MDPLS MICROSOFT

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is ratifying 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 action is necessary due to Microsoft's transition from its Educational Licensing Program to its Nonprofit Licensing Program, which impacted MDPLS's eligibility for discounted pricing and created procurement challenges. The emergency was declared on January 15, 2026, to ensure continuity of services, cybersecurity, and data protection. The county attempted to negotiate directly with Microsoft and explore other procurement avenues but faced inflexibility and evolving requirements. Peer institutions nationwide reported similar difficulties. The contract expires on January 14, 2029. The User Access Program applies, but Small Business Enterprise measures, Local Preference, and Living Wage Ordinance do not.