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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-0596J-00-594 7/11/00 , RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CONSULTING SERVICES FROM THE GARTNER GROUP, "EXCLUSIVE GALAXY MEMBERSHIP," TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO IMAGING AND DOCUMENT WORK FLOW AND THE INTERNET AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AT A REDUCED RATE, UTILIZING STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT. NO. 973-501-97-1, EFFECTIVE THROUGH MAY 31, 2003, AND SUBJECT TO FURTHER EXTENSIONS BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, FOR A ONE-YEAR PERIOD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT "TO EXCEED $40,000, WITH THE CITY'S OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS, AT AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.460101.6.335 FOR SAID SERVICES. WHEREAS, The Gartner Group provides immediate access to reliable, up-to-date and in-depth information technology, research and advisory services, and DataPro and DataQuest services, and can assist the City of Miami in meeting its immediate and future objectives and achieving its major goals for implementation of a complete imaging and document work flow business solution and expansion of its internet offerings; and WHEREAS, State of Florida Contract No. 973-501-97-1, in addition to its negotiated prices allows The Gartner Group to offer special promotional programs at reduced rates, providing the using agency enrolls as a member of its "Exclusive Galaxy Membership"; CITY GO ►IISSIOS MEETING OF J 0 L 2 0 2000 e�Lution 1V� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The acquisition of consulting services from The Gartner Group, "Exclusive Galaxy Membership", to provide information technology research and informational services related to imaging and document work flow and the internet for the Department of Information Technology at a reduced rate, utilizing State of Florida Contract No. 973-501-97-1, effective through May 31, 2003, and subject to further extensions by the State of Florida, for a one-year period, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, with the City's option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at an annual amount not to exceed $50,000, with funds therefor hereby allocated from Account Code No. 001000.460101.6.335 for said services, subject to availability of funds. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.!/ �i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 3 0 0— 5 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2®30, alnce th0 Mayof did not IndiW@ qRwal 61 Ibis legislation by signing it in the designated plaC pwidoO, Wd 18-00galion n@W twomes effective with the elapse often (10)ays f n the data �l Com M168 action ding same, without the Mayor exeFis' g a v ATTEST: Waltekj. Fo ar Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPRO AS TO FORM 2�.LDRILARELLO CI ATTORNEY 4514:LB:BSS CORRECTNESS:/ Page 3 of 3 11 11 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members TO : Of The City Commission FROM Recommendation CA -5 DATE : .JUN 3 O 2000 FILE SUBJECT : Acquisition of Gartner Group "Exclusive Galaxy Membership" Services REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully requested that the City Commission approve the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to acquire the services of the GartnerGroup, (non- local/non-minority), "Exclusive Galaxy Membership" Services for the procurement of Technical Research and Advisory Services, under State of Florida Contract Number 973- 501-97-1, for the Department of Information Technology, at an initial one (1) year cost not to exceed $40,000, with the option to renew this service for two additional one year periods through May 31, 2003, with the total cost on any one year renewal not to exceed $50,000. Funds are allocated from General Fund Account Code, 001000.460101.6.335. BackLmound The Information Technology Department is in need of having immediate access to reliable, up-to-date, and in-depth IT intelligence and advice in order to support decision making across the City's IT spectrum. The rapid pace of technological evolution and the rapid pace of technological obsolescence coupled with the size and complexity of the City's Information infrastructure makes it imperative that the Information Technology Department stay well informed. The knowledge base that Gartner will provide the City through its Exclusive Galaxy Membership will assist the City in meeting its immediate objectives and in achieving its major goals for the coming year of expanding its internet offerings and implementing a complete imaging and document workflow business solution. The Gartner Group is recognized as an authority in providing research, analysis and decision support to the IT industry. Gartner has partnered with the Florida League of Cities to offer municipalities full access to all of Gartner's Research and advisory services, DataPro services, and DataQuest services at prices substantially lower than current State of Florida contract pricing. If the City were to purchase these services at the regular prices the total cost would exceed $180,000. Attached please find a breakdown of these services. 