MDPLS MICROSOFT

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

Miami-Dade County Commissioners are considering ratifying an emergency contract, File Number 261152, for Microsoft licenses for the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS). The contract, valued at $1,700,000 for a three-year term, is with Insight Public Sector, Inc. The emergency was declared 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 county attempted to negotiate directly with Microsoft and through a competitive solicitation but faced evolving requirements and inflexibility. The contract aims to ensure continuity of services, public access to technology, and cybersecurity. The Board is asked to authorize the County Mayor or designee to exercise all contract provisions. The item is on the Consent Agenda for July 21, 2026.