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CITY OF FORT WORTH
CONTRACT RENEWAL NOTICE
April 20, 2026
Gartner, Inc.
Attn: Legal Department
56 Gallant Rd
Stamford, CT 06904
Re: Contract Renewal Notice
City Secretary Contract No. 62414 (the "Contract")
Renewal Term: July 7, 2026 to July 8, 2027
The above referenced Contract with the City of Fort Worth expires on July 7, 2026 (the
"Expiration Date"). Pursuant to the Contract, contract renewals are at the sole option of the City.
This letter is to inform you that the City is exercising its right to renew the Contract for an
additional one (1) year period, which will begin immediately after the Expiration Date. All other
terms and conditions of the Contract remain unchanged. Please return this signed
acknowledgement letter, along with your quote for charges for the new renewal term, and
current insurance certificate, to the address set forth below, acknowledging receipt of the
Contract Renewal Notice.
To ensure that your company information is correct and up-to-date, please log onto
PeopleSoft Purchasing at https://www.fortworthtexas. og v/departments/fmance/purchasing.
If you have any questions concerning this Contract Renewal Notice, please contact us at
the email address listed below.
Sincerely,
City of Fort Worth
IT Solutions I Finance I Contracts
100 Fort Worth Trail,
Fort Worth, TX 76102
zz IT Finance Contractsgfortworthtexas.gov
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Contract Renewal Page 1 of 2
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[Executed effective as of the date signed by the Assistant City Manager below.] / [ACCEPTED
AND AGREED:]
City:
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By:
Dianna Giordano (May 18, 2026 19:56:54 CDT)
Name:
Dianna Giordano
Title:
Assistant City Manager
05/18/2026
Date:
Gartner, Inc.
Signed by:
By: 9EC299859525461._
Name: Alexandra cani zal es
Title: ASSt contracts Manager
Date: May 7, 2026
CITY OF FORT WORTH INTERNAL ROUTING PROCESS:
Approval Recommended:
By:
Name:
Title:
Kevin Gunn
Director, IT Solutions
Approved as to Form and Legality:
By:
Name
Title:
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Candace Pagliara (May 18, 026 7 9:09 CDT)
Candace Pagliara
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
Contract Authorization:
M&C: 25-0129
Approval Date: 02/25/25
Form 1295: N/A
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract, including ensuring all performance
and reporting requirements.
By:
Name:
Title:
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Cy is Tyree ( ay 14, 2026 09:56:23 CDT)
Cynthia Tyree
Asst. Director, IT Solutions
City Secretary:
By:
Name: Jannette Goodall
Title: City Secretary
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CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
Contract Renewal Page 2 of 2
5/14/26, 9:43 AM M&C Review
ACITY COUNCIL AGEND
Create New From This M&C
Official site of the City of Fort Worth, Texas
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REFERENCE **M&C 25- 04GARTNER AMENDMENT
DATE: 2/25/2025 NO.: 0129 LOG NAME: AND NEW COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
CODE: C TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT. (ALL) Authorize Execution of Amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 62414 with
Gartner, Inc. for a Revised Contract Amount Not To Exceed $124,837.00; and Authorize
Execution of New Cooperative Agreement with Gartner, Inc. Utilizing DIR-CPO-4927 to
Hire Consultant to Conduct Information Technology Assessment and Benchmark Study for
a Total Contract Amount Not To Exceed $245,220.00
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize execution of an amendment to City Secretary Contract No. 62414 with Gartner,
Inc. for a revised contract amount not to exceed $124,837.00; and
2. Authorize execution of a new Cooperative Agreement with Gartner, Inc. utilizing DIR-CPO-
4927, to hire a consultant to conduct an Information Technology assessment and benchmark
study, for a total contract amount not to exceed $245,220.00.
DISCUSSION:
On December 9, 2024, the City executed City Secretary Contract (CSC) No. 62414 with Gartner, Inc.
(Gartner) through Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Agreement No. DIR-
CPO-5253 to provide two Research and Advisory Subscriptions (RAS) for a nine -month period. The
RAS provides a subscription for Gartner's Chief Information Officers (CIO) Team Plus with a nine -
month cost of $90,227.25. Gartner CIO Team Plus is a service offered that is specifically designed for
CIOs and their leadership teams. The service provides access to in-depth research, expert advice,
peer networking opportunities, and tailored insights to help users navigate complex Information
Technology (IT) strategies and aid in decision -making within their organizations. Gartner CIO Team
Plus is a comprehensive package for IT professionals to leverage Gartner's expertise and connect
with other high-level IT leaders.
