Agenda Item
b. Gartner, Inc. Annual Agreement Renewal Approval
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the purchase of technology advisory services from Gartner, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $103,200 using Georgia State Contract GTA 9800-SS000.
Why: The purpose of the agenda item is to approve the annual subscription for the Division of Information and Instructional Technology.
Details: Gartner, Inc is a subscription-based research and advisory company whose platforms provide actionable visions to leaders across organizations. Gartner supports CIOs and technology leaders by providing actionable, objective insights that enable faster, smarter decisions and more robust performance. Their services have been used in the DeKalb County School District consistently for CIO and Information Technology support since 2012.
Gartner for Information Technology Executives delivers support as digitalization transforms business and offers Information Technology leaders an unprecedented opportunity to lead the business to digital success. It provides:
Guidance for achieving stronger business outcomes in a digital world
Market-leading data and actionable insights for business measurement, optimization, and transformation
Industry-specific best practices to solidify strategic decisions, achieve exceptional results, and harness digital to fuel business growth
Gartner has provided support to the Division of Information and Instructional Technology by assisting with developing technical requirements for competitive bidding, ensuring alignment with industry recommendations. In addition, Gartner subject-matter experts meet regularly with DIIT staff to review industry research and provide consultation to guide the division’s work and practices.
Financial impact: $103,200
Budget Code: 100.1000.530000.02611.7600.9990.0308.070.0000
Contact: Ms. Monika Davis, Chief Information Officer, Division of Information and Instructional Technology, 678.676.1274
Effective: Upon Board approval
Status: Approved by GDCR
Gartner, Inc. Service Agreement for DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (“Client”)
This Service Agreement (“SA”) is between Gartner, Inc. of 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, CT 06902 (“Gartner”) on behalf of itself and all
wholly-owned affiliates of Gartner, Inc. and Client of 2652 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA 30033-2520. (“Client”), and includes the Master
Client Agreement (9800-GTA-00280SS) between Gartner or Gartner’s parent or affiliate and Client or Client’s parent or affiliate dated AUG-
2022 the terms of which are incorporated by reference, and all applicable Service Descriptions. This SA constitutes the complete agreement
between Gartner and Client. Client agrees to subscribe to the following Services for the term and fees set forth below.
1. DEFINITIONS AND ORDER SCHEDULE:
Services are the subscription-based research and related services purchased by Client in the Order Schedule below and described in the Service
Descriptions. Service Names and Levels of Access are defined in the Service Descriptions. Gartner may periodically update the names and the
deliverables for each Service. If Client adds Services or upgrades the level of service or access, an additional Service Agreement will be
required.
Service Descriptions describe each Service purchased, specify the deliverables for each Service, and set forth any additional terms unique to a
specific Service. Service Descriptions for the Services purchased in this SA may be viewed and downloaded through the hyperlinks listed in
Section 2 below or may be attached to this SA in hard copy, and are incorporated by reference into this SA.
Contract Contract
Name of User Annual Fee Total Fee
Service Name Level of Access Quantity Term Start Term End
to be Licensed USD USD
Date Date
Executive Member 1 Monika Davis 01-FEB-2023 31-JAN-2024
Programs
Term Total (Excluding $103,200.00
applicable
taxes)
(Excluding
Total Services: applicable $103,200.00
taxes)
1-2BEVPA40 2303 FA000139
2. SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS:
Service Name/ Level of Access Service Description URL
Executive Programs Member http://sd.gartner.com/sd_ep_member.pdf
3. PAYMENT TERMS
Gartner will invoice Client annually in advance for all Services. Payment is due 30 days from the invoice date. Client shall pay any sales, use,
value-added, or other tax or charge imposed or assessed by any governmental entity upon the sale, use or receipt of Services, with the exception
of any taxes imposed on the net income of Gartner.
Please attach any required Purchase Order (“PO”) to this SA and enter the PO number below. If an annual PO is required for multi-year
contracts, Client will issue the new PO at least 30 days prior to the beginning of each subsequent contract year. Any pre-printed or additional
contract terms included on the PO shall be inapplicable and of no force or effect. All PO’s are to be sent to purchaseorders@gartner.com. This
SA may be signed in counterparts.
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4. CLIENT BILLING INFORMATION
______________________________
«CSO1»F00 «CSO1»M00 ___________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Order Number Billing Address
_____________________________
«CSO1»N00 «CSO1»O00 ____________________________________________________________________________
Invoice Recipient Tel. No. Invoice Recipient Name
«CSO1»P00___________________________________________________________________________
Invoice Recipient Email
5. AUTHORIZATION
Client: Gartner, Inc.
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
«CSO1»A1N _____________________________________________________ «GSO»A1N ______________________________________________________
Signature Signature
«CSO1»GNN ____________________ «GSO»GNN ____________________
Date Date
«CSO1»HNN ____________________________________________________ «GSO»HNN ______________________________________________________
Print Name Print Name
«CSO1»E10 _____________________________________________________ «GSO»E10 _____________________________________________________
Title Title
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