Telephone Replacement and Network Upgrade, disaster recovery and business continuity, and systems management solutions. The additional funds expand these services to the Water Services and Aviation departments to assist in their extensive technology environments and large projects.
Contract Term
The State awarded the contract on Dec. 8, 2014, with an initial contract term of three years ending in Dec. 7, 2017. Provisions of the agreement include an option to extend the contract for an additional two years. This request will extend the contract until Dec. 7, 2019.
Financial Impact
Including the $431,289 in additional funds, the contract's revised aggregate value will be $731,289 (including applicable taxes), with the new estimated annual expenditures of $215,644.50. Funds are available in the Information Technology Services, Water Services, and Aviation department budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Finance Department.