Business and IT Consulting and Advisory Services

Contract 159586 is a national cooperative agreement between the Region 14 Education Service Center and McKinsey & Company, Inc., effective October 1, 2025. Established through RFP 25-S944 and made available via the OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program, the contract provides Business and IT Consulting and Advisory Services to Region 14 ESC and other public agencies nationwide. The scope of work includes business management consulting, such as strategic public and private partnerships and program consulting, as well as IT consulting focusing on technology and e-government, including AI advisory and digital transformation. The agreement is set for an initial three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, extending the potential performance period through September 30, 2030. McKinsey utilizes a firm fixed-price approach based on weekly team bundle rates, with pricing structured as not-to-exceed ceilings. The contract incorporates various regulatory requirements, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, Clean Air Act compliance for subcontracts exceeding 150,000 dollars, and strict data privacy protections regarding personal information. Award was based on a point-system evaluation of pricing, ability to perform, references, and value-added services.