Dept/ Agency: Administration/Division of Central Purchasing Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Use of State Contract(s) #M-4007 Master Blanket PO #22-TELE-09046 Purpose: To obtain IT Research and Advisory Services. Entity Name(s)/Address(s): Gartner, Inc., 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 Contract Amount: Not to exceed $350,000.00 Funding Source: 2023 Budget/Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology/NW011-030-0306-71280-B2023 Contract Period: Upon approval by the Municipal Council, through January 18, 2024, inclusive of any extensions by the State Contract Basis: ( ) Bid (X) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale ( ) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) n/a Additional Information: This state contract will provide IT research and advisory services to the Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology.