Business Consulting Services (Statewide)

The New York State Business Consulting Services statewide contract (Group 71022, Award 23355) provides authorized users with comprehensive hourly-based consulting services across three primary categories: Organizational Development, Change Management, and Management & Business Analysis. The contract enables state agencies, political subdivisions, local governments, public authorities, public schools, and certain nonprofit organizations to procure specialized consulting expertise. Services include executive coaching, diversity and inclusion consulting, team development, strategic planning, process improvement, and comprehensive business analysis, offering a flexible mechanism for organizations to access targeted professional consulting support.

The contract is administered by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services and features ten prime contractors, including Accenture LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, The Boston Consulting Group Inc., Gartner Inc., McKinsey & Company, Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC, Eagle Hill Consulting LLC, Integris Performance Advisors, Logic 20/20 Inc, and Public Consulting Group LLC. The vehicle covers the entire state of New York and is effective from January 24, 2025, to February 29, 2028. Each contractor's individual IDV has a cumulative contract value of $28 million, with maximum hourly rates ranging from $182.00 to $885.00 depending on the service category and consulting firm.

The contract incorporates significant diversity participation requirements, mandating 15% Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), 15% Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goals. While mini-bids are not required, OGS recommends obtaining quotes from a minimum of three vendors within the relevant service category. Each contractor is authorized to provide services in one or more categories, with selection based on the most practical and economical alternative that best serves state interests. The contract's structure allows authorized users to negotiate pricing, particularly for large purchases, and provides a standardized, competitive approach to procuring high-quality business consulting services.