0 �_. Honorable Mayor and Members Of The City Commission Page 2 of 2 Last year through resolution number 98-1170 at a total cost of $27,000, the Information Technology Department acquired three research and advisory services. Although these services were very beneficial to Information Technology Department, it became apparent that our requirements for information were not limited to these three areas. Gartner provided additional one-time (promotional) services for assistance' in defining job specifications, conducting salary studies for new positions, evaluating products, and defining implementation strategies. Through the Exclusive Galaxy Membership services the City will have access to all of Gartner's research and advisory services. Due to the fact that some of our services have not expired, Gartner will apply a one-time credit for the unused service. The Procurement Department has determined that this service can be purchased, under the State of Florida contract 973-501-97-1 as a special promotion. CAG:BW'H:A , G:nmg , , 0 0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Jud Carter To : Director Purchasing Department DATE : June 1, 2000 FILE SUBJECT : Acquisition of Gartner Goup "Exclusive Galaxy Membership" Services FROM REFERENCES: Aldo Stancato Director, Infotion Technology Department ENCLOSURES: The Information Technology Department has verified with the Department of Management & Budget, that funds are available to acquire the Gartner Group, (non- local/non-minority), "Exclusive Galaxy Membership" Services for the procurement of Technical Research and Advisory Services, under State of Florida Contract Number 973- 501-97-1, for the Department of Information Technology, at an initial one (1) year cost not to exceed $40,000, with the option to renew this service for two additional one year periods through May 31, 2003, with the total cost on any one year renewal not to exceed $50,000. Funds are allocated from General Fund Account Code, 001000.460101.6.335 BUD ETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL: r by Luie Brennan, Interim Director Management and Budget Department BWH:AGS:NMG:nmg Ic ;Z Wd E 1 Nair OBOZ 1N3N.LINVI�i J0 'kilo H02�fld City of Miami Ma v+U Amount of 8 is available in acmntnumber: Verified by: SIGNATURE 00- 5,96 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Carlos Gimenez June 1, 2000 TO : City Manager DATE FILE SUBJECT Acquisition of Gartner Group "Exclusive Galaxy Membership" Services Aldo Stancato FROM REFERENCES Director, Information Technology Department ENCLOSURES: The Information Technology Department is in need of having immediate access to reliable, up-to-date, and in-depth IT intelligence and advice in order to support decision making across the City's IT spectrum. The rapid pace of technological evolution and the rapid pace of technological obsolescence coupled with the size and complexity of the City's Information infrastructure makes .it imperative that the ITD department stay well informed. The knowledge base that Gartner will provide the City through its "Exclusive Galaxy Membership" will assist the City in meeting its immediate objectives and in achieving its major goals for the coming year of expanding its internet offerings and implementing a complete imaging and document workflow business solution. The Gartner Group is recognized as an authority in providing research, analysis and decision support to the IT industry. Gartner has partnered with the Florida League of Cities to offer municipalities full access to all of Gartner's Research and advisory services, DataPro services, and DataQuest services at prices substantially lower than current State of Florida contract pricing. If the City were to purchase these services at the regular prices the total cost would exceed $180,000. Attached please find a breakdown of these services. Last year through resolution number 98-1170 at a total cost of $27,000, the ITD acquired three research and advisory services. Although these services were very beneficial to ITD, it became apparent that our requirements for information were not limited to these three areas. Gartner provided additional one-time (promotional) services for assistance in defining job specifications, conducting salary studies for new positions, evaluating products, and defining implementation strategies. Through the Exclusive Galaxy Membership services the City will have access to all of Gartner's research and advisory services. The Procurement Department has determined that this service can be purchased under the State of Florida contract 973-501-97-1 as a special promotion. 