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Mayor James K. Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Lincoln,District 2
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Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
September 10, 2025
Agenda Item Number: S2
2023-4335
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Alan MacEachern
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment Agreement for a total
period of 3 8 Months (3 6 month new term plus 2 month extension to align with October 1 of the
County's Fiscal Year) at an - Annual cost of$258,679.26 Per Year- $819,149.86 total for 38 months as
outlined in the SHI International Corp. pricing proposal. SHI is the authorized reseller of Microsoft
products.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Monroe County BOCC is currently enrolled in the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program or Enterprise
Agreement (EA) State and Local under Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) Enterprise
Agreement number 5854775 and has utilized this structure for more than a decade - this program
provides valuable software assurance and beneficial negotiated pricing for Microsoft products. This
agenda item is a request to extend that Enterprise Agreement through an Enterprise Enrollment
Agreement for an additional 38 months (36 months new term plus 2 months to align with the County's
Fiscal Year of October 1) through our Microsoft Reseller SHI International Corp. (SHI). The SHI
pricing proposal utilizes competitively bid pricing offered under Sourcewell- Technology Products &
Solutions Contract# 121923
The contract is a renewal of EA 72227684 through SHI International Corp. for Microsoft Licenses
relating to our Microsoft Windows desktop environment (Operating System and Office), physical and
virtual Microsoft servers, Microsoft SQL Server, online services such as Microsoft 365 and other
Microsoft tools such as Project, Visio and Visual Studio. This is a renewal to continue to license client
access to Windows Servers, Exchange, Microsoft 365 and other Microsoft tools. In addition to the
BOCC/Fire Rescue departments, this EA also supports the County Attorney, Guardian Ad Litem, the
Tourist Development Council and the Medical Examiner.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
October 19th, 2022 - Item C 16 - 3 Year Renewal at $244,151.96 per year
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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Yes
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
DOCUMENTATION:
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners with Florida DMS Agreement.pdf
SHI Contract 121923 and SHI Quote 26396333.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$258,679.26 per year budgeted in IT Cost Center 05002.
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Program Signature Form
MBA/MBSA number I I AMD000459095
Agreement number 5854775
Note: Enter the applicable active numbers associated with the documents below. Microsoft requires the
associated active number be indicated here, or listed below as new.
For the purposes of this form, "Customer" can mean the signing entity, Enrolled Affiliate,
Government Partner, Institution,or other party entering into a volume licensing program agreement.
This signature form and all contract documents identified in the table below are entered into between
the Customer and the Microsoft Affiliate signing, as of the effective date identified below.
Contract Document • or • •
Enterprise Enrollment Indirect X20-10636
Product Selection Form 3049497.007 PSF
Enterprise Amendment M97- 72967974
By signing below, Customer and the Microsoft Affiliate agree that both parties (1) have received, read
and understand the above contract documents, including any websites or documents incorporated by
reference and any amendments and (2) agree to be bound by the terms of all such documents.
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Name of Entity(must be legal entity name)* Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Signature*
Printed First and Last Name*
Printed Title
Signature Date*
Tax I D
*indicates required field
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Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation
Signature
Printed First and Last Name
Printed Title
Signature Date
(date Microsoft Affiliate countersigns)
Agreement Effective Date
(may be ditterent than Microsott's signature date)
Optional 2nd Customer signature or Outsourcer signature (if applicable)
Name of Entity(must be legal entity name)*
Signature*
Printed First and Last Name*
Printed Title
Signature Date*
*indicates required field
Outsourcer
Name of Entity(must be legal entity name)*
Signature*
Printed First and Last Name*
Printed Title
Signature Date*
*indicates required field
If Customer requires additional contacts or is reporting multiple previous Enrollments, include the
appropriate form(s)with this signature form.
After this signature form is signed by the Customer, send it and the Contract Documents to Customer's
channel partner or Microsoft account manager,who must submit them to the following address. When
the signature form is fully executed by Microsoft, Customer will receive a confirmation copy.
Microsoft Corporation
Dept. 551, Volume Licensing
6880 Sierra Center Parkway
Reno, Nevada 89511
USA
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Enterprise Enrollment State and Local
Enterprise Enrollment number 72967974 Framework ID
(Microsoft to complete) (if applicable)
Previous Enrollment number 72227684
(Reseller to complete)
This Enrollment must be attached to a signature form to be valid.
This Microsoft Enterprise Enrollment is entered into between the entities as identified in the signature form
as of the effective date. Enrolled Affiliate represents and warrants it is the same Customer, or an Affiliate of
the Customer, that entered into the Enterprise Agreement identified on the program signature form.
This Enrollment consists of: (1) these terms and conditions, (2) the terms of the Enterprise Agreement
identified on the signature form, (3) the Product Selection Form, (4) the Product Terms, (5) any
Supplemental Contact Information Form, Previous Agreement/Enrollment form, and other forms that may
be required, and (6) any order submitted under this Enrollment. This Enrollment may only be entered into
under a 2011 or later Enterprise Agreement. By entering into this Enrollment, Enrolled Affiliate agrees to
be bound by the terms and conditions of the Enterprise Agreement.
All terms used but not defined are located at http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contracts. In the event of
any conflict the terms of this Agreement control.
Effective date. If Enrolled Affiliate is renewing Software Assurance or Subscription Licenses from one or
more previous Enrollments or agreements, then the effective date will be the day after the first prior
Enrollment or agreement expires or terminates. If this Enrollment is renewed, the effective date of the
renewal term will be the day after the Expiration Date of the initial term. Otherwise, the effective date will
be the date this Enrollment is accepted by Microsoft. Any reference to "anniversary date" refers to the
anniversary of the effective date of the applicable initial or renewal term for each year this Enrollment is in
effect.
Term. The initial term of this Enrollment will expire on the last day of the month, 36 full calendar months
from the effective date of the initial term. The renewal term will expire 36 full calendar months after the
effective date of the renewal term.
Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions.
Terms used but not defined in this Enrollment will have the definition in the Enterprise Agreement. The
following definitions are used in this Enrollment:
"Additional Product" means any Product identified as such in the Product Terms and chosen by Enrolled
Affiliate under this Enrollment.
"Community" means the community consisting of one or more of the following: (1) a Government, (2) an
Enrolled Affiliate using eligible Government Community Cloud Services to provide solutions to a
Government or a qualified member of the Community, or(3)a Customer with Customer Data that is subject
to Government regulations for which Customer determines and Microsoft agrees that the use of
Government Community Cloud Services is appropriate to meet Customer's regulatory requirements.
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Membership in the Community is ultimately at Microsoft's discretion, which may vary by Government
Community Cloud Service.
"Enterprise Online Service" means any Online Service designated as an Enterprise Online Service in the
Product Terms and chosen by Enrolled Affiliate under this Enrollment. Enterprise Online Services are
treated as Online Services, except as noted.
"Enterprise Product" means any Desktop Platform Product that Microsoft designates as an Enterprise
Product in the Product Terms and chosen by Enrolled Affiliate under this Enrollment. Enterprise Products
must be licensed for all Qualified Devices and Qualified Users on an Enterprise-wide basis under this
program.
"Expiration Date" means the date upon which the Enrollment expires.
"Federal Agency" means a bureau, office, agency, department or other entity of the United States
Government.
"Government" means a Federal Agency, State/Local Entity, or Tribal Entity acting in its governmental
capacity.
"Government Community Cloud Services" means Microsoft Online Services that are provisioned in
Microsoft's multi-tenant data centers for exclusive use by or for the Community and offered in accordance
with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-145. Microsoft
Online Services that are Government Community Cloud Services are designated as such in the Use Rights
and Product Terms.
"Industry Device" (also known as line of business device) means any device that: (1) is not useable in its
deployed configuration as a general purpose personal computing device (such as a personal computer), a
multi-function server, or a commercially viable substitute for one of these systems; and (2)only employs an
industry or task-specific software program (e.g. a computer-aided design program used by an architect or
a point of sale program) ("Industry Program"). The device may include features and functions derived from
Microsoft software or third-party software. If the device performs desktop functions (such as email, word
processing, spreadsheets, database, network or Internet browsing, or scheduling, or personal finance),
then the desktop functions: (1) may only be used for the purpose of supporting the Industry Program
functionality; and (2) must be technically integrated with the Industry Program or employ technically
enforced policies or architecture to operate only when used with the Industry Program functionality.
"Managed Device" means any device on which any Affiliate in the Enterprise directly or indirectly controls
one or more operating system environments. Examples of Managed Devices can be found in the Product
Terms.
"Qualified Device" means any device that is used by or for the benefit of Enrolled Affiliate's Enterprise and
is: (1) a personal desktop computer, portable computer, workstation, or similar device capable of running
Windows Pro locally(in a physical or virtual operating system environment), or(2)a device used to access
a virtual desktop infrastructure ("VDI"). Qualified Devices do not include any device that is: (1) designated
as a server and not used as a personal computer, (2)an Industry Device, or(3) not a Managed Device. At
its option, the Enrolled Affiliate may designate any device excluded above (e.g., Industry Device) that is
used by or for the benefit of the Enrolled Affiliate's Enterprise as a Qualified Device for all or a subset of
Enterprise Products or Online Services the Enrolled Affiliate has selected.
"Qualified User" means a person (e.g., employee, consultant, contingent staff) who: (1) is a user of a
Qualified Device, or (2) accesses any server software requiring an Enterprise Product Client Access
License or any Enterprise Online Service. It does not include a person who accesses server software or
an Online Service solely under a License identified in the Qualified User exemptions in the Product Terms.
"Reseller" means an entity authorized by Microsoft to resell Licenses under this program and engaged by
an Enrolled Affiliate to provide pre- and post-transaction assistance related to this agreement;
"Reserved License" means for an Online Service identified as eligible for true-ups in the Product Terms,
the License reserved by Enrolled Affiliate prior to use and for which Microsoft will make the Online Service
available for activation.
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"State/Local Entity" means (1) any agency of a state or local government in the United States, or (2) any
United States county, borough, commonwealth, city, municipality, town, township, special purpose district,
or other similar type of governmental instrumentality established by the laws of Customer's state and
located within Customer's state's jurisdiction and geographic boundaries.
"Tribal Entity" means a federally recognized tribal entity performing tribal governmental functions and
eligible for funding and services from the U.S. Department of Interior by virtue of its status as an Indian
tribe.
"Use Rights" means, with respect to any licensing program, the use rights or terms of service for each
Product and version published for that licensing program at the Volume Licensing Site and updated from
time to time. The Use Rights include the Product-Specific License Terms, the License Model terms, the
Universal License Terms, the Data Protection Terms, and the Other Legal Terms. The Use Rights
supersede the terms of any end user license agreement (on-screen or otherwise) that accompanies a
Product.
"Volume Licensing Site" means http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/contracts or a successor site.
2. Order requirements.
a. Minimum order requirements. Enrolled Affiliate's Enterprise must have a minimum of 250
Qualified Users or Qualified Devices. The initial order must include at least 250 Licenses for
Enterprise Products or Enterprise Online Services.
(i) Enterprise commitment. Enrolled Affiliate must order enough Licenses to cover all
Qualified Users or Qualified Devices, depending on the License Type, with one or more
Enterprise Products or a mix of Enterprise Products and the corresponding Enterprise
Online Services (as long as all Qualified Devices not covered by a License are only used
by users covered with a user License).
