Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the Proposal #2023221 between Williamson County and Gartner, Inc.for Consulting Services, in the not-to-exceed amount of $125,000.00, pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-4927, and authorizing the execution of this Proposal.

The approval of this Proposal will benefit Williamson County Information Systems. The County’s Oracle Enterprise Resource planning (ERP) system needs to be migrated or replaced in the future.  In order to plan for that project, we are engaging a consultant to help analyze our uses and business process and help us prepare for a future solicitation by matching those needs to the market.  This engagement will also help us with a budget and timelines. This is a planned and budgeted expense from the Information Systems budget, and the County Auditor has also been involved. Legal, Contract Audit, Budget and Information Systems have reviewed this Proposal. Funding Source is 01.0100.0503.004100 as per FY23 budget. The department point of contact is Richard Semple.