Information Technology Research and Advisory Services

The Florida Information Technology Research and Advisory Services multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive technology research, advisory, and strategic planning services for state agencies and eligible governmental entities. The contract encompasses a wide range of offerings including subscriptions to published research reports, customized advisory services for information technology strategy, industry trend data, technology issue summaries, and specialized consulting across multiple domains such as IT leadership, cybersecurity, executive leadership, and technical research. Services are available from multiple providers and cover areas like IT infrastructure, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data management, and cross-functional technology integration for organizations of varying sizes.

The multi-award vehicle currently includes two prime contractors: Gartner, Inc. and Info-Tech Research Group, Inc., with the contract administered by the Florida Department of Management Services. The contract was originally established on May 1, 2018, and has been extended through September 13, 2025, covering the entire state of Florida. It is structured as an Alternate Contract Source (ACS) leveraging a Virginia master agreement, with a 1% transaction fee and allowing cooperative purchasing by governmental entities. The vehicle supports procurement through the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) eProcurement system, with pricing based on the contractors' GSA schedules and state and local government rates, offering flexibility for agencies seeking technology research and advisory services.