TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Utilization of the State of Florida Contract No. 43230000-23-NASPO-ACS With Insight Public Sector for Information Technology Equipment, Supplies, Services and Software on an As-Needed Basis in an Amount Not to Exceed $350,000 Annually Through the Term Ending Date of April 27, 2027, and Authorize the City Manager to Approve any Modifications or Terminations in Concurrence With the State of Florida.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve utilization of the State of Florida Contract No. 43230000-23-NASPO-ACS with Insight Public Sector for information technology equipment, supplies, services and software on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $350,000 annually through the term ending date of April 27, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with the State of Florida.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve utilization of the State of Florida Contract No. 43230000-23-NASPO-ACS with Insight Public Sector for information technology equipment, supplies, services and software on an as-needed basis in an amount not to exceed $350,000 annually through the term ending date of April 27, 2027, and authorize the City Manager to approve any modifications or terminations in concurrence with the State of Florida.
* Pros:
o Leverages a State-Approved Contract Vehicle: Using the State of Florida National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) Contract ensures compliance with all statewide procurement standards, reducing administrative burden and eliminating the need for a separate competitive solicitation.
o Cost Efficiency and Pre-Negotiated Pricing: The Contract provides competitively bid, pre-negotiated pricing that often results in lower costs for software licensing and value-added services compared to standalone local procurement.
o Streamlined Procurement and Fas...
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