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a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Gartner, Inc. for subscription-based access to information technology research services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $334,600 with an agreement term April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($33,460) of the original cost of the agreement per each amendment, for total contract liability of ($368,060).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute an agreement with Gartner, Inc. for subscription-based access to information technology research services at NMC for an amount not to exceed $334,600 with an agreement term April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
b. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center or his designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments to the agreement which do not significantly alter the scope of work and do not cause an increase of more than 10% ($33,460) of the original cost of the agreement per each amendment, for total contract liability of ($368,060).
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 to return value and maximize utility. Conversely, poor selection wastes County resources and often results in long-term inefficiencies.
Gartner Research will provide the hospital's IT technical leadership with qualified and unbiased research covering a broad spectrum of information technology. Gartner is a recognized leader in information technology...
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