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ITEM 17

City Council Memorandum Information Technology Memo No. N/A

Date:

June 10, 2024

To:

Mayor and Council

Thru:

Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Dawn Lang, Deputy City Manager - CFO
Sandip Dholakia, Chief Information Officer

From:

Kerstin Nold, IT Chief Technology Officer

Subject:

Purchase of Information Technology Research Subscription Services

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council approve the purchase of information technology research subscription services, from Gartner, Inc., utilizing the State of Arizona Contract No. CTR053240, in an amount not to exceed $244,873, for the period of one year, beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Background/Discussion:

This request enables the city to accelerate the delivery of technology solutions through industry-recognized research, development, and analysis that focuses on technology and fiscal health by providing recommendations and guidance. Technology insight services include access to independent IT research, advisory, validation, and verification services to support technology directions with tools, templates, current analysis, and the most effective delivery of essential IT services. These services will assist the city in writing effective IT Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Return on Investment (ROI) statements to drive continuous improvement and meet the city departments' business needs. These services ensure the city leverages the best technology solutions in the marketplace to meet the city's business needs. This item will continue the city's use of Gartner, Inc., to provide this level of technology services.

Evaluation:

The state of Arizona competitively solicited and awarded a contract for IT advisory, assessment, verification, and validation consulting services to Gartner, Inc. The city has a current agreement with the State of Arizona allowing for the cooperative use of its contracts.

Financial Implications:

Funding for this purchase is contingent upon City Council adopting the FY 2024-25 budget.

Fiscal Impact

Account No.

Fund Name

Program Name

Dollar Amount

CIP Funded Y/N

101.1199.6316.0.0.0

General Fund

N/A

$ 244,873