(1) Waiver of the Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Section 3.07.065 of the Culver City Municipal Code and (2) Approval of an Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation (Dell Inc. LAR) for PC Operating System Office Professional software Client Access Licenses and Server Licenses. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 09/08/08 AGENDA ITEM: (1) Waiver of the Competitive Bidding Procedures Pursuant to Section 3.07.065 of the Culver City Municipal Code and (2) Approval of an Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft Corporation (Dell Inc. LAR) for PC Operating System Office Professional software Client Access Licenses and Server Licenses. Contact Person/Dept.: John H. Richo Phone Number: (310) 253 5950 Item Number: C 6 Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Public Hearing: Public Notification: Dell Inc. (Eddie Munoz 08/12/08) Master E Mail Notification List (09/03/08) Action Item: Attachments: X Department Approval: John H. Richo 8/13/08 Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (09/03/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (09/03/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (09/03/08) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement (Enterprise Agreement) with Microsoft Corporation (Redmond WA) using Dell Inc. (Round Rock TX) as the Large Account Reseller (LAR) for PC Operating Systems Office Professional Software Client Access Licenses and Software Assurance on Server Licenses. BACKGROUND: The City relies on Microsoft Operating Systems Office Productivity Software Client Access Licenses (CALs) and Server Products to run its desktop computers and servers. Microsoft Office includes word processing and spreadsheet applications along with presentation and database software. Office s E mail and Internet software is used for communication and research on a daily basis. The City also has purchased a range of department specific software for handling financial transactions time keep...
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