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This NASPO ValuePoint Portfolio Map details a statewide contract for IT Research & Advisory Services, led by Minnesota with participation from Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Utah. The solicitation (RFP 2-10115) was publicly advertised from September 10 to November 20, 2019, and resulted in three awarded vendors: Forrester Research, Inc., Gartner, Inc., and International Consulting Acquisitions Corp (ISG Public Sector).
The master agreements provide comprehensive IT research and advisory services, including IT business advice, objective research, online database access, phone-based research support, strategic IT planning consultation, and on-site workshops. The initial contract term runs from January 19, 2021, through January 18, 2024, with two potential one-year renewals for a total possible contract period of five years. Pricing is structured with not-to-exceed maximum rates in Exhibit C of each contractor's agreement, with the ability for customers to negotiate deeper discounts. The vendor selection process involved a two-phase evaluation model, allocating 90% of points to technical criteria and 10% to cost in the first phase, followed by a second phase focusing 60% on technical aspects and 40% on cost.
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DISCLAIMER: This document is provided by NASPO ValuePoint and is for informational purposes only. While NASPO ValuePoint has worked to ensure the validity of the information provided, the user should not rely solely on the information contained in this document. Official records are maintained by the procurement office of the state that led the solicitation and should be reviewed prior to making any decision.
IT Research & Advisory Services
PORTFOLIO MAP
PORTFOLIO TITLE: IT Research & Advisory Services LEAD STATE: Minnesota
OVERVIEW:
The Master Agreements with three (3) suppliers in this portfolio offer information technology research and advisory services.
INITIAL TERM: 1/19/2021 through 1/18/2024
RENEWALS: Two (2) one‐year renewal options
TOTAL POSSIBLE TERM: Five (5) years
MASTER AGREEMENT SCOPE:
The master agreements include:
IT business advice, objective IT research, and IT data that is thematic, prescriptive, and executable, and that provides a comprehensive perspective on the rapidly changing IT environment;
Access to an online database containing IT research articles;
Response to over‐the‐phone inquiries regarding published articles and direction on other available resources;
Advisory services regarding strategic and tactical planning for customer’s IT policy development; and
On‐site workshops, advisory engagements, and conferences on IT related topics.
SUPPLIERS AVAILABLE:
Forrester Research, Inc.
Gartner, Inc.
International Consulting Acquisitions Corp dba ISG Public Sector
KEY BENEFITS:
Availability of IT research and advisory services to support IT governance and decision making
Agreements offer not‐to‐exceed maximum pricing while offering the ability to negotiate down
Agreements offer a wide range of pricing options to accommodate all budgets
PRICING:
Not‐to‐exceed maximum pricing for each contractor’s unique offerings can be found in Exhibit C of each contractor’s master agreement. Customers may negotiate deeper discounts.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
IT Research & Advisory Services is a new NASPO ValuePoint contract portfolio.
STATES ON SOURCING TEAM:
Minnesota (Lead) Florida New Jersey Tennessee Utah
DISCLAIMER: This document is provided by NASPO ValuePoint and is for informational purposes only. While NASPO ValuePoint has worked to ensure the validity of the information provided, the user should not rely solely on the information contained in this document. Official records are maintained by the procurement office of the state that led the solicitation and should be reviewed prior to making any decision.
IT Research & Advisory Services
PORTFOLIO MAP
SOLICITATION INFORMATION:
Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Solicitation Number: 2‐10115
Publicly Advertised: 9/10/2019 – 11/20/2019
Posted On: Minnesota Supplier Portal
Posting Link: Event ID G0210‐2000010115
Number of Days Publicly Posted: 71
Number of Amendments Posted: 3
PUBLIC OPENING:
Sealed responses were unsealed upon closing of the solicitation at 2:00pm CT on 11/20/2019.
VENDOR RESPONSES:
Number of Vendor Responses Received: 4
Number of Non‐Responsive Vendor Responses: 1
Number of Vendor Responses Evaluated: 3
EVALUATIONS:
Responses were evaluated by the members of the Sourcing Team during the week of 2/17/2020 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Responses were evaluated based on the following Evaluation Criteria:
Stage 1
1. Company History/Qualifications/Experience
2. Online Research
3. Advisory Services
4. Reporting
5. Diversity and Inclusion
6. Cost
Stage 2
1. References
2. Interview/Demonstration
3. Cost
SCORING:
The sourcing team employed a two‐phase evaluation model. Evaluation points were allocated 90% to technical criteria and 10% to cost in Phase 1. The highest‐scoring responders were then invited to participate in Phase 2, which was an in‐person interview and was evaluated at 60% technical and 40% cost.
AWARD:
Following the two scoring phases, the sourcing team made a final selection of awardees based upon the best value to program users.
PUBLIC POSTING OF AWARD:
Awards are considered publicly posted upon execution and publication of master agreements.
AWARDED VENDORS:
Forrester Research, Inc.
Gartner, Inc.
International Consulting Acquisitions Corp dba ISG
Public Sector
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