(ii) Enterprise Online Services only. If no Enterprise Product is ordered, then Enrolled
Affiliate need only maintain at least 250 Subscription Licenses for Enterprise Online
Services.
b. Additional Products. Upon satisfying the minimum order requirements above, Enrolled
Affiliate may order Additional Products.
c. Use Rights for Enterprise Products. For Enterprise Products, if a new Product version has
more restrictive use rights than the version that is current at the start of the applicable initial or
renewal term of the Enrollment, those more restrictive use rights will not apply to Enrolled
Affiliate's use of that Product during that term.
d. Country of usage. Enrolled Affiliate must specify the countries where Licenses will be used
on its initial order and on any additional orders.
e. Resellers. Enrolled Affiliate must choose and maintain a Reseller authorized in the United
States. Enrolled Affiliate will acquire its Licenses through its chosen Reseller. Orders must be
submitted to the Reseller who will transmit the order to Microsoft. The Reseller and Enrolled
Affiliate determine pricing and payment terms as between them, and Microsoft will invoice the
Reseller based on those terms. Throughout this Agreement the term"price" refers to reference
price. Resellers and other third parties do not have authority to bind or impose any obligation
or liability on Microsoft.
f. Adding Products.
(i) Adding new Products not previously ordered. New Enterprise Products or Enterprise
Online Services may be added at any time by contacting a Microsoft Account Manager or
Reseller. New Additional Products, other than Online Services, may be used if an order is
placed in the month the Product is first used. For Additional Products that are Online
Services, an initial order for the Online Service is required prior to use.
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(ii) Adding Licenses for previously ordered Products. Additional Licenses for previously
ordered Products other than Online Services may be added at any time but must be
included in the next true-up order. Additional Licenses for Online Services must be ordered
prior to use, unless the Online Services are (1) identified as eligible for true-up in the
Product Terms or(2) included as part of other Licenses.
g. True-up requirements. Enrolled Affiliate must submit an annual true-up order that accounts
for any changes since the initial order or last order. If there are no changes, then an update
statement must be submitted instead of a true-up order.
(i) Enterprise Products. For Enterprise Products, Enrolled Affiliate must determine the
number of Qualified Devices and Qualified Users (if ordering user-based Licenses) at the
time the true-up order is placed and must order additional Licenses for all Qualified Devices
and Qualified Users that are not already covered by existing Licenses, including any
Enterprise Online Services.
(ii) Additional Products. For Additional Products that have been previously ordered under
this Enrollment, Enrolled Affiliate must determine the maximum number of Additional
Products used since the latter of the initial order, the last true-up order, or the prior
anniversary date and submit a true-up order that accounts for any increase.
(iii) Online Services. For Online Services identified as eligible for true-up in the Product
Terms, Enrolled Affiliate may place a reservation order for the additional Licenses prior to
use and payment may be deferred until the next true-up order. Microsoft will provide a
report of Reserved Licenses ordered but not yet invoiced to Enrolled Affiliate and its
Reseller. Reserved Licenses will be invoiced retrospectively to the month in which they
were ordered.
(iv) Subscription License reductions. Enrolled Affiliate may reduce the quantity of
Subscription Licenses at the Enrollment anniversary date on a prospective basis if
permitted in the Product Terms, as follows:
1) For Subscription Licenses that are part of an Enterprise-wide purchase, Licenses may
be reduced if the total quantity of Licenses and Software Assurance for an applicable
group meets or exceeds the quantity of Qualified Devices and Qualified Users (if
ordering user-based Licenses) identified on the Product Selection Form, and includes
any additional Qualified Devices and Qualified Users added in any prior true-up orders.
Step-up Licenses do not count towards this total count.
2) For Enterprise Online Services in a given Product pool that are not a part of an
Enterprise-wide purchase, Licenses can be reduced as long as (a) the initial order
minimum requirements are maintained and (b) all then-active users of each Online
Service are included the total quantity of Licenses remaining after the reduction. An
Enrolled Affiliate may reduce Licenses for Online Services on or before the Enrollment
anniversary date and place a reservation order for such licenses within 90 days after
the anniversary date; however, any licenses ordered as described in this section will
be invoiced to the Enrolled Affiliate for the time period the licenses were made
available.
3) For Additional Products available as Subscription Licenses, Enrolled Affiliate may
reduce the Licenses. If the License count is reduced to zero, then Enrolled Affiliate's
use of the applicable Subscription License will be cancelled.
Invoices will be adjusted to reflect any reductions in Subscription Licenses at the true-up
order Enrollment anniversary date and effective as of such date.
(v) Update statement. An update statement must be submitted instead of a true-up order if,
since the initial order or last true-up order, Enrolled Affiliate's Enterprise: (1) has not
changed the number of Qualified Devices and Qualified Users licensed with Enterprise
Products or Enterprise Online Services; and (2) has not increased its usage of Additional
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Products. This update statement must be signed by Enrolled Affiliate's authorized
representative.
(vi) True-up order period. The true-up order or update statement must be received by
Microsoft between 60 and 30 days prior to each Enrollment anniversary date. The third-
year true-up order or update statement is due within 30 days prior to the Expiration Date,
and any license reservations within this 30 day period will not be accepted. Enrolled Affiliate
may submit true-up orders more often to account for increases in Product usage, but an
annual true-up order or update statement must still be submitted during the annual order
period.
(vii)Late true-up order. If the true-up order or update statement is not received when due,
Microsoft may invoice Reseller for all Reserved Licenses not previously invoiced and
Subscription License reductions cannot be reported until the following Enrollment
anniversary date (or at Enrollment renewal, as applicable).
h. Step-up Licenses. For Licenses eligible for a step-up under this Enrollment, Enrolled Affiliate
may step-up to a higher edition or suite as follows:
(i) For step-up Licenses included on an initial order, Enrolled Affiliate may order according to
the true-up process.
(ii) If step-up Licenses are not included on an initial order, Enrolled Affiliate may step-up
initially by following the process described in the Section titled "Adding new Products not
previously ordered," then for additional step-up Licenses, by following the true-up order
process.
i. Clerical errors. Microsoft may correct clerical errors in this Enrollment, and any documents
submitted with or under this Enrollment, by providing notice by email and a reasonable
opportunity for Enrolled Affiliate to object to the correction. Clerical errors include minor
mistakes, unintentional additions and omissions. This provision does not apply to material
terms, such as the identity, quantity or price of a Product ordered.
j. Verifying compliance. Microsoft may, in its discretion and at its expense, verify compliance
with this Enrollment as set forth in the Enterprise Agreement.
3. Pricing.
a. Price Levels. For both the initial and any renewal term Enrolled Affiliate's Price Level for all
Products ordered under this Enrollment will be Level"D"throughout the term of the Enrollment.
b. Setting Prices. Unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the parties and except for Online
Services designated in the Product Terms as being exempt from fixed pricing, Enrolled
Affiliate's prices for each Product or Service will be established by its Reseller. As long as
Enrolled Affiliate continues to qualify for the same price level, Microsoft's prices for Resellers
for each Product or Service ordered will be fixed throughout the applicable initial or renewal
Enrollment term. Microsoft's prices to Resellers are reestablished at the beginning of the
renewal term.
4. Payment terms.
For the initial or renewal order, Microsoft will invoice Enrolled Affiliate's Reseller in three equal annual
installments. The first installment will be invoiced upon Microsoft's acceptance of this Enrollment and
remaining installments will be invoiced on each subsequent Enrollment anniversary date. Subsequent
orders are invoiced upon acceptance of the order and Enrolled Affiliate may elect to pay annually or upfront
for Online Services and upfront for all other Licenses.
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5. End of Enrollment term and termination.
a. General. At the Expiration Date, Enrolled Affiliate must immediately order and pay for Licenses
for Products it has used but has not previously submitted an order, except as otherwise
provided in this Enrollment.
b. Renewal option. At the Expiration Date of the initial term, Enrolled Affiliate can renew
Products by renewing this Enrollment for one additional 36-month term or by signing a new
Enrollment. Microsoft must receive a Renewal Form, Product Selection Form, and renewal
order prior to or at the Expiration Date. Microsoft will not unreasonably reject any renewal.
Microsoft may make changes to this program that will make it necessary for Customer and its
Enrolled Affiliates to enter into new agreements and Enrollments at renewal.
c. If Enrolled Affiliate elects not to renew.
(i) Software Assurance. If Enrolled Affiliate elects not to renew Software Assurance for any
Product under its Enrollment, then Enrolled Affiliate will not be permitted to order Software
Assurance later without first acquiring a new License with Software Assurance.
(ii) Online Services eligible for an Extended Term. For Online Services identified as eligible
for an Extended Term in the Product Terms, the following options are available at the end
of the Enrollment initial or renewal term.
1) Extended Term. Licenses for Online Services will automatically expire in accordance
with the terms of the Enrollment. An extended term option that allows Online Services
to continue month-to-month ("Extended Term") is available. During the Extended
Term, Online Services will be invoiced monthly at the then-current published price as
of the Expiration Date plus a 3% administrative fee for up to one year. If Enrolled
Affiliate wants an Extended Term, Enrolled Affiliate must submit a request to Microsoft
at least 30 days prior to the Expiration Date.
2) Cancellation during Extended Term. At any time during the first twelve months of
the Extended Term, Enrolled Affiliate may terminate the Extended Term by submitting
a notice of cancellation to Microsoft for each Online Service. Thereafter, Microsoft may
condition the continued use of each Online Service on the acceptance of new terms
by the Enrolled Affiliate. Enrolled Affiliate will be notified in writing of any new terms at
least 60 days before any such changes take effect. Enrolled Affiliate acknowledges
and agrees that after the notice described in this section, its continued use of each
Online Service after the effective date provided in the notice will constitute its
acceptance of the new terms. If Enrolled Affiliate does not agree to the new terms, it
must stop using the Online Services and terminate the Extended Term as provided in
this section. Enrolled Affiliate's termination under this section will be effective at the
end of the month following 30 days after Microsoft has received the notice.
(iii) Subscription Licenses and Online Services not eligible for an Extended Term. If
Enrolled Affiliate elects not to renew, the Licenses will be cancelled and will terminate as
of the Expiration Date. Any associated media must be uninstalled and destroyed and
Enrolled Affiliate's Enterprise must discontinue use. Microsoft may request written
certification to verify compliance.
d. Termination for cause. Any termination for cause of this Enrollment will be subject to the
"Termination for cause" section of the Agreement. In addition, it shall be a breach of this
Enrollment if Enrolled Affiliate or any Affiliate in the Enterprise that uses Government
Community Cloud Services fails to meet and maintain the conditions of membership in the
definition of Community.
e. Early termination. Any early termination of this Enrollment will be subject to the "Early
Termination" Section of the Enterprise Agreement.
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For Subscription Licenses, in the event of a breach by Microsoft, or if Microsoft terminates an
Online Service for regulatory reasons, Microsoft will issue Reseller a credit for any amount paid
in advance for the period after termination.
6. Government Community Cloud.
a. Community requirements. If Enrolled Affiliate purchases Government Community Cloud
Services, Enrolled Affiliate certifies that it is a member of the Community and agrees to use
Government Community Cloud Services solely in its capacity as a member of the Community
and, for eligible Government Community Cloud Services, for the benefit of end users that are
members of the Community. Use of Government Community Cloud Services by an entity that
is not a member of the Community or to provide services to non-Community members is strictly
prohibited and could result in termination of Enrolled Affiliate's license(s) for Government
Community Cloud Services without notice. Enrolled Affiliate acknowledges that only
Community members may use Government Community Cloud Services.
b. All terms and conditions applicable to non-Government Community Cloud Services also apply
to their corresponding Government Community Cloud Services, except as otherwise noted in
the Use Rights, Product Terms, and this Enrollment.
c. Enrolled Affiliate may not deploy or use Government Community Cloud Services and
corresponding non-Government Community Cloud Services in the same domain.
d. Use Rights for Government Community Cloud Services. For Government Community
Cloud Services, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Use Rights:
(i) Government Community Cloud Services will be offered only within the United States.
(ii) Additional European Terms, as set forth in the Use Rights, will not apply.
(iii) References to geographic areas in the Use Rights with respect to the location of Customer
Data at rest, as set forth in the Use Rights, refer only to the United States.