00- 596 Carlos Gimenez June 1, 2000 Page 2of 2 Recommendation With your approval, I would like to proceed placing a resolution on the June. 29, 2000, agenda authorizing the acquisition of Gartner Group's, "Exclusive -Galaxy Membership" Services; under State of Florida Contract Number 973-501-97-1, for the Department of Information Technology, at an initial one (1) year cost not to exceed $40,000, with the option to renew this service for two additional one year periods through May 31, 2003, with the total cost on any one year renewal not to exceed $50,000. Funds are allocated from General Fund . Account Code, 001000.460101.6.335 I have verified with Mana ment and Budget that funds are available. CAG: :AGS-NMG:nmg C: Luie Brennen, Interim Dir tor, Man ent and Budget Department Approved: Carlos Gim nez City Manager OO_. 1 W� �Irii ��yw M O�iM IM. FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES - GARTNER GROUP EXCLUSIVE GALAXY MEMBERSIHP ABOUT GARTNERGROUP As the world's leading authority on information technology (IT), GartnerGroup provides you with cutting-edge advice and targeted insights to support competitive decision mra dng across the IT spectrum. GartnerGroup's unparalleled expertise supports you with research, analysis, consulting, measurement, decision evaluation, and product and vendor selection. GartnerGroup is in the center of a global community of... ... more than 35,000 individual clients, representing over 11,000 organizations ... ... served by more than 1,000 GartnerGroup analysts and consultants ... ... supported by over 3,000 full-time professionals in 80 locations around the world. Gartner Group's "value-added" resources begin with the uncompromised integrity of GartnerGroup's unique intellectual capital and robust proprietary databases, constantly refreshed by hundreds of client interactions and controlled by GartnerGroup's rigorous processes and methodologies. Breadth: Covering all areas of IT, GartnerGroup's analysts have a wealth of practical knowledge and an average of 15 years of experience, assuring you that the issues you face are addressed by an IT expert who knows the territory. Depth: GartnerGroup's enormous base of historical intelligence, unchallenged in size and scope, assures you of a fully informed, in-depth response to your IT concerns. Quality: GartnerGroup's time -tested research methodologies result in the industry's most focused and accurate analysis of the IT environment. - Timeliness: We gather IT intelligence from around the world, 24 hours a day, to deliver the most up-to-the-minute analysis available. Client Network: GartnerGroup's continuous interaction with GartnerGroup's global network of clients results in the world's most comprehensive assessment of the current state of IT. The Ultimate Solution for IT Professionals Galaxy is the gold standard: total access to all of GartnerGroup's research services. Itis the ultimate solution for organizations that require cutting-edge analysis of all that we have to offer. Available to clients in several electronic formats, Galaxy covers the entire IT universe, from applications development to IT management to networking, and dozens of mission -critical issues in between, providing unrivaled breadth and depth of competitive data and insight. Access Made Simple With Galaxy, there are no more concerns about which services to retain or which analysts to contact. Galaxy gives you access to the entire portfolio of GartnerGroup's outstanding Strategic Advice research services. Only Galaxy covers the entire breadth and depth of IT. • Electronic Access to the research database via the Web or CD -Rom • Analyst Consultation via the telephone- Important decisions require careful analysis. Galaxy entitles your organization to the personal attention of GartnerGroup analysts. Your inquiries are handled rapidly and thoughtfully by top experts working in consultation with their peers. Contact can be made over the telephone or by e-mail. When you need answers to important questions, consider the entire GartnerGroup analyst team to be an extension of your staff. As the world's foremost authority on IT, GartnerGroup is the clear leader in research, analysis, product and vendor selection, measurement, and consulting. GartnerGroup's objective position in the world of IT assures the integrity of GartnerGroup's thinking and , the quality of GartnerGroup's advice. L':>RESEARCH AND ADVISORY SERVICES Research and Advisory Services - the comprehensive, worldwide resource for long-term, strategic advice on how to put IT to work for your business. Mapped to your specific business issues, bottom-line analysis is combined with GartnerGroup's in-depth knowledge of technology trends and developments. GartnerGroup's services enhance your decision making through a continuous stream of predictive information, helping you implement sound technology decisions and migration paths. Research Competencies: Practical Advice Only Galaxy gives you access to all of GartnerGroup's research areas of expertise, backed by rigorous methodologies;, peer