ITEM: 10.7 CONSENT AGENDA- Dennis Peters, I.S. Director
Title
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,559.00 PLUS 6.875% STATE OF MN SALES TAX OF $3,132.18, TOTALING $48,691.18, TO SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, FOR MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT ANNUAL LICENSING RENEWAL
Background
Council is asked to approve the above referenced contract pursuant to the Blaine City Charter section 6.05, which requires City Council approval of all purchases or contracts in excess of $10,000.
With regard to the agreement, the City is entering the first year of a three-year Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft, based upon contracts negotiated by the State of Minnesota for 2013 through 2015. The licensing includes PC operating system support, Microsoft Office, network connectivity licensing, server licenses, as well as other specific licensed products.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the payment