RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-874

A resolution approving a contract with Microsoft Corporation for software support and maintenance for the Information Technology Services Department.

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the services and supplies to be provided by Mircorsoft Corporation meet the standards authorizing the use of a sole source contract; and,

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00);” and,

WHEREAS, approval of the Contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County by providing an economical and efficient means of providing software support and maintenance for the Information Technology Services Department.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1: That the Contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Microsoft Corporation, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

SECTION 2: That any amendments, renewals, or extension of the terms of the Agreement must be approved by Resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

SECTION 3: That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Ronnie Steine

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee
Introduced:	October 15, 2013
Adopted:	October 15, 2013
Approved:	October 17, 2013
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