IT Research & Advisory Services (Statewide)

The New York State Office of General Services is establishing a statewide contract for IT Research and Advisory Services through piggyback agreements with select vendors awarded contracts under the NASPO ValuePoint program. The participating vendors include Forrester Research, Inc., Gartner, Inc., and International Consulting Acquisitions Corp dba ISG Public Sector. This arrangement allows New York State agencies to procure these services without the need for a separate competitive process, leveraging existing contracts to streamline procurement. The contract is set to commence upon Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval and will remain in effect until January 18, 2026, with an end date of June 14, 2024, for the current solicitation period. The services are available across all counties in New York State, with contract values estimated between 5 million and 20 million dollars. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 812990 and is designated as a sole-source or exempt purchase, primarily because the services have been procured from out-of-state vendors within the past three years, and the vendors are part of the NASPO ValuePoint portfolio. The contract aims to provide comprehensive IT research and advisory services to support state agencies' technology planning and decision-making processes. Interested parties can find additional details and respond to the solicitation through the provided online link. This initiative emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness by utilizing pre-existing master agreements, ensuring broad access to high-quality IT research services across all New York State counties.