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Enrollment Details
1. Enrolled Affiliate's Enterprise.
Identify which Agency Affiliates are included in the Enterprise. (Required) Enrolled Affiliate's Enterprise
must consist of entire offices, bureaus, agencies, departments or other entities of Enrolled Affiliate, not
partial offices, bureaus, agencies, or departments, or other partial entities. Check only one box in this
section. If no boxes are checked, Microsoft will deem the Enterprise to include the Enrolled Affiliate only. If
more than one box is checked, Microsoft will deem the Enterprise to include the largest number of Affiliates:
0 Enrolled Affiliate only
❑ Enrolled Affiliate and the following Affiliate(s):
Unless specifically identified above, all Affiliates of Customer, either existing at the execution of this
Enrollment or created or acquired after the execution of this Enrollment, will be excluded from the
Enterprise. To request that an additional Affiliate be included in Customer's Enterprise, Customer must
identify an Affiliate to Microsoft in writing and provide any required documentation. Microsoft will reasonably
review requests under this paragraph and may approve the inclusion of an Affiliate in Customer's Enterprise
in its sole discretion.
2. Contact information.
Each party will notify the other in writing if any of the information in the following contact information page(s)
changes. The asterisks (*) indicate required fields. By providing contact information, Enrolled Affiliate
consents to its use for purposes of administering this Enrollment by Microsoft, its Affiliates,and other parties
that help administer this Enrollment. The personal information provided in connection with this Enrollment
will be used and protected in accordance with the privacy statement available at
https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter.
a. Primary contact. This contact is the primary contact for the Enrollment from within Enrolled
Affiliate's Enterprise. This contact is also an Online Administrator for the Volume Licensing
Service Center and may grant online access to others. The primary contact will be the default
contact for all purposes unless separate contacts are identified for specific purposes
Name of entity(must be legal entity name)*Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Contact name: First*Joe Middle Last*Tuttle
Contact email address*tuttle-joe@monroecounty-fl.gov
Street address* 102050 Overseas Hwy, Suite 222
City* Key Largo
State* F L
Postal code*33037-2763 -
(Please provide the zip + 4, e.g. xxxxx-xxxx)
Country* United States
Phone* 305-295-5101
Tax ID
*indicates required fields
b. Notices contact and Online Administrator. This contact(1)receives the contractual notices,
(2) is the Online Administrator for the Volume Licensing Service Center and may grant online
access to others, and (3) is authorized to order Reserved Licenses for eligible Online Servies,
including adding or reassigning Licenses and stepping-up prior to a true-up order.
❑ Same as primary contact (default if no information is provided below, even if the box is not
checked).
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Contact name: First*Joe Middle Last*Tuttle
Contact email address*tuttle-joe@monroecounty-fl.gov
Street address* 102050 Overseas Hwy, Suite 222
City* Key Largo
State* F L
Postal code*33037-2763 -
(Please provide the zip + 4, e.g. xxxxx-xxxx)
Country* United States
Phone* 305-295-5101
Language preference. Choose the language for notices. English
❑ This contact is a third party (not the Enrolled Affiliate). Warning: This contact receives
personally identifiable information of the Customer and its Affiliates.
*indicates required fields
c. Online Services Manager. This contact is authorized to manage the Online Services ordered
under the Enrollment and (for applicable Online Services) to add or reassign Licenses and
step-up prior to a true-up order.
❑ Same as notices contact and Online Administrator (default if no information is provided
below, even if box is not checked)
Contact name: First*Joe Middle Last*Tuttle
Contact email address*tuttle-joe@monroecounty-fl.gov
Phone* 305-295-5101
❑ This contact is from a third party organization (not the entity). Warning: This contact
receives personally identifiable information of the entity.
*indicates required fields
d. Reseller information. Reseller contact for this Enrollment is:
Reseller company name* SH I International Corp.
Street address (PO boxes will not be accepted)* 290 Davidson Ave
City* Somerset
State* NJ
Postal code*08873-4145
Country* United States
Contact name*Jordan-Anne Schaeper
Phone* 888-764-8888
Contact email address*jordananne_schaeper@shi.com
*indicates required fields
By signing below, the Reseller identified above confirms that all information provided in this
Enrollment is correct.
Signature*,jard,a w--Arw e/S cliaep ew
Printed name*Jordan-Anne Schaeper
Printed title*
Date*
*indicates required fields
Changing a Reseller. If Microsoft or the Reseller chooses to discontinue doing business with
each other, Enrolled Affiliate must choose a replacement Reseller. If Enrolled Affiliate or the
Reseller intends to terminate their relationship,the initiating party must notify Microsoft and the
other party using a form provided by Microsoft at least 90 days prior to the date on which the
change is to take effect.
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e. If Enrolled Affiliate requires a separate contact for any of the following, attach the Supplemental
Contact Information form. Otherwise, the notices contact and Online Administrator remains
the default.
(i) Additional notices contact
(ii) Software Assurance manager
(iii) Subscriptions manager
(iv) Customer Support Manager(CSM) contact
3. Financing elections.
Is a purchase under this Enrollment being financed through MS Financing? ❑ Yes, 0 No.
If a purchase under this Enrollment is financed through MS Financing, and Enrolled Affiliate chooses not to
finance any associated taxes, it must pay these taxes directly to Microsoft.
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ME mo W
mr icrosoft VOILIme Licensing
Previous Enroll ment s /Ag reement s Form
Entity Name: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Contract that this form is attached to: State Local Government
For the purposes of this form, "entity" can mean the signing entity, Customer, Enrolled Affiliate,
Government Partner, Institution,or other party entering into a volume licensing program agreement.
Please provide a description of the previous Enrollment(s), Agreement(s), Purchasing Account(s),
and/or Affiliate Registration(s) being renewed or consolidated into the new contract identified above.
a. Entity may select below any previous contract(s)from which to transfer MSDN subscribers
to this new contract. Entity shall ensure that each MSDN subscriber transferred is either
properly licensed under the new contract or is removed.
b. Entity may select below only one previous contract from which to transfer the Software
Assurance(SA) Benefit contact details, i.e., benefits contact(not the SA manager)and the
program codes, to this new contract.
c. An Open License cannot be used to transfer either the SA Benefit details or MSDN
subscribers.
d. The date of the earliest expiring Enrollment/Agreement that contains SA or Online Services
will be the effective date of the new contract(or SA coverage period for Select Plus).
e. Please insert the number of the earliest expiring Enrollment/Agreement with SA or Online
Services in the appropriate fields of the new contract.
PurchasingEnroll ment/Ag reement/ Enroll ment/Agreement/ Transfer Transfer
Account/Affiliate
Registration Registration Public Customer Contact Subscribers
Number
Standard Enrollment 72227684 X X
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Enterprise Enrollment Product Selection Form Microsoft I Volume Licensing
Proposal ID Enrollment Number
3049497.007
Language: English(United States)
Enrolled Affiliate"s Enterprise Products and Enterprise Online Services summary for the initial order:
Profile Qualified Devices Qualified Users Device User Ratio CAL Licensing Model
Enterprise 436 436 1.0 User Licenses
Products Enterprise Quantity
Microsoft365 Enterprise
Icro 0 r 436
FM3s651 G3 GCC FrornSA Unified Renewal
Enrolled Affiliate's Product Quantities:
Enrolled
PriceGroup
rice Group 1 2 3 4
P c
t rp risl
FEnterprise Products Office Professional Plus+M365 Apps for Client Access License+ Client Access License+ Win E3+Win E5+Win
Enterprise+Office 365(Plans E3 and E5) Office 365(Plans El,E3 Windows Intune+EMS VDA+Microsoft 365
+Microsoft 365 Enterprise and E5)+Microsoft 365 USL+Microsoft 365 Enterprise
Enterprise Enterprise
Quantity 436 436 436 436
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Enterprise Enrollment Product Selection Form Microsoft I Volume licensing
Enrolled Affiliate's Price Level:
Product Offering/Pool Price Level
Enterprise Products and Enterprise Online Services USLs:Unless otherwise indicated in associated contract documents,Price level set using the
highest quantity from Groups 1 through 4. D
Additional Product Application Pool:Unless otherwise indicated in associated contract documents,Price level set using quantity from Group 1.
D
Additional Product Server Pool:Unless otherwise indicated in associated contract documents,Price level set using the highest quantity from
Group 2 or 3. D
Additional Product Systems Pool:Unless otherwise indicated in associated contract documents,Price level set using quantity from Group 4.
D
Notes
Unless otherwise indicated in the associated contract documents,the price level for each Product offering/pool is set as described above,based upon the quantity to price
level mapping below:
Quantity of Licenses and Software Assurance Price Level
2,399 and below A
2,400 to 5,999 B
6,000 to 14,999 C
15,000 and above D
Note 1:In the following countries,any direct Enrollment consisting of only Enterprise Online Services will not be eligible for the Renewal option described in Section 5.b.of
the Enrollment or for a new Enrollment due to program changes:Argentina,Australia,Austria,Belgium,Canada,Chile,Cyprus,Denmark,Finland,France,Germany,Greece,
Iceland,Ireland,Jamaica,Italy,Lichtenstein,Luxemburg,Malta,Netherlands,Norway,Portugal,Puerto Rico,South Africa,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Trinidad&Tobago,
United Kingdom,United States,and Uruguay.
Note 2:Enterprise Online Services may not be available in all locations. Please see the Product List for a list of locations where these may be purchased.
Note 3:Unless otherwise indicated in the associated Agreement documents,the CAL selection must be the same across the Enterprise for each Profile.
Note 4:If Enrolled Affiliate does not order an Enterprise Product or Enterprise Online Service associated with an applicable Product pool,the price level for Additional
Products in the same pool will be price level"A"throughout the term of the Enrollment.Refer to the Qualifying Government Entity Addendum pricing provision for more
details on price leveling.
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No M 0 6
Amendment to Contract Documents
Enrollment Number
AMD000459095
This amendment("Amendment") is entered into between the parties identified on the attached program
signature form. It amends the Enrollment or Agreement identified above. All terms used but not defined
in this Amendment will have the same meanings provided in that Enrollment or Agreement.
Enterprise Enrollment
Invoice for Quoted Price
Amendment ID M97
The price quoted to Enrolled Affiliate is a fixed price based on an estimated order submission date.
Microsoft will invoice Enrolled Affiliate based on this fixed price quote. If this order is submitted later
than the estimated order submission date, Enrolled Affiliate will be charged for net new Monthly
Subscriptions(including Online Services)for the period during which these services were not provided.
For Indirect models, Pricing to Enrolled Affiliate is agreed between Enrolled Affiliate and Enrolled
Affiliate's Reseller.
KU Number SKU Descri' tior� Existin � uantit Incremental
quantities
Entra ID P2 Gov Sub Per
MQN-00001 User
10 0
NYH-00001 Teams AC with Dial Out 706 20
US/CA GCC Sub Add-on
P3U-00001 Visio P2 GCC Sub Per 1 0
User
M365 G3 Unified FSA
AAD-34700 Renewal GCC Sub Per 0 436
User
Exchange Online P1
3MS-00002 GCC SU Exchange 0 290
Online Kiosk Per User
AAD-63092 M365 F3 Unified GCC 0 290
Sub Per User
914-00004 M365 F5 Compliance 0 290
GCC Sub Add-on
Except for changes made by this Amendment, the Enrollment or Agreement identified above remains
unchanged and in full force and effect. If there is any conflict between any provision in this Amendment
and any provision in the Enrollment or Agreement identified above, this Amendment shall control.
This Amendment must be attached to a signature form to be valid.
Microsoft Internal Use Only:
VL Central Amendments M97 Blue
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111111 Is M# 0
ND icrosoft Vo I u t-n e L i c e n s i,,,n g
Program Signature Form
MBA/MBSA number FLDMSMaster-BLS
Agreement number
Note: Enter the applicable active numbers associated with the documents below. Microsoft requires the
associated active number be indicated here, or listed below as new.
