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 and subscription services 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 created significant procurement challenges and necessitated an emergency declaration by the Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD) Director on January 15, 2026, to ensure continuity of services, public access to technology, and cybersecurity. The county attempted to negotiate directly with Microsoft and explore competitive solicitations but faced evolving requirements and inflexibility. Peer institutions nationwide reported similar difficulties. The contract expires on January 14, 2029. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to exercise all contract provisions.