Information Technology Research Consulting and Advisory Services

The Vendor is required to provide to modernize its IT services by partnering with a that would enable its IT department to efficiently purchase research, advisory and professional technology innovation services, including, but not limited to market research, consultation and support services, and access to research resources, tools and networks.
- Services include:
• General research services;
• Research materials, resources, and tools, as required; and
• Advisory and consultation services regarding;
1. Strategy and business solutions;
2. Technology innovations;
3. Cybersecurity;
4. Data management; and
5. Project management and delivery. 
- Services detailed include:
1. General Research Services
• Providing industry leading market research and insights on maters contemplated in this proposal document.
• Conducting independent, tailored and objective research on various IT topics using a broad network of resources and tools.
• Scanning, analyzing and reporting on comparable jurisdictions to inform the agency strategic directions and decision making.
• Analyzing and gathering information on emerging IT trends impacting technology, innovation, industry trends, software assessments, hardware and infrastructure, cloud services, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data management, and other related areas.
2. Research Materials, Resources, and Tools
• Providing access to world-class published research materials and tools, including, but not limited to, research papers, best practices, product information, market analysis, jurisdictional scans, articles, case studies, presentations, journals and reports on matters contemplated in this proposal document.
• Providing access to the Vendor’s materials, resources, and tools through subscriptions to databases and information networks.
• Providing access to subject matter experts to provide guidance and information on research materials.
• Providing user friendly, self-service capabilities to ensure the agency has quick and easy access to materials and resources.
3. Advisory and Consultation Services: Strategy and Business Solutions
• Advising and consulting on operations strategies, supply chain management, information management, technology, finance, risk management, and other related topics.
• Providing expertise, insights and recommended solutions on the agency strategic priorities based on industry best practices and extensive knowledge.
• Providing support and services that facilitate cultural and organizational change to support digital transformation and strategic initiatives. This includes strategies for managing change resistance, fostering innovation culture, and enhancing agility. 
4. Advisory and Consultation Services: Technology Innovations
• Advising on technology trends and emerging innovations, market analysis and jurisdictional analysis, which include, but are not limited to, advice on crypto currency technology trends and related emerging issues and outcomes.
• Identifying and recommending opportunities for digital transformation, technology investments, and integration of cloud services, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.
• Converting IT market insights into practical strategies for transformation and adaptation.
5. Advisory and Consultation Services: Cybersecurity
• Providing advice and analysis on cybersecurity related topics.
• Providing access to subject matter experts, as required, to provide guidance and information on cybersecurity, best practices, and related topics, including but not limited to:
○ Cloud security;
○ Incident management;
○ Penetration testing;
○ Identity management;
○ Vulnerability management;
○ Threat intelligence;
○ Cyber awareness and training;
○ Cyber risk;
○ DevSecOps; and
○ Third party risk.
6. Advisory and Consultation Services: Data Management
• Providing advice and analysis on data management related topics.
• Providing access to subject matter experts, as required, to provide guidance and information on data management, best practices, and related topics, including, but not limited to:
○ Data governance and compliance;
○ Data quality management;
○ Data integration and extract, transform and load (ELT);
○ Master data management (MDM);
○ Data warehousing and business intelligence;
○ Big data and analytics; and
○ Data security and privacy.
7. Advisory and Consultation Services: Project Management and Delivery
• Providing advice and analysis on project management, delivery, and related topics.
• Providing access to subject matter experts, as required, to provide guidance and information on project management and delivery, best practices, and related topics, including, but not limited to:
○ Project Planning and scheduling;
○ Risk management and mitigation;
○ Stakeholder engagement and communication;
○ Resource allocation and management;
○ Quality assurance and control;
○ Budgeting and cost management; and
○ Change management.

- Contract Period/Term: 3 years