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2 thoughts on “Request for Proposals (RFP) – Microsoft Licenses”

1. Questions on the Microsoft RFP

   1. It appears that all K-20 consortia members regardless of size receive EES Level-B pricing, which may only be granted by Microsoft in an amendment. Please verify that all K-20 institutions, both public and private, are eligible per Microsoft in that amendment.

   2. How much of the estimated $8,000,000.00 Microsoft contract are EES purchases versus Select purchases?

   3. Does each member institution have its own Select enrollment under the consortia Master?
   a. Are Select transactions processed through 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª orders, or through purchase orders place directly by the institution?
   i. If through the institution do they request to use purchasing cards?

   4. Does each member institution have its own Student Select enrollment under the consortia Master?
   a. Does each institution have a web storefront for its students, or is there one 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª web storefront for all students?
   i. Are those student purchases aggregated by 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª in a monthly report for the partner to in turn report to Microsoft?

   5. Is the 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª 3.5 % administration fee collected directly by 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª? If not, what is the administration fee payback structure for the LAR,Qquarterly, Monthly?

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   1. 1. It appears that all K-20 consortia members regardless of size receive EES Level-B pricing, which may only be granted by Microsoft in an amendment. Please verify that all K-20 institutions, both public and private, are eligible per Microsoft in that amendment.

      They are.

      2. How much of the estimated $8,000,000.00 Microsoft contract are EES purchases versus Select purchases?

      Its dynamic. Two years ago it was roughly 40 / 60, annuity agreement to Select. Now it is closer to 60 / 40. These are estimates and not a guarantee of sales.

      3. Does each member institution have its own Select enrollment under the consortia Master?

      We have some named Select accounts that have their own Select enrollment. When we purchase Select licenses on their behalf we indicate their Select number. Most are booked under 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª’s Select enrollment number.

      a. Are Select transactions processed through 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª orders, or through purchase orders place directly by the institution?

      The institution buys from 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª. 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª buys from the reseller on a monthly basis.

      i. If through the institution do they request to use purchasing cards?

      When members use P. cards that is all handled by 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª. 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª buys from the vendor using purchase orders and on terms of at least 30 days.

      4. Does each member institution have its own Student Select enrollment under the consortia Master?

      No. Some do, but most do not.

      a. Does each institution have a web storefront for its students, or is there one 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª web storefront for all students?

      One web storefront for all 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª members for student and staff personal purchases.

      i. Are those student purchases aggregated by 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª in a monthly report for the partner to in turn report to Microsoft?

      91·ïÃùÄñ³ª buys the Student Select licensing just as all licenses–aggregated on a monthly basis. 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª often reports breakout of purchases to Microsoft when they need further detail.

      5. Is the 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª 3.5 % administration fee collected directly by 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª? If not, what is the administration fee payback structure for the LAR,Qquarterly, Monthly?

      The fee is collected by 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª. 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª buys from the Vendor/LAR and the Vendor/LAR only needs to worry about the logistics and relationship with 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª. 91·ïÃùÄñ³ª brings the aggregated Microsoft business of hundreds of members to the Vendor/LAR. The Vendor/LAR does not need to worry about collecting from members, admin fees, or many of the details if the Vendor/LAR was dealing directly with each individual member.

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