CC MEETING: December 5, 2023
DATE: November 13, 2023
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Chris Chiancone, Chief Information Officer
Chrystal Davis, Assistant City Manager
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Consider Approval Of The Renewal Of Microsoft Unified Support From Microsoft Corporation Through A Cooperative Purchasing Agreement With DIR In An Amount Not To Exceed $65,000.00.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Carrollton utilizes a vast array of Microsoft Products and Services which are all supported under the City’s Unified Support Contract directly with Microsoft. These products include, but are not limited to, desktop and server operating systems, Office 365, Azure cloud, and others. We renew this contract annually based on current product and service usage and utilization, as well as future roadmap implementations. The renewal includes engagements which insure the City is utilizing the services and products we own to their fullest ability.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The agenda item aligns with the council's objective of utilizing technology to enhance our productivity and effectiveness. The allocated budget for these items is in the specified Information Technology account.
ACCTG UNIT ACCOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT
151001 61190 $65,000.00
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approve this expenditure for Microsoft Unified Support through Microsoft Corporation on a DIR contract for a total not to exceed $65,000.00.