For the purposes of this form, "Customer" can mean the signing entity, Enrolled Affiliate,
Government Partner,Institution,or other party entering into a volume licensing program agreement.
This signature form and all contract documents identified in the table below are entered into between
the Customer and the Microsoft Affiliate signing, as of the effective date identified below.
Contract Document Number or Code
<Choose A reement> Document Number or Code
<Choose A reement> Document Number or Code
<Choose A reement> Document Number or Code
<Choose A reement> Document Number or Code
Enterprise Agreement X20-10210
<Choose Enrollment/Re istration> Document Number or Code
<Choose Enrollment/Re istration> Document Number or Code
<Choose Enrollment/Re istration> Document Number or Code
<Choose Enrollment/Re istration> Document Number or Code
<Choose Enrollment/Re istration> Document Number or Code
Amendment CTM-CTC-AGR NE
Document Description Document Number or Code
Document Description Document Number or Code
Document Description Document Number or Code
Document Description Document Number or Code
By signing below, Customer and the Microsoft Affiliate agree that both parties (1) have received, read
and understand the above contract documents, including any websites or documents incorporated by
reference and any amendments and (2) agree to be bound by the terms of all such documents.
Customer
Name of E tity IMUs"I A legal entity name)* Florida Department of Management Services
Signature* cd,va a"J'A"
Printed First and Last Name* Pedro Allende
Printed Title Secretary
Signature Date* 9/13/2023 1 1:34 PM EDT
Tax ID
*indicates required field
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Microsoft Affiliate
Microsoft Corporation
Signature
Printed First and Last Name
Printed Title
Signature Date
(date Microsoft Affiliate countersigns)
Agreement Effective Date
(may be different than Microsoft's signature date)
Optional 2nd Customer signature or Outsourcer signature(if applicable)
Name of Entity(must be legal entity name)*
Signature*
Printed First and Last Name*
Printed Title
Signature Date*
*indicates required field
Outsourcer
Name of Entity(must be legal entity name)*
Signature*
Printed First and Last Name*
Printed Title
Signature Date*
*indicates required field
If Customer requires additional contacts or is reporting multiple previous Enrollments, include the
appropriate form(s)with this signature form.
After this signature form is signed by the Customer, send it and the Contract Documents to Customer's
channel partner or Microsoft account manager, who must submit them to the following address. When
the signature form is fully executed by Microsoft, Customer will receive a confirmation copy.
Microsoft Corporation
Dept. 551, Volume Licensing
6880 Sierra Center Parkway
Reno, Nevada 89511
USA
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M�icrosoft Volume Licens�ing
Enterprise Agreement State and Local
Not for Use with Microsoft Business Agreement or Microsoft Business and Services Agreement
This Microsoft Enterprise Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between the entities identified on the
signature form.
Effective date. The effective date of this Agreement is the earliest effective date of any Enrollment entered
into under this Agreement or the date Microsoft accepts this Agreement, whichever is earlier.
This Agreement consists of(1) these Agreement terms and conditions, including any amendments and the
signature form and all attachments identified therein, (2)the Product Terms applicable to Products licensed
under this Agreement, (3) the Online Services Terms, (4) any Affiliate Enrollment entered into under this
Agreement, and (5) any order submitted under this Agreement.
Please note: Documents referenced in this Agreement but not attached to the signature form may be found
at http-//www.microsoft.com/licensing/contracts and are incorporated in this Agreement by reference,
including the Product Terms and Use Rights. These documents may contain additional terms and
conditions for Products licensed under this Agreement and may be changed from time to time. Customer
should review such documents carefully, both at the time of signing and periodically thereafter, and fully
understand all terms and conditions applicable to Products licensed.
Terms and Conditions
1. Definitions.
"Affiliate" means
a. with regard to Customer,
(i) any government agency, department, office, instrumentality, division, unit or other entity of
the state or local government that is supervised by or is part of Customer, or which
supervises Customer or of which Customer is a part, or which is under common supervision
with Customer;
(ii) any county, borough, commonwealth, city, municipality, town, township, special purpose
district, or other similar type of governmental instrumentality established by the laws of
Customer's state and located within Customer's state jurisdiction and geographic
boundaries; and
(iii) any other entity in Customer's state expressly authorized by the laws of Customer's state
to purchase under state contracts; provided that a state and its Affiliates shall not, for
purposes of this definition, be considered to be Affiliates of the federal government and its
Affiliates; and
b. with regard to Microsoft, any legal entity that Microsoft owns, that owns Microsoft, or that is
under common ownership with Microsoft.
"Customer" means the legal entity that has entered into this Agreement with Microsoft.
"Customer Data" means all data, including all text, sound, software, image, or video files that are provided
to Microsoft by, or on behalf of, an Enrolled Affiliate and its Affiliates through use of Online Services.
"day" means a calendar day, except for references that specify "business day".
"Enrolled Affiliate" means an entity, either Customer or any one of Customer's Affiliates that has entered
into an Enrollment under this Agreement.
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"Enrollment" means the document that an Enrolled Affiliate submits under this Agreement to place orders
for Products.
"Enterprise" means an Enrolled Affiliate and the Affiliates for which it is responsible and chooses on its
Enrollment to include in its enterprise.
"Fixes" means Product fixes, modifications or enhancements, or their derivatives, that Microsoft either
releases generally (such as Product service packs) or provides to Customer to address a specific issue.
"License" means the right to download, install, access and use a Product. For certain Products, a License
may be available on a fixed term or subscription basis ("Subscription License"). Licenses for Online
Services will be considered Subscription Licenses.
"Microsoft" means the Microsoft Affiliate that has entered into this Agreement or an Enrollment and its
Affiliates, as appropriate.
"Online Services" means the Microsoft-hosted services identified as Online Services in the Product Terms.
"Online Services Terms" means the additional terms that apply to Customer's use of Online Services
published on the Volume Licensing Site and updated from time to time.
"Product" means all products identified in the Product Terms, such as all Software, Online Services and
other web-based services, including pre-release or beta versions.
"Product Terms" means the document that provides information about Microsoft Products and Professional
Services available through volume licensing. The Product Terms document is published on the Volume
Licensing Site and is updated from time to time.
"SLA" means Service Level Agreement, which specifies the minimum service level for Online Services and
is published on the Volume Licensing Site.
"Software" means licensed copies of Microsoft software identified on the Product Terms. Software does not
include Online Services, but Software may be part of an Online Service.
"Software Assurance" is an offering by Microsoft that provides new version rights and other benefits for
Products as further described in the Product Terms.
"Trade Secret" means information that is not generally known or readily ascertainable to the public, has
economic value as a result, and has been subject to reasonable steps under the circumstances to maintain
its secrecy.
"use" or"run" means to copy, install, use, access, display, run or otherwise interact.
"Use Rights" means, with respect to any licensing program, the use rights or terms of service for each
Product and version published for that licensing program at the Volume Licensing Site and updated from
time to time. The Use Rights include the Product-Specific License Terms, the License Model terms, the
Universal License Terms, the Data Protection Terms, and the Other Legal Terms. The Use Rights
supersede the terms of any end user license agreement (on-screen or otherwise) that accompanies a
Product.
"Volume Licensing Site" means http-//www.microsoft.com/licensing/contracts or a successor site.
2. How the Enterprise program works.
a. General. The Enterprise program consists of the terms and conditions on which an Enrolled
Affiliate may acquire Product Licenses. Under the Enterprise program, Customer and its
Affiliates may order Licenses for Products by entering into Enrollments.
b. Enrollments. The Enterprise program gives Customer and/or its Affiliates the ability to enter
into one or more Enrollments to order Products. Subscription Enrollments may be available for
some of these Enrollments. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, only
Enrolled Affiliates identified in an Enrollment will be responsible for complying with the terms
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of that Enrollment, including the terms of this Agreement incorporated by reference in that
Enrollment.
c. Licenses. The types of Licenses available are (1) Licenses obtained under Software
Assurance (L&SA), and (2) Subscription Licenses. These License types, as well as additional
License Types, are further described in the Product List.
3. Licenses for Products.
a. License Grant. Microsoft grants the Enterprise a non-exclusive, worldwide and limited right
to download, install and use software Products, and to access and use the Online Services,
each in the quantity ordered under an Enrollment. The rights granted are subject to the terms
of this Agreement, the Use Rights and the Product Terms. Microsoft reserves all rights not
expressly granted in this Agreement.
b. Duration of Licenses. Subscription Licenses and most Software Assurance rights are
temporary and expire when the applicable Enrollment is terminated or expires, unless the
Enrolled Affiliate exercises a buy-out option,which is available for some Subscription Licenses.
Except as otherwise noted in the applicable Enrollment or Use Rights, all other Licenses
become perpetual only when all payments for that License have been made and the initial
Enrollment term has expired.
c. Applicable Use Rights. The latest Use Rights as updated from time to time, apply to the use
of all Products, subject to the following exceptions.
(i) For products with metered usage-based pricing (e.g metered Microsoft Azure
Services) Material adverse changes published after the start of a calendar month will
apply beginning the following month.
(ii) For Versioned Software. Material adverse changes published after the date a Product is
first licensed will not apply to any licenses for that Product acquired during the applicable
Enrollment term unless the changes are published with the release of a new version and
Customer chooses to update to that version. Renewal of Software Assurance does not
change which Use Rights apply to perpetual Licenses acquired during a previous term or
Enrollment
(iii) For all other Products (e.g. Office 365 services). Material adverse changes published
after the start of the subscription term will not apply to any licenses for that Product acquired
during the applicable Enrollment term.
(iv) For use rights granted through Software Assurance. Material adverse changes
published after the date a Product is first licensed will not apply to any licenses for that
Product during the applicable enrollment term unless the changes are published with the
release of a new version and Customer chooses to update to that version.
d. Downgrade rights. Enrolled Affiliate may use an earlier version of a Product other than Online
Services than the version that is current on the effective date of the Enrollment. For Licenses
acquired in the current Enrollment term, the Use Rights for the current version apply to the use
of the earlier version. If the earlier Product version includes features that are not in the new
version, then the Use Rights applicable to the earlier version apply with respect to those
features.
e. New Version Rights under Software Assurance. Enrolled Affiliate must order and maintain
continuous Software Assurance coverage for each License ordered. With Software Assurance
coverage, Enterprise automatically has the right to use a new version of a licensed Product as
soon as it is released, even if Enrolled Affiliate chooses not to use the new version immediately.
(i) Except as otherwise permitted under an Enrollment, use of the new version will be subject
to the new version's Use Rights.
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(ii) If the License for the earlier version of the Product is perpetual at the time the new version
is released, the License for the new version will also be perpetual. Perpetual Licenses
obtained through Software Assurance replace any perpetual Licenses for the earlier
version.
f. License confirmation. This Agreement, the applicable Enrollment, Enrolled Affiliate's order
confirmation, and any documentation evidencing transfers of perpetual Licenses, together with
proof of payment, will be Enrolled Affiliate's evidence of all Licenses obtained under an
Enrollment.
g. Reorganizations, consolidations and privatizations. If the number of Licenses covered by
an Enrollment changes by more than ten percent as a result of (1) a reorganization,
consolidation or privatization of an entity or an operating division, (2) a privatization of an
Affiliate or an operating division of Enrolled Affiliate or any of its Affiliates, or(3) a consolidation
including a merger with a third party that has an existing agreement or Enrollment, Microsoft
will work with Enrolled Affiliate in good faith to determine how to accommodate its changed
circumstances in the context of this Agreement.
4. Making copies of Products and re-imaging rights.
a. General. Enrolled Affiliate may make as many copies of Products, as it needs to distribute
them within the Enterprise. Copies must be true and complete (including copyright and
trademark notices) from master copies obtained from a Microsoft approved fulfillment source.