review and focused analysis:, • Applications Development • Customer Relationship Management • Distributed Computing • Electronic Workplace U0 0 • 0 • Enterprise Operations • ERP and Supply Chain Management • IT Asset Management • IT Management • Networking Deliverables With Galaxy, your personal research and inquiry support system is always right at your fingertips in easy -to -navigate electronic formats. Fast, timely and available around the clock, GartnerGroup's Galaxy helps you find the solutions for all your IT needs. Deliverables include: Research Notes: Continuous Bottom -Line Advice every IT manager wants to know: What should I do? When is the right time? From whom should I buy? How much should I pay? And how will my organization be affected? You'll receive the answers you need through GartnerGroup's strategic Research Notes (RNs) delivered continuously throughout the year. Straight from GartnerGroup's expert analysts, GartnerGroup's RNs provide strategic, bottom-line summaries of GartnerGroup's latest research plus insights on breaking IT news. In the world of IT, GartnerGroup RNs are renowned for their scope, depth, quality and value. Periodic Strategic Analysis Reports (SARs): These are in-depth studies of key strategic topics. Ranging from six to 60 pages, SARs provide evaluations of key trends, industry developments, vendors, products and services Telephone Consultation via Gartner Quickpath: This is a key part of our service, as it allows customization of information to each organization's needs. Examples of best use of this feature include discussing questions specific to strategy development, architecture development, acquisition decisions, vendor analysis, implementation planning and contract negotiations. Gartner Quickpath: Gartner Quickpath is a hot line for client access to Gartner Group research and resources. The role of Gartner Quickpath is to facilitate the inquiry process for GartnerGroup clients. There are three ways in which this is accomplished: - Direction of inquiries to the most appropriate analyst to focus the best available GartnerGroup resource on your question. Managing time -sensitive inquiries when you have an urgent need for information. All calls are logged, tracked and either passed to an analyst or answered with available resources. 00- 596 - Providing a library service for accessing GartnerGroup and other publicly available information. Gartner Direct can suggest available GartnerGroup research as well as additional material. Audioconferences: These are monthly -prearranged conference calls on specific topics of interest. Participants receive notice of time and subject matter two to three weeks before conference call. II.. DATAPRo IT Cowwuous SERVICES Instrumental in the planning and implementation stages, Datapro IT Continuous Services provide worldwide information and insights clients need to understand the technologies driving computer systems, communications and software, and to evaluate specific products against. current business needs: Datapro services deliver. tactical analysis, data and reliable, unbiased product information to optimize.product planning and individual needs assessment: All Datapro services are fueled by a rich, factual product database including details on over 97,000 products worldwide. Continually updated and worldwide in scope, the database is built from multiple information sources that are independently validated and . standardized. Your organization can derive significant value`from Datapro research, whether it needs to: Identify the products on the market that meet your organization's needs Analyze or understand product specifications.in a comparable format Evaluate key vendors Understand how different technologies fit into and affect your enterprise Determine how particular products are viewed by current users Deliverables: • Product an&Technology Overviews provide background information to help you understand categories of products and existing and emerging technologies. • Product reports offer complete product details. Coverage includes strengths, weaknesses; compatibility, positioning, service locations, upgrade policies,.standards and more. • Comparison columns provide an "at -a -glance" factual listings of product specs, pricing, features and functions. Side-by-side appraisals allow you to compare products quickly and efficiently. 