MIKIE SHERRILL

Governor

State of New Jersey

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY

PROCUREMENT BUREAU

33 WEST STATE STREET

P. O. BOX 230

TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625-0230

AARON BINDER

State Treasurer

DR. DALE G. CALDWELL

Lt. Governor

AMY F. DAVIS, ESQ.

Acting Director https://www.njstart.gov

Method of Operation M4007 IT Research and Advisory Services

Lead State: State of North Carolina, through NASPO Bid Solicitation # DPC-1428523190-SA

August 17, 2026

I. Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Contract is to provide the State and Cooperative Purchasing Partners with IT research and advisory services to support high level policy development, strategic and tactical planning for executive staff, and technical details for professional and operational staff.

II. Scope

The Scope of this Contract is strictly limited to IT research and advisory services. Any other product or service offerings awarded under the Master Agreement, including Procurement Assistance Support Services (PASS), additional Value Add/Support Services, and IT consulting services, are out of scope and may not be procured under this Contract.

III. Contract Term and Extension Option

The term of the Contract begins from the time the Participating Addendum is fully executed, through January 18, 2029. The term may be amended beyond the initial term for three (3) additional years at the Lead State’s discretion and by mutual agreement and upon review of requirements of Participating Entities, current market conditions, and Contractor performance.

IV. Awarded Contracts

The State has awarded a Contract to the following Contractor(s):

Contractor Name Contract Number Contact Information

Gartner, Inc. 27-TELE-143858 Will McGuire Will.McGuire@gartner.com mailto:Will.McGuire@gartner.com

V. Engagement Process

Using Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Partners seeking IT research and advisory services should consult the Contract on NJSTART for services and pricing. Questions about this information shall be directed to the Contractor. Executive Branch Agencies may direct inquiries about purchase reviews to the State Contract Manager.

Prior to placing orders, Using Agencies should review applicable Circular letters and ensure compliance. Authorized Purchasers, who are not State Purchasers, may purchase products and services awarded under this Contract from the listed providers. These Authorized Purchasers should ensure that their purchases comply with their purchasing statutes and appropriate regulations for using State contracts.

Note: Local Governments and School Districts may purchase goods or services as a Cooperative Purchasing Partner under this Contract. Per the Division of Local Government Services, such Cooperative Purchasing Partners that are subject to the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A.

40A:11-1 et seq.) or the Public School Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq.) shall comply with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12 or 18A:18A-10, as applicable, along with N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29 and such other regulations as may be promulgated by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services or the Department of Treasury concerning the entity’s use of State Contracts. Therefore, the terms and conditions of this Contract and any purchases made by a local government or school district must follow any procedures specified in the Bid Solicitation, such as a mini-bid or other selection process for Contracts awarded to one or more vendors. Please contact lpcl@dca.nj.gov for assistance.

VI. Directions for Use of the Contract

The State Contract Manager is available to address concerns associated with the Contract. The State Contract Manager is:

Name: Corrinne Hatcher Agency: Office of Information Technology Email: Corrinne.Hatcher@tech.nj.gov Phone: 609-826-3677 mailto:lpcl@dca.nj.gov mailto:Corrinne.Hatcher@tech.nj.gov