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Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Gartner, Inc. for subscription-based access to information technology research, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019) for a revised full term of April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019, and adding $91,900 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $266,800.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Gartner, Inc. for subscription-based access to information technology research, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019) for a revised full term of April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2019, and adding $91,900 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $266,800.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Information Technology has become an important tool in the delivery and management of healthcare services. The careful and informed selection of technology hardware, software and services are critical in order to return value and maximize utility. Conversely, poor selection wastes County resources and often results in long-term inefficiencies.
NMC had originally engaged Gartner Research in April 2016 with a limited term subscription agreement to provide the hospital's IT department with qualified and unbiased research covering a broad spectrum of information technology. Gartner is a recognized leader in information technology research and advisory services and has considerable experience in the government sector. On March 14, 2017 the Board of Supervisors approved Amendment No 1 to this Agreement which extended the term for an additional one year period at an annual cost of $88,900. NMC is now requesting another annual extension at the cost of $91,900 for subsc...
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