Agenda Item
a. Gartner, Inc. ~ Professional Services Agreement Renewal (Not to Exceed $119,700) ~ Updated 8.10.26
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Ennis Harvey, Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff Division
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education authorize the DeKalb School District to engage Gartner, Inc. utilizing the Georgia statewide contract (#99999-SPD-SPD0000208-0014) for the provision of flat-fee, subscription-based advisory and consulting services to the Office of Internal Audits & Compliance for an amount not to exceed $119,700.
Why: Gartner, Inc. provides subscription-based access to an extensive library of research, professional standards, regulatory documents, and industry performance data. Additionally, consultants are also available to advise and assist with the necessary research and development for internally managed upgrades and improvements to the operational and administrative processes in Internal Audits for the purpose of ensuring that our work meets or exceeds industry standards. Access to any and all of these services is unlimited during the contracted license term.
Details: Our critical priority is to modernize and mature DCSD's Internal Audit function to accommodate the growing need for compliance and fraud risk management and mitigating the financial risks inherent to both.
Financial impact: Budget Code: 100.2500.530000.00011.7230.9990.8010.010.0000 in an amount not to exceed $119,700.
Contact: Mr. Joel B. Thibodeaux, Executive Director of Internal Audits & Compliance, Chief of Staff Division, 678.676.0740
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
DocuSign Envelope ID: ED718CEF-C2E5-45BB-BA7E-7E185D69FACB
State of Georgia
Management Consulting Statewide Agreement Form
Solicitation Title Solicitation Number Agreement Number
Management Consulting Services 99999-SPD0000208 99999-SPD-SPD0000208-00 14
1. This Agreement is entered into between the Georgia Department of Administrative Services and the Consultant named below:
Georgia Department of Administrative Services
(hereafter called DOAS or Agency)
Consultant’s Name
Gartner Inc. (hereafter called Consultant)
2. Agreement to Begin: Date of Completion: Renewals:
04/11/2023 Four (40) -- I year renewals
04/10/2025
3. Performance Bond, if any: Other Bonds, if any:
N/A N/A
4. Maximum Amount of this Total Financial Obligation of the Total Financial Obligation of the State Entity
Agreement: State Entity for the First Fiscal for each Renewal Period if Renewed:
Year:
Open Contract Award Open Contract Award Open Contract Award
5. Authorized Person to Receive Agreement Notices for Authorized Person to Receive Agreement Notices for Consultant:
DOAS:
Tamar Forbe-Semple / tamar.forbes-semple@doas.ga.gov Nilay Gandhi / nilay.gandhi@gartner.com
6. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following attachments which are by this reference made a part of
the Agreement:
Attachment 1: Management Consulting Statewide Agreement Terms and Conditions
Attachment 2: Solicitation (referenced above)
Attachment 3: Consultant’s Final Response
Attachment 4: Service Request Form
Attachment 5: Technology Terms and Conditions
Attachment 6: State Guidelines
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
7.
Consultant (also referred to as “Consultant”)
Consultant’s Name (If other than an individual, state whether a corporation, partnership, etc.)
Gartner Inc.
By (Authorized Signature) Date Signed
12/16/2022
Printed Name and Title of Person Signing
Noel G. Gayle - Managing Partner
Address
56 Top Galant Rd Stamford, CT 06902
8.
Georgia Department of Administrative Services
By (Authorized Signature) Date Signed
3/16/2023
Printed Name and Title of Person Signing
Jim Barnaby, Deputy Commissioner – State Purchasing Division
Address
200 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 1308, West Tower, Atlanta, GA 30334
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