Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Microsoft M365 Suite of IT Services
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British Columbia |
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Dec 5, 2024 |
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Government of British Columbia |
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State & Local |
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- 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
- D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
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| Solicitation No: |
NOI 1220-2024-3488 |
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Opportunity ID:
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NOI 1220-2024-3488
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Opportunity Description:
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Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Microsoft M365 Suite of IT Services
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Software
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Notice of Intent (BPS)
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Issue Date and Time (Pacific Time):
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2024-12-05 12:10:20 PM
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Closing Date and Time (Pacific Time):
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2024-12-16 2:00:00 PM
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# of Amendments:
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0
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Last Updated:
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2024-12-05 12:10:20 PM
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Organization (Issued by):
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City of Abbotsford
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Organization (Issued for):
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Interested Vendor List Available:
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Opportunity Description
Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Microsoft M365 Suite of IT Services
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General information for Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Microsoft M365 Suite of IT Services - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0
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City of Abbotsford
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General information for Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Microsoft M365 Suite of IT Services - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0
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Main Commodity
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Software
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BC GSIN Commodities
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Lot #
Lot refers to a stage in an RFx.
1
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Issue Date
2024-12-05 12:10:20 PM
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Closing Date and Time
2024-12-16 2:00:00 PM
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Delivery of Submissions
Submissions must be submitted using one of the following delivery methods:
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General information for Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Microsoft M365 Suite of IT Services - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0
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Delivery of Submissions
Submissions must be submitted using one of the following delivery methods:
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BC Bid Electronic Submission: Submit an electronic Submission using BC Bid. Only pre-authorized electronic bidders registered on the BC Bid system can make an electronic Submission using the BC Bid system.
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The City uses the
bids&tenders
platform to source goods, services, and construction.
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All documents including addenda, amendments, and additional information will be published on this site.
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Responses to posted opportunities are collected through
bids&tenders
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All respondents must have a vendor account with the City’s electronic bidding system at
https://abbotsford.bidsandtenders.ca
and must be registered as a plan taker for this opportunity. This will enable the respondent to download the solicitation document, to ask questions, to receive addenda email notifications, download addenda, and submit their quotation electronically through the bidding system.
The City uses the
bids&tenders
platform to source goods, services, and construction.
All respondents must have a vendor account with the City’s electronic bidding system at https://abbotsford.bidsandtenders.ca and must be registered as a plan taker for this opportunity. This will enable the respondent to download the solicitation document, to ask questions, to receive addenda email notifications, download addenda, and submit their quotation electronically through the bidding system.
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Summary Details
File: 1220-2024-3488 – Microsoft M365 Suite of IT Services
Notice of Intent to Award a Contract
Notice is hereby given that the City of Abbotsford (the “City”) is contemplating making a direct award of a contract to Microsoft Canada Inc (the “Service Provider”) for the following:
The contract will be for three (3) years from March 1, 2025 to Feb 29, 2028 and the contract amount for the three years is up to a maximum of $1,575,000.00. The value of the contract from March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2025 is $5,695,328.15 (subscription costs).
Background
The current contract with Microsoft Canada Inc expires on February 28, 2025. The City of Abbotsford (“City”) is participating in the Provincial “Microsoft Business and Services Agreement (“MBSA”) which entitles the City to pricing “Level D”.
Scope of Services of Specifications
Rationale for Contemplating a Direct Award
The City is contemplating a direct award with the Supplier for the following reasons:
Contract Value:
The value of the contract is expected not to exceed
$7,270,328.15
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plus applicable taxes.
Submission of Objection Notice
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ny Respondents that still wish to object to this decision they should email their objection to the attention of
Sailesh Kapadia, Buyer III
, Procurement Services at
https://abbotsford.bidsandtenders.ca
by Monday, December 16, 2024
no later than 2:00 p.m. local time.
Submissions by other methods will not be accepted.
Respondents objecting must outline specific reasons for their objection in their email as well as demonstrate their ability to perform the contemplated work and/or services and show availability and resources. The Respondent’s ability to provide goods and services of the same or better quality and price and within the required period will be the key criteria used in the consideration of any Respondent’s objections.
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Estimated Contract Duration (in months)
The estimated contract duration includes the full length of the contract, including any potential extensions. Further details on the contract term may be described in the Rfx document and is subject to contract finalizaton.
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