Subject:
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First Amendment to the Agreement with Gartner, Inc. for Information Technology Research and Advisory Services.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Amendment to the Agreement with Gartner, Inc. for Information Technology (IT) Research and Advisory Services.
• This contract provides research and advisory services through an annual membership to the BTS Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer of BTS in support of County IT services and strategy decisions.
• This First Amendment increases the contract in the amount of $118,204.00 and extends the contract for a period of twelve (12) months. This increase provides sufficient funds to renew this annual membership.
• This membership allows BTS to utilize the following: Assigned Service Delivery Team, Strategy Meetings, Executive Programs Research and Related Content, Professional Development and Content, Research Advisor Inquiry, Gartner for IT Leaders Research and Related Content, Symposium/ITxpo® with Executive Programs VIP Access, Networking for the Delegate, and Executive Programs Events.
• Pricing is per State of Florida Contract No. 81141902-VITA-18-ACS. The State exercised one of three, one-year extensions available on the original contract, and this amendment continues the same services, at the same pricing for an additional year through October 31, 2023.
• This contract was awarded by the County Administrator on December 6, 2021, in the amount of $108,447.00.
• Funding is derived from BTS Administrative Professional Services.
Contract No. 22-0081-S increase in the amount of $118,204.00, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $226,651.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
5.4 Strive to exceed customer expectations
Summary:
This contract provides a mechanism for BTS to continue their subscription with Gartner for an IT Executives Chief Information Officer Signature Membership including one (1)
delegate. The subscription is effective November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023.
Background/Explanation:
Gartner has provided these services to Business Technology Services since 2007. This membership allows BTS to utilize the following: Assigned Service Delivery Team, Strategy Meetings, Executive Programs Research and Related Content, Professional Development and Content, Research Advisor Inquiry, Gartner for IT Leaders Research and Related Content, Symposium/ITxpo® with Executive Programs VIP Access, Networking for the Delegate, and Executive Programs Events.
This contract was awarded by the County Administrator on December 6, 2021, in the amount of $108,447.00.
Fiscal Impact:
Current Total Not to Exceed: $108,447.00
First Amendment Increase: $118,204.00
Revised Total Not to Exceed: $226,651.00
The contract is consistent with the FY23 Adopted Budget and the funding is available in the Business Technology Services (BTS) Fund, BTS Administration Cost Center.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this First Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeff Rohrs, Director, Business Technology Services
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
First Amendment