Enrolled Affiliate may use a third party to make these copies, but Enrolled Affiliate agrees it will
be responsible for any third party's actions. Enrolled Affiliate agrees to make reasonable efforts
to notify its employees, agents, and any other individuals who use the Products that the
Products are licensed from Microsoft and subject to the terms of this Agreement.
b. Copies for training/evaluation and back-up. For all Products other than Online Services,
Enrolled Affiliate may: (1) use up to 20 complimentary copies of any licensed Product in a
dedicated training facility on its premises for purposes of training on that particular Product, (2)
use up to 10 complimentary copies of any Products for a 60-day evaluation period, and (3) use
one complimentary copy of any licensed Product for back-up or archival purposes for each of
its distinct geographic locations. Trials for Online Services may be available if specified in the
Use Rights.
c. Right to re-image. In certain cases, re-imaging is permitted using the Product media. If the
Microsoft Product is licensed (1) from an original equipment manufacturer(OEM), (2) as a full
packaged Product through a retail source, or(3) under another Microsoft program, then media
provided under this Agreement may generally be used to create images for use in place of
copies provided through that separate source. This right is conditional upon the following-
(i) Separate Licenses must be acquired from the separate source for each Product that is re-
imaged.
(ii) The Product, language, version, and components of the copies made must be identical to
the Product, language, version, and all components of the copies they replace, and the
number of copies or instances of the re-imaged Product permitted remains the same.
(iii) Except for copies of an operating system and copies of Products licensed under another
Microsoft program, the Product type (e.g., Upgrade or full License) re-imaged must be
identical to the Product type licensed from the separate source.
(iv) Enrolled Affiliate must adhere to any Product-specific processes or requirements for re-
imaging identified in the Product Terms.
Re-imaged Products remain subject to the terms and use rights of the License acquired from
the separate source. This subsection does not create or extend any Microsoft warranty or
support obligation.
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5. Transferring and reassigning Licenses.
a. License transfers. License transfers are not permitted, except that Customer or an Enrolled
Affiliate may transfer only fully paid perpetual Licenses to-
(i) an Affiliate, or
(ii) a third party solely in connection with the transfer of hardware or employees to whom the
Licenses have been assigned as part of(1) a privatization of an Affiliate or agency or of an
operating division of Enrolled Affiliate or an Affiliate, (2) a reorganization, or (3) a
consolidation.
Upon such transfer, Customer or Enrolled Affiliate must uninstall and discontinue using the
licensed Product and render any copies unusable.
b. Notification of License Transfer. Enrolled Affiliate must notify Microsoft of a License transfer
by completing a license transfer form, which can be obtained from
http-//www.microsoft.com/licensing/contracts and sending the completed form to Microsoft
before the License transfer. No License transfer will be valid unless Enrolled Affiliate provides
to the transferee, and the transferee accepts in writing, documents sufficient to enable the
transferee to ascertain the scope, purpose and limitations of the rights granted by Microsoft
under the licenses being transferred (includingthe applicable Use Rights, use and transfer
restrictions,warranties and limitations of liability). Any License transfer not made in compliance
with this section will be void.
c. Internal Assignment of Licenses and Software Assurance. Licenses and Software
Assurance must be assigned to a single user or device within the Enterprise. Licenses and
Software Assurance may be reassigned within the Enterprise as described in the Use Rights.
6. Term and termination.
a. Term. The term of this Agreement will remain in effect unless terminated by either party as
described below. Each Enrollment will have the term provided in that Enrollment.
b. Termination without cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement, without cause, upon
60 days' written notice. In the event of termination, new Enrollments will not be accepted, but
any existing Enrollment will continue for the term of such Enrollment and will continue to be
governed by this Agreement.
c. Mid-term termination for non-appropriation of Funds. Enrolled Affiliate may terminate this
Agreement or an Enrollment without liability, penalty or further obligation to make payments if
funds to make payments under the Agreement or Enrollment are not appropriated or allocated
by the Enrolled Affiliate for such purpose.
d. Termination for cause. Without limiting any other remedies it may have, either party may
terminate an Enrollment if the other party materially breaches its obligations under this
Agreement, including any obligation to submit orders or pay invoices. Except where the breach
is by its nature not curable within 30 days, the terminating party must give the other party 30
days' notice of its intent to terminate and an opportunity to cure the breach.
If Microsoft gives such notice to an Enrolled Affiliate, Microsoft also will give Customer a copy
of that notice and Customer agrees to help resolve the breach. If the breach affects other
Enrollments and cannot be resolved between Microsoft and Enrolled Affiliate, together with
Customer's help, within a reasonable period of time, Microsoft may terminate this Agreement
and all Enrollments under it. If an Enrolled Affiliate ceases to be Customer's Affiliate, it must
promptly notify Microsoft, and Microsoft may terminate the former Affiliate's Enrollment. If an
Enrolled Affiliate terminates its Enrollment as a result of a breach by Microsoft, or if Microsoft
terminates an Enrollment because Enrolled Affiliate ceases to be Customer's Affiliate, then
Enrolled Affiliate will have the early termination rights described in the Enrollment.
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e. Early termination. If(1) an Enrolled Affiliate terminates its Enrollment as a result of a breach
by Microsoft, or (2) if Microsoft terminates an Enrollment because the Enrolled Affiliate has
ceased to be an Affiliate of Customer, or(3) Enrolled Affiliate terminates an Enrollment for non-
appropriation of funds, or(4) Microsoft terminates an Enrollment for non-payment due to non-
appropriation of funds, then the Enrolled Affiliate will have the following options-
(i) It may immediately pay the total remaining amount due, including all installments, in which
case, the Enrolled Affiliate will have perpetual rights for all Licenses it has ordered; or
(ii) It may pay only amounts due as of the termination date, in which case the Enrolled Affiliate
will have perpetual Licenses for:
1) all copies of Products (including the latest version of Products ordered under SA
coverage in the current term) for which payment has been made in full, and
2) the number of copies of Products it has ordered (including the latest version of
Products ordered under Software Assurance coverage in current term) that is
proportional to the total of installment payments paid versus total amounts due (paid
and payable) if the early termination had not occurred.
(iii) In the case of early termination under subscription Enrollments, Enrolled Affiliate will have
the following options:
1) For eligible Products, Enrolled Affiliate may obtain perpetual Licenses as described in
the section of the Enrollment titled "Buy-out option," provided that Microsoft receives
the buy-out order for those Licenses within 60 days after Enrolled Affiliate provides
notice of termination.
2) In the event of a breach by Microsoft, if Customer chooses not to exercise a buy-out
option, Microsoft will issue Enrolled Affiliate a credit for any amount paid in advance
for Subscription Licenses that the Enterprise will not be able to use to do the
termination of the Enrollment.
Nothing in this section shall affect perpetual License rights acquired either in a separate
agreement or in a prior term of the terminated Enrollment.
f. Effect of termination or expiration. When an Enrollment expires or is terminated,
(i) Enrolled Affiliate must order Licenses for all copies of Products it has run for which it has
not previously submitted an order. Any and all unpaid payments for any order of any kind
remain due and payable. Except as provided in the subsection titled "Early termination,"all
unpaid payments for Licenses immediately become due and payable.
(ii) Enrolled Affiliate's right to Software Assurance benefits under this Agreement ends if it
does not renew Software Assurance.
g. Modification or termination of an Online Service for regulatory reasons. Microsoft may
modify or terminate an Online Service where there is any current or future government
requirement or obligation that: (1) subjects Microsoft to any regulation or requirement not
generally applicable to businesses operating in the jurisdiction; (2) presents a hardship for
Microsoft to continue operating the Online Service without modification; and/or (3) causes
Microsoft to believe these terms or the Online Service may conflict with any such requirement
or obligation.
h. Program updates. Microsoft may make changes to this program that will make it necessary
for Customer and its Enrolled Affiliates to enter into new agreements and Enrollments at the
time of an Enrollment renewal.
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7. Use, ownership, rights, and restrictions.
a. Products. Unless otherwise specified in a supplemental agreement, use of any Product is
governed by the Use Rights specific to each Product and version and by the terms of the
applicable supplemental agreement.
b. Fixes. Each Fix is licensed under the same terms as the Product to which it applies. If a Fix is
not provided for a specific Product, any use rights Microsoft provides with the Fix will apply.
c. Non-Microsoft software and technology. Enrolled Affiliate is solely responsible for any non-
Microsoft software or technology that it installs or uses with the Products or Fixes.
d. Restrictions. Enrolled Affiliate must not (and is not licensed to) (1) reverse engineer,
decompile, or disassemble any Product or Fix; (2) install or use non-Microsoft software or
technology in any way that would subject Microsoft's intellectual property or technology to any
other license terms; or (3) work around any technical limitations in a Product or Fix or
restrictions in Product documentation. Customer must not(and is not licensed to) (1)separate
and run parts of a Product or Fix on more than one device, upgrade or downgrade parts of a
Product or Fix at different times, or transfer parts of a Product or Fix separately; or(2)distribute,
sublicense, rent, lease, lend any Products or Fixes, in whole or in part, or use them to offer
hosting services to a third party.
e. Reservation of rights. Products and Fixes are protected by copyright and other intellectual
property rights laws and international treaties. Microsoft reserves all rights not expressly
granted in this agreement. No rights will be granted or implied by waiver or estoppel. Rights
to access or use Software on a device do not give Customer any right to implement Microsoft
patents or other Microsoft intellectual property in the device itself or in any other software or
devices.
8. Confidentiality.
"Confidential Information" is non-public information that is designated "confidential" or that a reasonable
person should understand is confidential, including Customer Data. Confidential Information does not
include information that(1) becomes publicly available without a breach of this agreement, (2)the receiving
party received lawfully from another source without a confidentiality obligation, (3) is independently
developed, or (4) is a comment or suggestion volunteered about the other party's business, products or
services.
Each party will take reasonable steps to protect the other's Confidential Information and will use the other
party's Confidential Information only for purposes of the parties' business relationship. Neither party will
disclose that Confidential Information to third parties, except to its employees, Affiliates, contractors,
advisors and consultants ("Representatives") and then only on a need-to-know basis under nondisclosure
obligations at least as protective as this agreement. Each party remains responsible for the use of the
Confidential Information by its Representatives and, in the event of discovery of any unauthorized use or
disclosure, must promptly notify the other party.
A party may disclose the other's Confidential Information if required by law; but only after it notifies the other
party (if legally permissible) to enable the other party to seek a protective order.
Neither party is required to restrict work assignments of its Representatives who have had access to
Confidential Information. Each party agrees that the use of information retained in Representatives' unaided
memories in the development or deployment of the parties' respective products or services does not create
liability under this Agreement or trade secret law, and each party agrees to limit what it discloses to the
other accordingly.
These obligations apply (1) for Customer Data until it is deleted from the Online Services, and (2) for all
other Confidential Information, for a period of five years after a party receives the Confidential Information.
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9. Privacy and compliance with laws.
a. Enrolled Affiliate consents to the processing of personal information by Microsoft and its agents
to facilitate the subject matter of this Agreement. Enrolled Affiliate will obtain all required
consents from third parties under applicable privacy and data protection law before providing
personal information to Microsoft.
b. Personal information collected under this agreement (1) may be transferred, stored and
processed in the United States or any other country in which Microsoft or its service providers
maintain facilities and (2) will be subject to the privacy terms specified in the Use Rights.
Microsoft will abide by the requirements of European Economic Area and Swiss data protection
law regarding the collection, use, transfer, retention, and other processing of personal data
from the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
c. U.S. export. Products and Fixes are subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. Enrolled Affiliate must
comply with all applicable international and national laws, including the U.S. Export
Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and end-user, end
use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments related to Microsoft
products, services and technologies.
10. Warranties.
a. Limited warranties and remedies.
