MDPLS MICROSOFT

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to ratify an emergency contract for Microsoft licenses for the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS). The contract, valued at $1,700,000 for a three-year term, is awarded to Insight Public Sector, Inc. This emergency procurement was necessitated by Microsoft's transition from its Educational Licensing Program to its Nonprofit Licensing Program, which impacted MDPLS's ability to secure necessary licenses and maintain continuity of services, including public access to technology and cybersecurity. The county explored direct agreements with Microsoft and competitive solicitations but faced challenges due to evolving Microsoft requirements and inflexibility. Peer institutions nationwide reported similar difficulties. The contract expires January 14, 2029. The User Access Program applies; Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference do not.