MDPLS MICROSOFT

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners ratified an emergency contract for Microsoft licenses and subscription services for the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS). The contract, valued at $1,700,000 for a three-year term, was awarded to Insight Public Sector, Inc. The emergency was declared due to Microsoft's transition from its Educational Licensing Program to its Nonprofit Licensing Program, which created complexities and delays in securing necessary licenses. This transition impacted MDPLS's ability to provide public access to technology and ensure continuity of services. The county attempted to negotiate a direct agreement with Microsoft but was unsuccessful. Peer institutions nationwide reported similar challenges. The ratified contract expires on January 14, 2029. The User Access Program applies, but Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference do not.