Title
IT Research and Advisory Services Contract Extention (Ordinance S-46224)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend Contract 140338 on a month-to-month basis up to 12 months through Dec. 7, 2020 with Gartner Inc. and add additional funds in the amount of $210,000 for the Information Technology Services Department (ITS). Further request 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 Citywide. ITS and the Aviation Department's Technology Division utilize these services for research, technology analysis, and industry-specific advisory services for management of IT operations as well as for planning and solution implementations. The services include: up-to-date industry analysis; technology contract negotiation assistance; advisory services for IT planning, architecture, product assessments, and technology implementations. Value gained from these services includes, but is not limited to; industry research, white papers, online assessment tools, and expert advisory services for critical City projects and initiatives. This contract is a cooperative contract using the State of Arizona solicitation. A month-to-month extension through Dec. 7, 2020 will allow the State of Arizona sufficient time to conduct a new procurement for IT advisory services.
Financial Impact
With the $210,000 in additional funds, the contract's revised aggregate value is now approximately $1.5 million. Funds are available in the ITS and Aviation departments' budgets.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Acting Deputy City Manager Toni Maccarone and the Information Technology Services Department.