From
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Title
Purchase Agreement with SHI Government Solutions Inc. for 700 Microsoft Windows 10 Professional Licenses in the amount of $84,231.00 through a state interlocal agreement with DIR
Presenter
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie plans to upgrade 700 computers to Microsoft Windows 10 Professional. This will complete the project of upgrading all city computers to Windows 10. The upgrade will increase the performance on our computers. Built-in security protect against virus, phishing, Malware san spyware. Regular updates protect from the latest threat. Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 in the year 2020.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including DIR.
DIR provides statewide leadership and oversight for management of government information and communications technology. DIR has served in a leadership role to facilitate the state’s economic competitiveness through its ability to deliver quality information resources commodities and services at the lowest prices and best value for state and local government as well as the K-12 public and higher education systems.
SHI Government Solutions Inc. through their DIR contract offers the Microsoft Windows 10 Professional software, products, and related services the City requires.
Contract# DIR-TSO-4056 began January 17, 2018 and its current term will expire January 17, 2020, with two renewals remaining extending the contract expiration date through January 17, 2023.
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