DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With Info-Tech Research Group Inc. For Advisory Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. to provide advisory services, contract review, workshops, and training a for one year period.
SUMMARY
Info-Tech Research Group Inc. (ITRG) has been providing the Dakota County Information Technology (IT) Department with data driven, vendor agnostic industry research; contract review and advisement; training; networking opportunities; access to their research site; and executive counselor services for several years.
In the past year, to provide a few examples, IT utilized Info-Tech Research Group Inc. (ITRG) for a strategic planning workshop to develop a three-year IT Strategic Plan, to gather measurement data for our Program and Service Inventory, and to review and recommend changes to several of our enterprise software contracts including Microsoft, which resulted in saving thousands of dollars.
IT compared ITRG services with their competitors and they all offer services to government on the General Services Administration (GSA) price schedule. IT recommends staying with ITRG to maintain the continuity of work.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. (ITRG) to provide advisory services, contract review, workshops, and training.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Costs are $131,959 for a one-year term beginning in March of 2025. The costs of the contract are included in the 2025 Information Technology Budget.
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, information technology research and advisory services are needed to maintain a knowledgeable and skilled workforce; and
WHEREAS, Info-Tech Research Group Inc. provides those services with competitive General Services Administration (GSA) pricing.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a contract for one year starting in March 2025 with Info-Tech Research Group Inc. for services in an amount not to exceed $131,959, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Info-Tech Research Group Service Proposal
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CONTACT
Department Head: Dan Cater
Author: Dan Cater