Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Finance and Management Department, on behalf of the Department of Technology (DoT), to establish a purchase order with Gartner, Inc., utilizing State Term Contract -STS-033, #533904-1, with an expiration date of 6/30/2014, authorized for the City's use by Ordinance No. 582-87; for the renewal of subscription-based technology research services. The research services are used by DoT to access information on industry best practices and keep abreast of industry-leading technology solutions that can address the business needs of its department customers. Gartner is the premier provider of third party objective research used to inform IT investments and service planning. DoT reactivated its Gartner subscription in March 2011, associated with purchase order DE089352, providing service through June 30, 2011. Under Ord. # 0758-2011, passed on 6/6/11 by Columbus City Council authorized the subscription renewal for a one (1) year term from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The subscription was most recently renewed by authority of ordinance 0763-2012, passed April 23, 2012, through purchase order FL005244. This renewal will provide service from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a cost of $31,474.00.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Gartner, Inc. CC #: 04 - 3099750 Expiration Date: 07/06/2014
FISCAL IMPACT:
During the year(s) 2011 and 2012, $39,561.32 (Ord. # 0758-2011) and $30,557.00 (Ord.#0763-2012) respectively were encumbered for subscription based research and related services from Gartner, Inc., which provided services through June 30, 2013. This request will provide service for a one (1) year term from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 at a cost of $31,474.00. Funds have been budgeted and are available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Internal Services Fund. The aggregate contract total includ...
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