MDPLS MICROSOFT

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering ratifying an emergency contract (No. E-10663) with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Microsoft licenses and subscription services for the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS). The contract is valued at $1,700,000 for a three-year term. An 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. The county attempted to negotiate directly with Microsoft and explore other procurement avenues but faced inflexibility and evolving requirements. Peer institutions nationwide reported similar challenges. The contract aims to ensure continuity of public technology access, core services, online resources, and cybersecurity for MDPLS. The User Access Program applies, but Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference do not.