From
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Title
Purchase of 700 Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise and Office 2016 Licenses for the City of Grand Prairie from SHI Government Solutions through DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-4092 in the total amount of $317,591
Presenter
Keshnel Penny, Chief Information Officer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie will be upgrading 700 of our computer systems to Microsoft Windows 10 and Office 2016. 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 on Windows 7 and Office 2010 on 1/2020.
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.
DIR contract no. DIR-TSO-4092 was effective February 21, 2018 and expires February 21, 2020 with two additional two-year renewals remaining.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the purchase of Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise and Office 2016 Licenses from SHI Government Solutions in the amount of $317,591 is available in the IT Capital Projects Funds (153210) WO #01816103 (Support Services)...
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