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PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: Gartner, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Customized strategic planning meetings, access to technical and strategic conferences and workshops.
Contract Value: $3,135,441.00
Contract period: 12/1/2023 - 11/30/2026 and two (2) one-year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY24: $979,039; FY25 :$1,043,714; FY26: $1,112,688
Accounts: 11000.1009.10155.520835.00000.00000(BOT)- other elected offices will use their own funding
Contract Number(s): 2327-09191
Concurrence(s):
The Contract Specific Goal set on this Contract is Zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
TECHNOLOGY: N/A
Summary: The Bureau of Technology is requesting authorization by the Board of Commissioners to approve a contract for membership for Gartner Executive Program for CIO and their teams receive the tools, insights and knowledge needed to develop and execute strategies, stay on top of new technology trends and best practices, and deliver exceptional business results. This reference contract will enable the Bureau of Technology, OUP Chief Financial Officer, and the Assessor’s Offices to utilize Gartner executive program membership services.
There are many benefits to the professional membership, such as:
1. Leverage world-class expertise - through on-site briefings, workshops, and strategic consultations
2. Engage with Experts - Get answers via inquiries, briefings, and contract reviews
3. Attend engaging conferences - Stay ahead of emerging trends, network, hone the strategy and expand on our vision
4. Connect with peers - Exchange ideas with colleagues in a global community of more than 7,500 leaders
5. Receive personalized services - Gartner service delivery team provides strategic insights and advice on Cook County top priorities
6. Access to conferences focusing on technical topics as well as emerging technologies
This is a Comparable Government Procurement pursuant to Section 34-140 of the Cook County Procurement Code. Gartner was previously awarded a contract by the State of Michigan through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Cook County wishes to leverage this procurement effort.
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