MDPLS MICROSOFT

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to ratify an emergency contract, E-10663, for MDPLS Microsoft Licenses with Insight Public Sector, Inc. The contract is for $1,700,000.00 for a three-year term, ending January 14, 2029. This emergency was declared by the Communications, Information and Technology Department (CITD) Director on January 15, 2026, due to disruptions caused by Microsoft's transition from its Educational Licensing Program to its Nonprofit Licensing Program, impacting the Miami-Dade Public Library System's (MDPLS) ability to provide technology services and cybersecurity. The county attempted to negotiate a direct agreement with Microsoft and explore competitive bids through resellers, but faced challenges with evolving requirements and Microsoft's inflexibility. Peer institutions nationwide reported similar difficulties. The contract will be managed by the CITD on behalf of MDPLS. The User Access Program applies, but Small Business Enterprise measures, Local Preference, and Living Wage Ordinance do not.