Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Colleen Chawla, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Chester J. Kunnappilly, MD, Chief Executive Officer, San Mateo Medical Center
Subject: Agreement with Gartner, Inc. to Provide Research and Consulting Support Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Gartner, Inc. to provide research and consulting support services, for the term of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $366,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) Finance Leadership has a need for assistance in guiding initiatives for finance strategy, change management, succession planning, digital transformation, and organizational development. In March 2025, SMMC conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a vendor to provide Professional Services - Research and Consulting Support for Finance Leaders. Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) was elevated due to their ability to provide all of the requested services from the RFP and their capabilities in finance industry research and analytics.
DISCUSSION:
This agreement will provide SMMC's Chief Financial Officer and finance team with access to industry research and analysis to support strategic planning, team development, and operational improvement initiatives. This agreement is going to this Board late due to prolonged negotiations with the vendor.
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution and agreement as to form.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
It is anticipated that Gartner shall provide access to services when requested 100% of the time.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
Measure
FY 2024-25 Estimated
FY 2025-26 Projected
Percentage of time Gartner shall provide access to services
100%
100%
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Gartner's research and consulting ...
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