TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2023
COMMITTEE ON PROCUREMENT
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Issue purchase order to Info-Tech Research Group Inc. for Information Technology Industry Research Analysis and Services in an amount not to exceed $28,350.52, Account 101-27000-612430, Requisition 1609451
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to issue a purchase order to Info-Tech Research Group Inc. for information technology industry research analysis and services. This purchase order will be for the period beginning December 15, 2023, and ending January 15, 2025.
Info-Tech Research Group Inc. provides analytic services which includes access to industry research, unlimited analyst calls, full diagnostic access, virtual industry roundtable meetings and software selection engagement.
Info-Tech Research Group Inc. has submitted prices which will cover the period beginning December 15, 2023, and ending January 15, 2025. Inasmuch as Info-Tech Research Group Inc., is the only source of supply for the services required, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
Info-Tech Research Group Inc is registered and in good standing with the State of Illinois.
The Multi-Project Labor Agreement (MPLA) is not applicable to this contract because the classification of work does not fall within the provisions of the MPLA.
The Affirmative Action Appendix A and Appendix V are not included in this contract because the estimate is less than the minimum threshold established by Section 4 of the Affirmative Action Ordinance.
In view of the foregoing, it is requested that the Director of Procurement and Materials Management be authorized to issue said purchase order to Info-Tech Research Group Inc. in an amount not to exceed $28,350.52.
Funds are available in Account 101-27000-612430.
Requested, Sean T. Kelly, Director of Information Technology, STK:tw
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Marcelino Garcia, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for November 16, 2023