(i) Software. Microsoft warrants that each version of the Software will perform substantially
as described in the applicable Product documentation for one year from the date the
Enterprise is first licensed for that version. If it does not and the Enterprise notifies
Microsoft within the warranty term, then Microsoft will, at its option (1) return the price
Enrolled Affiliate paid for the Software license, or(2) repair or replace the Software.
(ii) Online Services. Microsoft warrants that each Online Service will perform in accordance
with the applicable SLA during the Enterprise's use. The Enterprise's remedies for breach
of this warranty are in the SLA.
The remedies above are the Enterprise's sole remedies for breach of the warranties in this
section. Customer waives any breach of warranty claims not made during the warranty period.
b. Exclusions. The warranties in this agreement do not apply to problems caused by accident,
abuse, or use in a manner inconsistent with this Agreement, including failure to meet minimum
system requirements. These warranties do not apply to free, trial, pre-release, or beta
products, or to components of Products that Enrolled Affiliate is permitted to redistribute.
c. Disclaimer. Except for the limited warranties above, Microsoft provides no other
warranties or conditions and disclaims any other express, implied, or statutory
warranties, including warranties of quality, title, non-infringement, merchantability, and
fitness for a particular purpose.
11. Defense of third party claims.
The parties will defend each other against the third-party claims described in this section and will pay the
amount of any resulting adverse final judgment or approved settlement, but only if the defending party is
promptly notified in writing of the claim and has the right to control the defense and any settlement of it. The
party being defended must provide the defending party with all requested assistance, information, authority,
and must take all reasonable action to mitigate its losses arising from the third-party claim. The defending
party will reimburse the other party for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses it incurs in providing assistance.
This section describes the parties' sole remedies and entire liability for such claims.
a. By Microsoft. Microsoft will defend Enrolled Affiliate against any third-party claim to the extent
it alleges that a Product or Fix made available by Microsoft for a fee and used within the scope
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of the license granted (unmodified from the form provided by Microsoft and not combined with
anything else) misappropriates a trade secret or directly infringes a patent, copyright,
trademark or other proprietary right of a third party. If Microsoft is unable to resolve a claim of
infringement under commercially reasonable terms, it may, at its option, either (1) modify or
replace the Product or Fix with a functional equivalent; or (2) terminate Enrolled Affiliate's
license and refund any prepaid license fees (less depreciation on a five-year, straight-line
basis) for perpetual licenses and any amount paid for Online Services for any usage period
after the termination date. Microsoft will not be liable for any claims or damages due to Enrolled
Affiliate's continued use of a Product or Fix after being notified to stop due to a third-party claim.
b. By Enrolled Affiliate. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Enrolled Affiliate will defend
Microsoft against any third-party claim to the extent it alleges that: (1) any Customer Data or
non-Microsoft software hosted in an Online Service by Microsoft on Enrolled Affiliate's behalf
misappropriates a trade secret or directly infringes a patent, copyright, trademark, or other
proprietary right of a third party; or(2) Enrolled Affiliate's use of any Product or Fix, alone or in
combination with anything else, violates the law or damages a third party.
12. Limitation of liability.
For each Product, each party's maximum, aggregate liability to the other under this Agreement is limited
to direct damages finally awarded in an amount not to exceed the amounts Enrolled Affiliate paid for the
applicable Products during the term of this Agreement, subject to the following:
a. Online Services. For Online Services, Microsoft's maximum liability;to Enrolled Affiliate for
any incident giving rise to a claim will not exceed the amount Enrolled Affiliate paid for the
Online Service during the 12 months before the incident.
b. Free Products and Distributable Code. For Products provided free of charge and code
that Enrolled Affiliate is authorized to redistribute to third parties without separate payment to
Microsoft, Microsoft's liability is limited to direct damages finally awarded up to US$5,000.
c. Exclusions. In no event will either party be liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or
consequential damages, or for loss of use, loss of business information, loss of revenue, or
interruption of business, however caused or on any theory of liability.
d. Exceptions. No limitation or exclusions will apply to liability arising out of either party's (1)
confidentiality obligations (except for all liability related to Customer Data, which will remain
subject to the limitations and exclusions above); (2) defense obligations; or(3) violation of the
other party's intellectual property rights.
13. Verifying compliance.
a. Right to verify compliance. Enrolled Affiliate must keep records relating to all use and
distribution of Products by Enrolled Affiliate and its Affiliates. Microsoft has the right, at its
expense, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to verify such compliance with the Product's
license terms. Microsoft will engage an independent auditor and Enrolled Affiliate must provide
the independent auditor with any information the auditor reasonably requests in furtherance of
the verification, including visible access to systems running the Products and evidence of
Licenses for Products Enrolled Affiliate hosts, sublicenses, or distributes to third parties.
Enrolled Affiliate must provide,without undue delay, the foregoing information and access upon
request of the independent auditor
b. Verification process. Microsoft will notify Enrolled Affiliate at least 30 calendar days in
advance of its intent to verify Enrolled Affiliate's compliance with the license terms for the
Products Enrolled Affiliate use or distribute. The independent auditor is subject to a
confidentiality obligation sufficient to cover the auditor's engagement with Enrolled Affiliate for
the verification process. Enrolled Affiliate may, at its discretion, also require a mutually
agreeable confidentiality agreement with the independent auditor for access to premises, data
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and systems. Such confidentiality agreement between Enrolled Affiliate and auditor must be
completed within fourteen (14) days of such request, and shall not restrict the ability for the
independent auditor to accurately verify compliance and share the resulting information with
Microsoft. Any information collected will be used solely for purposes of determining Enrolled
Affiliate's compliance. This verification will take place during normal business hours and the
auditor will make best efforts not to interfere with Enrolled Affiliate's operations during the
course of the audit.
c. Remedies for non-compliance. If verification reveals any use of Products without applicable
license rights, then within 30 days Enrolled Affiliate must order sufficient licenses to cover its
use, and, if such use or distribution is determined to be in excess of Enrolled Affiliate's existing
licenses by 5%or more of the audited environment(s) in aggregate, then Enrolled Affiliate must
reimburse Microsoft for the costs Microsoft incurred in obtaining the verification and acquire
the necessary additional licenses. Such licenses will be obtained at 125% of the price, based
on the then-current price list. The use percentage is based on the total number of Products
used without applicable liscense rights (as described above) compared to the total Product
use. If it is verified that Product use is sufficiently licensed, Microsoft will not require the
Enterprise to engage in another verification for at least one year. By exercising the rights and
procedures described above, Microsoft does not waive its rights to enforce its rights under
these Additional Use Rights and Restrictions or to protect its intellectual property by any other
legal or contractual means.
14. Miscellaneous.
a. Use of contractors. Microsoft may use contractors to perform services but will be responsible
for their performance subject to the terms of this Agreement.
b. Microsoft as independent contractor. The parties are independent contractors. Enrolled
Affiliate and Microsoft each may develop products independently without using the other's
Confidential Information.
c. Notices. Notices to Microsoft must be sent to the address on the signature form. Notices must
be in writing and will be treated as delivered on the date shown on the return receipt or on the
courier or fax confirmation of delivery. Microsoft may provide information to Enrolled Affiliate
about upcoming ordering deadlines, services, and subscription information in electronic form,
including by email to contacts provided by Enrolled Affiliate. Emails will be treated as delivered
on the transmission date.
d. Agreement not exclusive. Customer is free to enter into agreements to license, use or
promote non-Microsoft products.
e. Amendments. Any amendment to this Agreement must be executed by both parties, except
that Microsoft may change the Product Terms and the Use Rights from time to time in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Any conflicting terms and conditions contained
in an Enrolled Affiliate's purchase order will not apply. Microsoft may require Customer to sign
a new agreement or an amendment before an Enrolled Affiliate enters into an Enrollment under
this agreement.
f. Assignment. Either party may assign this Agreement to an Affiliate but must notify the other
party in writing of the assignment. Any other proposed assignment must be approved by the
non-assigning party in writing. Assignment will not relieve the assigning party of its obligations
under the assigned agreement. Any attempted assignment without required approval will be
void.
g. Applicable law; dispute resolution. The terms of this Agreement will be governed by the
laws of Customer's state, without giving effect to its conflict of laws. Disputes relating to this
Agreement will be subject to applicable dispute resolution laws of Customer's state.
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h. Severability. If any provision in this agreement is held to be unenforceable, the balance of the
agreement will remain in full force and effect.
i. Waiver. Failure to enforce any provision of this agreement will not constitute a waiver. Any
waiver must be in writing and signed by the waiving party.
j. No third-party beneficiaries. This Agreement does not create any third-party beneficiary
rights.
k. Survival. All provisions survive termination or expiration of this Agreement except those
requiring performance only during the term of the Agreement.
I. Management and Reporting. Customer and/or Enrolled Affiliate may manage account details
(e.g., contacts, orders, Licenses, software downloads) on Microsoft's Volume Licensing
Service Center ("VLSC") web site (or successor site) at.
https-//www.microsoft.com/licensing/servicecenter. Upon the effective date of this Agreement
and any Enrollments, the contact(s) identified for this purpose will be provided access to this
site and may authorize additional users and contacts.
m. Order of precedence. In the case of a conflict between any documents in this Agreement that
is not expressly resolved in those documents, their terms will control in the following order from
highest to lowest priority: (1) this Enterprise Agreement, (2) any Enrollment, (3) the Product
Terms, (4)the Online Services Terms, (5) orders submitted under this Agreement, and (6) any
other documents in this Agreement. Terms in an amendment control over the amended
document and any prior amendments concerning the same subject matter.
n. Free Products. It is Microsoft's intent that the terms of this Agreement and the,Use Rights be
in compliance with all applicable federal law and regulations. Any free Product provided to
Enrolled Affiliate;is for the sole use and benefit of the Enrolled Affiliate and is not provided for
use by or personal benefit of any specific government employee.
o. Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates. Microsoft supports the government's obligation
to provide accessible technologies to its citizens with disabilities as required by Section 508 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and its state law counterparts. The Voluntary Product
Accessibility Templates ("VPATs") for the Microsoft technologies used in providing the Online
Services can be found at Microsoft's VPAT page. Further information regarding Microsoft's
commitment to accessibility can be found at http-//www.microsoft.com/enable.
p. Natural disaster. In the event of a "natural disaster," Microsoft may provide additional
assistance or rights by posting them on http-//www.microsoft.com at such time.
q. Copyright violation. Except as set forth in the section above entitled "Transferring and
reassigning Licenses", the Enrolled Affiliate agrees to pay for, and comply with the terms of this
Agreement and the Use Rights, for the Products it uses. Except to the extent Enrolled Affiliate
is licensed under this Agreement, it will be responsible for its breach of this contract and
violation of Microsoft's copyright in the Products, including payment of License fees specified
in this Agreement for unlicensed use.
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or icrosoft Volume Licensing
Amendment to Contract Documents
Agreement Number 5854775
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This amendment("Amendment") is entered into between the parties identified on the attached program
signature form. It amends the Enrollment or Agreement identified above. All terms used but not defined
in this Amendment will have the same meanings provided in that Enrollment or Agreement.
Enterprise Agreement
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Microsoft and Enrolled Affiliate agree to the following with
respect to this Agreement.
The following new section is hereby added to the Agreement:
Section 2 d."Pricing","Each Enrolled Affiliate's Price Level will be Level D for all Enterprise Products,
Enterprise Online Services, Online Services and Additional Products ordered under any Enrollment."
Microsoft has no obligation to offer similar concessions in the future.
Except for changes made by this Amendment, the Enrollment or Agreement identified above remains
unchanged and in full force and effect. If there is any conflict between any provision in this Amendment
and any provision in the Enrollment or Agreement identified above, this Amendment shall control.
This Amendment must be attached to a signature form to be valid.