0 1 0 • User Ratings Surveys ask actual users to evaluate the computer systems, products and services they depend on every day. Results give you insight on which ones deliver and which ones are falling short on their promises. Operational Management Reports provide practical advice to guide planning, designing and maintenance. • Vendor Reports provide details of a vendor's organizational structure, its sales, distribution and overall direction. III. DATAQUEST Dataquest provides market -share data, market growth projections, and technology, competitive and industry trends analysis for more than 150 information technology market segments. IT manufacturers, service providers and investors use GartnerGroup's research to make successful planning and investment decisions. Dataquest 's products and programs cover all aspects of IT, including: • Computer Systems and Peripherals • Internet, Multimedia and Software • IT Services • Document Management • Semiconductors • Telecommunications and Networking • Demand-side Research Deliverables: • NewsTakes news bulletins summarize the top stories in major IT industries, and cap each story with the "DQ Take," our expert analysis of the news. NewsTakes are also delivered via e-mail. • Alerts provide analysis of fast- breaking news, events, or announcements in each IT market segment as they unfold, and they are delivered via e-mail. • Perspectives take an expert look at key technologies, companies, and trends in the IT industry, and they will help you to understand how to capitalize on the market opportunities that these events and trends create. Perspectives will address the trends that are important to you, including consumer behavior on the Internet. 3 IV. IT JOURNAL IT Journal is a Web-based service that delivers daily analysis of events in the IT industry and a strategic overview of major trends and directions in technology. IT Journal highlights only the most critical IT issues, creating a radar screen to keep you up-to-date on changes in the industry and how they impact your company: IT Journal tracks major trends in the industry through Trend Watch, positions vendors through Magic Quadrants and highlights findings from premier GartnerGroup events. Benefits include: • Understand what late-breaking news and events mean to your company. • Gain a strategic `outlook on IT and identify key trends. • Keep up-to-date on the rapidly changing IT industry... • Learn the key findings identified at GartnerGroup worldwide events. • See the "big picture" by broadening your view of IT. • Understand IT vendors and their strengths and weaknesses. • Learn key IT terminology for quick reference. V. TA 1UNG TECHNOLOGY _SERIES..(TTS) The Talking Technology Series (TTS) is a monthly audio news program that provides an executive summary of the most important issues in IT and the best pieces of advice from GartnerGroup analysts. TTS is delivered monthly to subscribers on either CD or audiocassette. Topics are selected based on inquiries that GartnerGroup client's place with Quick Path, the GartnerGroup inquiry telephone line. As a result, the TTS listener is able to stay abreast of the most pressing issues with which buyers of IT products and services are wrestling. VlE. YMPU$I JM AND T-HEME COIVFEItE1VCE TICKETS Each city will receive one ticket to the Symposium conference held in Orlando, FL each October and one theme conference ticket to attend any of the regional conferences held around the country throughout the year. Gartner ins+ght for the eoewwted wo?d May 25, 2000 Ms. Nefyda Ga] ve / City of Miami Assistant Director 444 SW 2" Ave:. Miami, FI 33130 Dear Ms. Galvez: Andrew Wiltsie 12600 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913 8 Office: 941-561-4362 1•; Fox, 941-561-4242 qt htt,�//wwwg%rtner_com :F: andrew.wiltsie@aartner.com On behalf of all of us here at The l,ea$ue of Critics and Gartner Group, we would like to thank you liar your confidence: in our personal. information technology advisory services. This letter is the service agreement for City ol'Miami to subscribe; to the service memberships listed below, to be delivered electronically through the Web for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 10, 2001. This contract is under Florida State: Contract 973-501-97-1. The pricing for this agreement is lower than the price on State Contract 973-501-97-1. The price of this agreement without the assistance of the: league ofCities would be approximately $185,000 per year. 1 lowever with the assistance with the League of Critics and Gartner we can offer this to you at $40.000 per year. This pricing of%r wi 11 also be available to you next year at your time of renewal. GartnerGroup is the; world's leading independent provider of research and analysis to business professionals making 1'I' dec:isions. With snore than 1,000 analysts and consultants in 90 locations worldwide, GartnerGroup provides more than 11,000 client organizations and 735,000 client interfaces with timely, strategic advice on IT. YOUR LEAGUE OF CITIES/ GAR'1'NER GROUP INVITATION As a client of the l,eaggtte of Cities/ GartnerGroup program. you will have access to all qualitative research that GartncrCiroup produces. (:Bents of GartnerGroup's Community Program have unlimited access to a continuous stream of the deliverables listed below, by type of seat. 1. All AdviAory Scats Receive: e All RAS Research Notes: Straight from our expert analysts, our Research Now provide valuables research and in-depth analysis on the IT issues that ailed your enterprise. GartncrGroup Research Nord are renowned for their