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a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute a Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment Program Agreement and a Microsoft Server Cloud Enrollment Program Agreement with Software House International, with a three year term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021 for the purpose of procuring volume Microsoft licenses (through the reseller SHI), including 3 annual True-ups, for a total cost of $1,829,010.
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard provisions within the agreements.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Deputy Purchasing Agent for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute a Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment Program Agreement and a Microsoft Server Cloud Enrollment Program Agreement with Software House International, with a three year term of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2021 for the purpose of procuring volume Microsoft licenses (through the reseller SHI), including 3 annual True-ups, for a total cost of $1,829,010.
b. Approve the NMC Chief Executive Officer's recommendation to accept non-standard provisions within the agreements.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) relies on Microsoft software and online services to operate its computers, servers, IT applications, and other digital capabilities. This encompasses Microsoft Windows (computers and servers), Microsoft Office Suite (word processing, spreadsheets and presentations), Microsoft Exchange (email), SQL Server (databases), Microsoft SharePoint Online (collaboration) and remote access, amongst others. Over the last decade, NMC has made significant investments in these product licenses. Maintaining our agreements with Microsoft are essential to preserving our software investments and supporting hospital computing operations. Approval to execute both enrollment agreements will allow NMC to maintain licensing an...
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