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Microsoft volume' Lic'e,nsin,
Supplemental Contact Information Form State and Local
This form can be used in combination with Agreement and Enroll ment/Registration. However, a
separate form must be submitted for each Enrollment/Registration, when more than one is submitted
on a signature form. For the purposes of this form, "Entity" can mean the signing Entity, Customer,
Enrolled Affiliate, Government Partner, Institution, or other party entering into a Volume Licensing
program agreement. Primary and Notices contacts in this form will not apply to Enrollments or
Registrations.
This form applies to: ® Agreement
❑ Enrollment/Affiliate Registration Form
Insert primary entity name if more than one Enrollment/Registration Form
is submitted
Contact information.
Each party will notify the other in writing if any of the information in the following contact information
page(s) changes. The asterisks (*) indicate required fields; if the Entity chooses to designate other
contact types, the same required fields must be completed for each section. By providing contact
information, entity consents to its use for purposes of administering the Enrollment by Microsoft and other
parties that help Microsoft administer this Enrollment. The personal information provided in connection
with this agreement will be used and protected according to the privacy statement available at
https.Hlicensing.microsoft.com.
1. Additional notices contact.
This contact receives all notices that are sent from Microsoft. No online access is granted to this
individual.
Name of Entity*
Contact name*: First Last
Contact email*
Street address*
City* State* Postal code*
Country*
Phone* Fax
❑ This contact is a third party (not the Entity). Warning: This contact receives personally identifiable
information of the Entity.
2. Software Assurance manager.
This contact will receive online permissions to manage the Software Assurance benefits under the
Enrollment or Registration.
Name of Entity*
Contact name*: First Last
Contact email*
Street address*
City* State* Postal code*
Country*
Phone* Fax
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❑ This contact is a third party (not the Entity). Warning: This contact receives personally identifiable
information of the Entity.
3. Subscriptions manager.
This contact will assign MSDN, Expression, and TechNet Plus subscription licenses to the individual
subscribers under this Enrollment or Registration. Assignment of the subscription licenses is necessary
for access to any of the online benefits, such as subscription downloads. This contact will also manage
any complimentary or additional media purchases related to these subscriptions.
Name of Entity*
Contact name*: First Last
Contact email*
Street address*
City* State* Postal code*
Country*
Phone* Fax
❑ This contact is a third party (not the Entity). Warning: This contact receives personally identifiable
information of the Entity.
4. Online Services manager.
This contact will be provided online permissions to manage the Online Services ordered under the
Enrollment or Registration.
Name of Entity*
Contact name*: First Last
Contact email*
Street address*
City* State* Postal code*
Country*
Phone* Fax
❑ This contact is a third party (not the Entity). Warning: This contact receives personally identifiable
information of the Entity.
5. Customer Support Manager(CSM):
This person is designated as the Customer Support Manager(CSM) for support-related activities.
Name of Entity*
Contact name*: First Last
Contact email*
Street address*
City* State* Postal code*
Country*
Phone* Fax
❑ This contact is a third party (not the Entity). Warning: This contact receives personally identifiable
information of the Entity.
6. Primary contact information:
An individual from inside the organization must serve as the primary contact. This contact receives online
administrator permissions and may grant online access to others. This contact also receives all notices
unless Microsoft is provided written notice of a change.
Name of Entity* Florida Department of Management Services
Contact name*: First Stefanie Last Higgins
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Contact email* stefanie.higgins@dms.fl.gov
Street address* 4050 Esplanade Way
City* Tallahassee State* FL Postal code* 32311-7853
Country*: US
Phone* (850) 488-2773 Fax
7. Notices contact and online administrator information:
This individual receives online administrator permissions and may grant online access to others. This
contact also receives all notices.
❑ Same as primary contact
Name of Entity* Florida Department of Management Services
Contact name*: First Catherine Last Sanders
Contact email* catherine.sanders@dms.fl.gov
Street address* 4050 Esplanade Way
City* Tallahassee State* FL Postal code* 32311-7853
Country*: US
Phone* (850) 688-2901 Fax
❑ This contact is a third party (not the Entity). Warning: This contact receives personally identifiable
information of the Entity.
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Created On: 7/10/2025
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Commissioners Manager
Joe Tuttle Brett Cohen
500 Whitehead Street SHI International Corp
Key West, FL 33040 290 DAVIDSON AVE STE 101
United States SOMERSET,NJ 08873-4179
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All Prices are in US Dollar(USD)
Product Qty Your Price Total
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Microsoft-Part#:J5U-00004
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term: 9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
2 CIS Suite Datacenter Core ALng SA 2L 116 $188.25 $21,837.00
Microsoft-Part#:9GS-00135
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term: 9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
3 CIS Suite Standard Core ALng SA 2L 32 $40.12 $17283.84
Microsoft-Part#: 9GA-00313
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term: 9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
4 Entra ID P2 Gov Sub Per User 10 $84.12 $841.20
Microsoft-Part#: MQN-00001
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term: 9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
5 Exchange Online P1 GCC SU Exchange Online Kiosk Per User 290 $15.38 $4,460.20
Microsoft-Part#:3MS-00002
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term: 9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
6 Exchange Server Ent ALng SA 1 $824.50 $824.50
Microsoft-Part#:395-02504
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Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
7 M365 F3 Unified GCC Sub Per User 290 $85.38 $247760.20
Microsoft-Part#:AAD-63092
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
8 M365 F5 Compliance GCC Sub Add-on 290 $85.38 $241760.20
Microsoft-Part#:914-00004
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
9 M365 G3 Unified FSA Renewal GCC Sub Per User 436 $336.62 $1467766.32
Microsoft-Part#:AAD-34700
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
10 Project Professional ALng SA 1 Server CAL 2 $216.62 $433.24
Microsoft-Part#: H30-00238
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
11 Project Standard ALng SA 14 $131.88 $1,846.32
Microsoft-Part#:076-01912
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
12 SQL CAL ALng SA User CAL 150 $38.62 $5,793.00
Microsoft-Part#:359-00961
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
13 SQL Server Standard ALng SA 5 $166.12 $830.60
Microsoft-Part#:228-04433
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
14 SQL Server Standard Core ALng SA 2L 32 $663.50 $21,232.00
Microsoft-Part#:7NQ-00292
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
15 Teams AC with Dial Out US/CA GCC Sub Add-on 726 $0.00 $0.00
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Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
16 Visio P2 GCC Sub Per User 1 $140.25 $140.25
Microsoft-Part#: P3U-00001
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
17 Visio Professional ALng SA 7 $113.12 $791.84
Microsoft-Part#: D87-01159
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
18 Visual Studio Pro with GitHub ALng SA 2 $316.00 $632.00
Microsoft-Part#:QEK-00003
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
19 Win Remote Desktop Services CAL ALng SA UCAL 5 $26.75 $133.75
Microsoft-Part#:6VC-01254
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
20 Win Server Standard Core ALng SA 2L 60 $21.88 $1,312.80
Microsoft-Part#:9EM-00270
Contract Name:Sourcewell-Technology Products&Solutions
Contract#: 121923-SHI
Coverage Term:9/1/2025—8/31/2026
Note: EA#72227684-Year 1
Total $258,679.26
Additional Comments
Payment Schedule:
Year 1: (9/1/2025-8/31/2026):$258,679.26
Year 2: (9/1/2026-8/31/2027):$258,679.26
Year 3: (9/1/2027-8/31/2028):$258,679.26
Year 4: (9/1/2028-10/31/2028):$43,112.08
Total:$819,149.86
Purchasing Microsoft Azure Services
Customer may purchase Microsoft Azure Services from SHI in one or a combination of the following ways:Azure Prepayment:
Customer will have access to its entire Azure prepayment throughout the term of its Enrollment if Customer agrees to be invoiced
for the full amount upfront(the"Fully Prepaid Option").Alternatively, if Customer elects to be invoiced for its Azure prepayment on
an annual basis,Customer will have access to an Allocated Annual prepayment each year of the Enrollment(the"Annually Prepaid
Option"). Under the Fully Prepaid Option,any unused Azure prepayment will be forfeited at the end of the Enrollment,and under the
Annually Prepaid Option,any unused Allocated Annual prepayment will be forfeited on the following Enrollment anniversary date.
Using Azure prepayment: Each month, Microsoft will deduct from Customer's Azure prepayment(or Allocated Annual prepayment,
if applicable)the monetary value of Customer's usage of eligible Microsoft Azure Services.Once Customer's Azure prepayment(or
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Allocated Annual prepayment, if applicable)balance has been exhausted,any additional usage will be invoiced at Consumption
Rates(as described below).
Invoicing Azure prepayment: If Customer elects the Fully Prepaid Option,Azure prepayment will be invoiced immediately. If
Customer elects the Annually Prepaid Option,the first Allocated Annual prepayment will be invoiced immediately, and future
Allocated Annual prepayments will be invoiced on the anniversary of the Enrollment effective date.
Invoicing Azure prepayment overage: If Customer's usage is higher than either its Azure prepayment under the Fully Prepaid Option
or its Allocated Annual prepayment under the Annually Prepaid Option,such excess will be invoiced at Consumption Rates to
Customer at the end of each Enrollment month.
Consumption: Customer pays based on the amount of Microsoft Azure Services consumed during a billing period.
Consumption invoicing: If Customer provisions Microsoft Azure Services without an Azure prepayment,SHI will invoice customer in
the following month of usage at Consumption Rates.All usage of the Microsoft Azure Services after the expiration or termination of
Customer's subscription term will be invoiced by SHI to Customer at then-current Consumption Rates monthly.
SHI will invoice eligible Microsoft Azure Services at the contracted mark-up. Please refer to the Azure Portal or Pricing Calculator
for more information on availability: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/calculator/
Due to the potential impact of any current or future tariffs,the price and availability of hardware items on this quote may be subject
to change.
Thank you for choosing SHI International Corp!The pricing offered on this quote proposal is valid through the expiration date listed
above.To ensure the best level of service, please provide End User Name, Phone Number, Email Address and applicable Contract
Number when submitting a Purchase Order. For any additional information including Hardware,Software and Services Contracts,
please contact an SHI Inside Sales Representative at(888)744-4084. SHI International Corp. is 100%Minority Owned,Woman
Owned Business.TAX ID#22-3009648;DUNS#61-1429481;CCR#61-243957G;CAGE 1 HTFO
The products offered under this proposal are resold in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract referenced under
that applicable line item.
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CONTRACT
This Contract is between Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN
56479 (Sourcewell) and SHI International Corp., 290 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873
(Supplier).
Sourcewell is a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative created
under the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21) that offers
cooperative procurement solutions to government entities. Participation is open to eligible
federal, state/province, and municipal governmental entities, higher education, K-12 education,
nonprofit, tribal government, and other public entities located in the United States and Canada.
Sourcewell issued a public solicitation for Technology Products and Services with Related
Solutions from which Supplier was awarded a contract in Category 1.
Supplier desires to contract with Sourcewell to provide equipment, products, or services to
Sourcewell and the entities that access Sourcewell's cooperative purchasing contracts
(Participating Entities).
1. TERM OF CONTRACT
A. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Contract is effective upon the date of the final signature below.
EXPIRATION DATE AND EXTENSION. This Contract expires February 27, 2028, unless it is
cancelled sooner pursuant to Article 22. This Contract allows up to three additional one-year
extensions upon the request of Sourcewell and written agreement by Supplier. Sourcewell
retains the right to consider additional extensions beyond seven years as required under
exceptional circumstances.
B. SURVIVAL OF TERMS. Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Contract, all
payment obligations incurred prior to expiration or termination will survive, as will the
following: Articles 11 through 14 survive the expiration or cancellation of this Contract. All
other rights will cease upon expiration or termination of this Contract.
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2. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES
A. EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES. Supplier will provide the Equipment, Products, or
Services as stated in its Proposal submitted under the Solicitation Number listed above.
