Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AWARD open-end contract to low bidder, Softchoice Corporation, for standardized sole brand Microsoft Licensing, Subscription, Support, and Cloud services, Bid No. PNC2131669B1, for the Enterprise Technology Services Division and the Broward County Aviation Department, in the initial three-year estimated amount of $11,976,690 (including allowance of $2,000,000), and authorize the Director of Purchasing to renew the contract for two additional three-year periods, for a nine-year estimated amount of $35,930,070 (including allowance of $6,000,000).
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.47, Award and Execution Authority, Board approval is required for awards with a value of more than $500,000, inclusive of the value of any renewals or extensions provided for in the contract.
In accordance with Section 332.0075(3)(b), Florida Statutes, a governing body must approve, award, or ratify all contracts executed by or on behalf of a commercial service large hub airport in excess of $1,500,000 as a separate line item on the agenda and must provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment. Such contracts may not be approved, awarded, or ratified as part of a consent agenda.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides Microsoft-branded software licensing, subscriptions, support, and cloud services.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION, THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION AND THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) determined that no County Business Enterpris...
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