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Direct Award for Microsoft 365 Suite Licensing Renewal by City of Abbotsford

This opportunity involves the City of Abbotsford's intent to directly award a contract for Microsoft 365 Suite Licensing renewal, which is essential for maintaining its operational infrastructure and supporting critical business functions. - Government Buyer: - City of Abbotsford - OEMs and Vendors: - Microsoft (OEM) - Softchoice (current partner of record and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Microsoft 365 Suite Licensing renewal - No specific part numbers or license counts provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award justified by operational continuity, avoidance of service disruption, high transition costs, financial impact, security vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements - Estimated contract value up to $650,000 CAD plus applicable taxes - Contract term is three years - The procurement is for software licensing renewal, not hardware or physical goods

Description

The City of Abbotsford intends to make a direct award contract for the continued use of Microsoft 365 Suite Licensing, which is integral to their operational infrastructure and supports critical business functions. The contract is justified by the need for operational continuity, avoidance of service disruption, high transition costs, financial impact, security vulnerabilities, and compliance requirements. The vendor is Softchoice, the current partner of record, and the contract term is three years from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with an estimated value up to $650,000 CAD plus applicable taxes. Objections to the direct award must be submitted by October 17, 2025.

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