scope, depth, quality and value_ ZO 'd 6Z: 6 00. SZ fiEW 6 • Ail Dataquest %I Ataucat ewslaki andAlerts: A ierls provide analysis of fast -breaking news, events, or announcements in each ITmarkel segment as they unfold, and they aie delivered via c -mail. NeivsKikes news bulletins summarize the top stories in majorIT industries, and cap each story with the MQ 'fake." our expert analysis of the.news. NawsTakes are also delivered via c -mail. • All RAS Strategic Analysis Reports: Thcsc reports provide in-depth analysis of dominant trends, companies and products.S/rategic Analysis Reports are a vital reference resource and an indispensable decis'kin-making tool. Thuy vary in length from 20 to 100, Pages. • All Dataquest Perspectives: Monthly Pervwclive,r take an expert look at key technologies, companies, and trends in the IT industry, and they will help you to understand how to capitalize on the. market opportunities that these events and trends create. Perspectives will address the trends that are important to you, including consumer behavior on tbe.Internet. All Datapro Research, including Product Reports, Technology Overvie-wReports, Comparison Columna. and Vendor. Profile Report,;. 1.)Otapro's research will assist you as you directly compare vendors to one another, and you will turn to this research to help .you Create appropriate short lists of vendors. Research Library: You will roceive a rolling 24 months of'research when you become a client of GartnerGroup Community. Analyst Inquiry': You will receive the; personal attention of GartnerCyrotio's analysts. -tions to a client inquiry specialist, your inquiries are When you call in or F mail your ques' then handled rapidly and thoughtfully by top experts. When you need answers to important questions, GartnerGroup's analyst team is an extension to your staff Audioconferences: Regular -telephone meetings- on pressing, timely issues. GartnerGroup analysis speak on these topics for half an hour and then poll the listeners. Audiocon 1ercrices enable you to network with other clicnis anonymously and to -hear about issues that others are fiacing. Talking Technology: 'Phis monthly.audiocassette or CD gives listeners an executive summary — in clear, simple terms - of the hottest issues in Y1' and the best pieces of advice from GartnerGroup analysts. The audio -magazine format will help you to leverage commute or travel time to keep up to date on the latest trends. 20'd 6z'6 6 00. SZ fiieW 8s 5L. .i :sr Theme Conference Ticket: 'theme Conferences cover some of today's most pressing issues. They provide an integrated perspective of issues and feature analysts from all related Curtner (.1roup services. These two and it half day conferences are held throughout the world. ( 3 Theme Conference tickets) INVESTMENT SUMMARY of Seat Advisor Seats umber of c.:ontract I annual ~wits Period Investtnent End: 06/30/01 $40,000 less a one time credit of $6675.00 for unused service. * Rc.,Arenc•e .coats dig not receive inquiry access, audiocvt?jcrence participation, talking iec-hnulogysuhscriplion or a theme confcrc nee tic keit. Optional Tickets: Please Initial Choice Clic I fienie I ic et One Symposiuni Ticket Ms. Galver if you are in agreement with this recommendation. please sign the letter and FAX the document to my attention at 941-561-4242. Please call me directly at 941-561-4362, should you or anyone within City of Miami have any questions_ Please have the payment delivered to: Gartner Accounts Recievable 12600 Gateway Blvd. Ft. Myers, Fl 339 1 3 Gartner Group will be a credible. authoritative independent personal advisor, which will allow you to reduce or eliminate the need for spat consulting and additional information resources. I look forward to supporting you and your colleagues in the: coming year. Best# arils, Authorized By: dy Wiltsic Authorized Signature Account Manager Name (please print) Title bate Phone Number Fax Number b0 'd 02:6 00. SZ 610A AWARD UNDER STATE OF FLORIDA CONTRACT NO. 973-501-97-1 ITEM: Research and Advisory Consulting Services DEPARTMENT: ITD TYPE OF PURCHASE: Contract REASON: The Information Technology Department is need of having immediate access to reliable, up-to-date, and in-depth IT intelligence and advice in order to support decision making across the City's IT spectrum. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the provision of research and advisory consulting services from The Gartner Group, through its Exclusive Galaxy Membership at a reduced rate, under existing State of Florida Contract No. 973-501-97-1, effective through May 31, 2003, subject to further extensions by the State of Florida, at a first year cost not to exceed $40,000, with the City's option to continue these services for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00, for the Information Technology Department; allocating funds therefore, for the first year, from the Account Code No. 001000.460101.6.335. Director of Purchisingg 6-8-00 Date AwardStateContracts