To support long-term planning efforts for IT Solutions, the department is looking to hire a consultant to
conduct an Operating Model Assessment and Benchmark. This assessment and benchmarking will
assess how IT Solutions is functioning relative to its peers and relative to the needs of the
organization. Gartner prepared a proposal, through DIR-CPO-4927, to conduct an IT spend and
staffing benchmark and high-level IT operating model assessment. This proposal will include a core
team of delivery consultants and subject matter experts with deep experience in benchmarking and
organization design.
The IT Solutions department is seeking approval to renew the current two subscriptions for continued
access to these resources, in an amount not to exceed $124,837.00, and execute a new contract
through DIR-CPO-4927 to proceed with the Benchmark and Analysis in an amount not to
exceed $245,220.00
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE: State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a
cooperative purchase agreement satisfies State laws requiring that the local government seek
competitive bids for purchase of the item. Cooperative contracts have been competitively bid to
increase and simplify the purchasing power of local government entities across the State of Texas.
SUCCESSOR CONTRACTS: The City will initially use the DIR contracts to make purchases
authorized by this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C). In the event the DIR cooperative
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contract is not renewed, staff would cease purchasing at the end of the last purchase agreement
coinciding with a valid cooperative contract. If the City Council were to not appropriate funds for a
future year, staff would stop making purchases when the last appropriation expires, regardless of
whether the then -current purchase agreement has expired.
If the DIR cooperative is extended, this M&C authorizes the City to purchase similar equipment and
services under the extended contract. In the event the DIR cooperative agreement is not extended, but
DIR executes a new cooperative agreement(s) with substantially similar terms, this M&C authorizes
the City to purchase the equipment and services under the new DIR contract(s).
BUSINESS EQUITY: A goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing
cooperative or public entity.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER: An administrative change or increase may be made by the City
Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require
specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
AGREEMENT TERM: Upon City Council's approval, the initial term of the agreements will become
effective once executed by the Deputy City Manager and will expire in accordance with the underlying
cooperative agreements.
RENEWAL OPTIONS: The agreements may be renewed in accordance with the underlying
cooperative agreements, at the City's option. This action does not require specific City Council
approval provided that the City Council has appropriated sufficient funds to satisfy the City's
obligations during the renewal period.
Funding is budgeted in the General Operating & Maintenance category within the Info Technology
Systems Fund for the Information Technology Services Department.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations, funds are
available in the current operating budget, as previously appropriated, in the Info Technology Systems
Fund. Prior to an expenditure being incurred, the Information Technology Services Department has
the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
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Submitted for City Manager's Office by_
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
Mark McDaniel (6316)
Kevin Gunn (2015)
Cynthia Tyree (6689)
04GARTNER AMENDMENT AND NEW COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT funds availabilitypdf (CFW Internal)
04GARTNER AMENDMENT AND NEW COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Updated FID.xlsx (CFW Internal)
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City Secretary's Office
Contract Routing & Transmittal Slip
Contractor's Name: Gartner, Inc.
Subject of the Agreement: First Renewal to CSC 62414 with Gartner, Inc.
M&C Approved by the Council? * Yes 8 No ❑
If so, the M&C must be attached to the contract.
Is this an Amendment to an Existing contract? Yes ❑ No ❑ 62414-R1
If so, provide the original contract number and the amendment number.
Is the Contract "Permanent"? *Yes ❑ No 8
If unsure, see back page for permanent contract listing.
Is this entire contract Confidential? *Yes ❑ No 8 If only specific information is
Confidential, please list what information is Confidential and the page it is located.
Effective Date: July 7, 2026
If different from the approval date.
Expiration Date:
July 8, 2027
If applicable.
Is a 1295 Form required? * Yes 8 No ❑
*If so, please ensure it is attached to the approving M&C or attached to the contract.
Project Number: If applicable.
*Did you include a Text field on the contract to add the City Secretary Contract (CSC)
number? Yes 8 No ❑
Contracts need to be routed for CSO processing in the following order:
1. Katherine Cenicola (Approver)
2. Jannette S. Goodall (Signer)
3. Allison Tidwell (Form Filler)
*Indicates the information is required and if the information is not provided, the contract will be
returned to the department.