MDPLS MICROSOFT

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering the ratification of an emergency contract (No. E-10663) with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Microsoft licenses and subscription services. The contract is valued at $1,700,000 for a three-year term, ending January 14, 2029. This emergency procurement was necessary due to Microsoft's transition from its Educational Licensing Program to its Nonprofit Licensing Program, which impacted Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) and other public library entities nationwide. The Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD) declared an emergency on January 15, 2026, to ensure continuity of services, cybersecurity, and data protection. Previous attempts to secure a direct agreement with Microsoft or use cooperative contracts were unsuccessful due to evolving requirements and Microsoft's inflexibility. The item is scheduled for an agenda on July 21, 2026. The User Access Program applies, but Small Business Enterprise measures, Local Preference, and Living Wage Ordinance do not.