Supplier's Equipment, Products, or Services Proposal (Proposal) is attached and incorporated
into this Contract. "Equipment" and "Products" shall mean the third-party software, computer
peripherals, computer hardware, and associated IT services resold by Vendor and provided by
third parties. "Services" shall mean all professional services provided by Vendor under of a
Statement of Work. "Statement of Work" or "SOW" shall mean a document mutually agreed
upon between the Vendor and the Member that references these terms and conditions and
describes the Services to be provided, the associated schedule and price, and any special
conditions applicable to that SOW.
All Equipment and Products provided under this Contract must be new and the current model.
Supplier may offer close-out or refurbished Equipment or Products if they are clearly indicated
in Supplier's product and pricing list. Unless agreed to by the Participating Entities in advance,
Equipment or Products must be delivered as operational to the Participating Entity's site.
This Contract offers an indefinite quantity of sales, and while substantial volume is anticipated,
sales and sales volume are not guaranteed.
B. Supplier warrants that all Equipment, Products, and Services furnished are free from liens
and encumbrances. In addition, Supplier warrants the Services are free from material defects
for ninety (90) days commencing with final acceptance of Services unless otherwise specified in
a SOW (the "Warrant Period"). WARRANTY. Participating Entity agrees to look solely to the
manufacturer to reach a resolution in any dispute over warranty terms with the manufacturer.
Any manufacturer's warranty that extends beyond the expiration of the Supplier's warranty will
be passed on to the Participating Entity.
EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR ANY ORDER ISSUED,
HEREUNDER VENDOR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT, OR ANY WARRANTY RELATING TO
THIRD PARTY SERVICES OR PRODUCTS. THIS DISCLAIMER CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH
DOES NOT AFFECT THE TERMS OF ANY WARRANTY PROVIDED BY A MANUFACTURER.
C. DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND/OR RESELLERS. Upon Contract execution and throughout
the Contract term, Supplier must provide to Sourcewell a current means to validate or
authenticate Supplier's authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers relative to the Equipment,
Products, and Services offered under this Contract, which will be incorporated into this
Contract by reference. It is the Supplier's responsibility to ensure Sourcewell receives the most
current information.
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3. PRICING
All Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract will be priced at or below the price
stated in Supplier's Proposal.
When providing pricing quotes to Participating Entities, all pricing quoted must reflect a
Participating Entity's total cost of acquisition. This means that the quoted cost is for delivered
Equipment, Products, and Services that are operational for their intended purpose, and
includes all costs to the Participating Entity's requested delivery location.
Regardless of the payment method chosen by the Participating Entity, the total cost associated
with any purchase option of the Equipment, Products, or Services must always be disclosed in
the pricing quote to the applicable Participating Entity at the time of purchase.
A. SHIPPING AND SHIPPING COSTS. All delivered Equipment and Products must be properly
packaged. Damaged Equipment and Products may be rejected. If the damage is not readily
apparent at the time of delivery, Supplier must permit the Equipment and Products to be
returned within a reasonable time at no cost to Sourcewell or its Participating Entities, in
accordance with the Supplier's Return Policy,which can be found at .c is . Participating
Entities reserve the right to inspect the Equipment and Products within 3 business days time
after delivery where circumstances or conditions prevent effective inspection of the Equipment
and Products at the time of delivery. In the event of the delivery of nonconforming Equipment
and Products, the Partcipating Entity will notify the Supplier as soon as possible and the
Supplier will replace nonconforming Equipment and Products with conforming Equipment and
Products that are acceptable to the Participating Entity subject to the Supplier's Return Policy.
Supplier must arrange for and pay for the return shipment on Equipment and Products that arrive
in a defective or inoperable condition.
Sourcewell may declare the Supplier in breach of this Contract if the Supplier intentionally
delivers substandard or inferior Equipment or Products.
B. SALES TAX. Each Participating Entity is responsible for supplying the Supplier with valid tax-
exemption certification(s). When ordering, a Participating Entity must indicate if it is a tax-
exempt entity.
C. HOT LIST PRICING. At anytime during this Contract, Supplier may offer a specific selection
of Equipment, Products, or Services at discounts greater than those listed in the Contract.
When Supplier determines it will offer Hot List Pricing, it must be submitted electronically to
Sourcewell in a line-item format. Equipment, Products, or Services may be added or removed
from the Hot List at any time through a Sourcewell Price and Product Change Form as defined
in Article 4 below.
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Hot List program and pricing may also be used to discount and liquidate close-out and
discontinued Equipment and Products as long as those close-out and discontinued items are
clearly identified as such. Current ordering process and administrative fees apply. Hot List
Pricing must be published and made available to all Participating Entities.
4. PRODUCT AND PRICING CHANGE REQUESTS
Supplier may request Equipment, Product, or Service changes, additions, or deletions at any
time. All requests must be made in writing by submitting a signed Sourcewell Price and Product
Change Request Form to the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator. This
approved form is available from the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator.
At a minimum, the request must:
• Identify the applicable Sourcewell contract number;
• Clearly specify the requested change;
• Provide sufficient detail to justify the requested change;
• Individually list all Equipment, Products, or Services affected by the requested change,
along with the requested change (e.g., addition, deletion, price change); and
• Include a complete restatement of pricing documentation in Microsoft Excel with the
effective date of the modified pricing, or product addition or deletion. The new pricing
restatement must include all Equipment, Products, and Services offered, even for those
items where pricing remains unchanged.
A fully executed Sourcewell Price and Product Change Request Form will become an
amendment to this Contract and will be incorporated by reference.
5. PARTICIPATION, CONTRACT ACCESS, AND PARTICIPATING ENTITY REQUIREMENTS
A. PARTICIPATION. Sourcewell's cooperative contracts are available and open to public and
nonprofit entities across the United States and Canada; such as federal, state/province,
municipal, K-12 and higher education, tribal government, and other public entities.
The benefits of this Contract should be available to all Participating Entities that can legally
access the Equipment, Products, or Services under this Contract. A Participating Entity's
authority to access this Contract is determined through its cooperative purchasing, interlocal,
or joint powers laws. Any entity accessing benefits of this Contract will be considered a Service
Member of Sourcewell during such time of access. Supplier understands that a Participating
Entity's use of this Contract is at the Participating Entity's sole convenience and Participating
Entities reserve the right to obtain like Equipment, Products, or Services from any other source.
Supplier is responsible for familiarizing its sales and service forces with Sourcewell contract use
eligibility requirements and documentation and will encourage potential participating entities
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to join Sourcewell. Sourcewell reserves the right to add and remove Participating Entities to its
roster during the term of this Contract.
B. PUBLIC FACILITIES. Supplier's employees may be required to perform work at government-
owned facilities, including schools. Supplier's employees and agents must conduct themselves
in a professional manner while on the premises, and in accordance with Participating Entity
policies and procedures, and all applicable laws.
6. PARTICIPATING ENTITY USE AND PURCHASING
A. ORDERS AND PAYMENT. To access the contracted Equipment, Products, or Services under
this Contract, a Participating Entity must clearly indicate to Supplier that it intends to access this
Contract; however, order flow and procedure will be developed jointly between Sourcewell and
Supplier. Typically, a Participating Entity will issue an order directly to Supplier or its authorized
subsidiary, distributor, dealer, or reseller. If a Participating Entity issues a purchase order, it
may use its own forms, but the purchase order should clearly note the applicable Sourcewell
contract number. All Participating Entity orders under this Contract must be issued prior to
expiration or cancellation of this Contract; however, Supplier performance, Participating Entity
payment obligations, and any applicable warranty periods or other Supplier or Participating
Entity obligations may extend beyond the term of this Contract.
Supplier's acceptable forms of payment are included in its attached Proposal. Participating
Entities will be solely responsible for payment and Sourcewell will have no liability for any
unpaid invoice of any Participating Entity.
B. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS/PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM. Additional terms and
conditions to a purchase order, or other required transaction documentation, may be
negotiated between a Participating Entity and Supplier, such as job or industry-specific
requirements, legal requirements (e.g., affirmative action or immigration status requirements),
or specific local policy requirements. Some Participating Entities may require the use of a
Participating Addendum, the terms of which will be negotiated directly between the
Participating Entity and the Supplier or its authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers, as
applicable. Any negotiated additional terms and conditions must never be less favorable to the
Participating Entity than what is contained in this Contract. Participating Entities may be
required to sign a separate agreement, rider, Ender User License Agreement ("'EULA"), or
Service Level Agreement as required by manufacturers to acknowledge terms of use for specific
products and/or services. The Supplier will not become a party to terms between the
manufacturer and the purchasing Participating Entity or end user of such products or services.
C. SPECIALIZED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS. In the event that the Participating Entity requires
service or specialized performance requirements not addressed in this Contract (such as e-
commerce specifications, specialized delivery requirements, or other specifications and
requirements), the Participating Entity and the Supplier may enter into a separate, standalone
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agreement, apart from this Contract. Sourcewell, including its agents and employees, will not
be made a party to a claim for breach of such agreement.
D. TERMINATION OF ORDERS. Participating Entities may terminate an order, in whole or
in part, immediately upon notice to Supplier in the event of any of the following events:
1. The Participating Entity fails to receive funding or appropriation from its governing body
at levels sufficient to pay for the equipment, products, or services to be purchased; or
2. Federal, state, or provincial laws or regulations prohibit the purchase or change the
Participating Entity's requirements.
E. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE. The governing law and venue for any action related to a
Participating Entity's order will be determined by the Participating Entity making the purchase.
7. CUSTOMER SERVICE
A. PRIMARY ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE. Supplier will assign an Account Representative to
Sourcewell for this Contract and must provide prompt notice to Sourcewell if that person is
changed. The Account Representative will be responsible for:
• Maintenance and management of this Contract;
• Timely response to all Sourcewell and Participating Entity inquiries; and
• Business reviews to Sourcewell and Participating Entities, if applicable.
B. BUSINESS REVIEWS. Supplier must perform a minimum of one business review with
Sourcewell per contract year. The business review will cover sales to Participating Entities,
pricing and contract terms, administrative fees, sales data reports, performance issues, supply
issues, customer issues, and any other necessary information.
8. REPORT ON CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEE PAYMENT
A. CONTRACT SALES ACTIVITY REPORT. Each calendar quarter, Supplier must provide a
contract sales activity report (Report) to the Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator
assigned to this Contract. Reports are due no later than 45 days after the end of each calendar
quarter. A Report must be provided regardless of the number or amount of sales during that
quarter (i.e., if there are no sales, Supplier must submit a report indicating no sales were
made).
The Report must contain the following fields:
• Participating Entity Name (e.g., City of Staples Highway Department);
• Participating Entity Physical Street Address;
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• Participating Entity City;
• Participating Entity State/Province;
• Participating Entity Zip/Postal Code;
• Participating Entity Contact Name;
• Participating Entity Contact Email Address;
• Participating Entity Contact Telephone Number;
• Sourcewell Assigned Entity/Participating Entity Number;
• Item Purchased Description;
• Item Purchased Price;
• Sourcewell Administrative Fee Applied; and
• Date Purchase was invoiced/sale was recognized as revenue by Supplier.
B. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE. In consideration for the support and services provided by Sourcewell,
the Supplier will pay an administrative fee to Sourcewell on all Equipment, Products, and
Services provided to Participating Entities. The Administrative Fee must be included in, and not
added to, the pricing. Supplier may not charge Participating Entities more than the contracted
price to offset the Administrative Fee.
The Supplier will submit payment to Sourcewell for the percentage of administrative fee stated
in the Proposal multiplied by the total sales of all Equipment, Products, and Services purchased
by Participating Entities under this Contract during each calendar quarter. Payments should
note the Supplier's name and Sourcewell-assigned contract number in the memo; and must be
mailed to the address above "Attn: Accounts Receivable" or remitted electronically to
Sourcewell's banking institution per Sourcewell's Finance department instructions. Payments
must be received no later than 45 calendar days after the end of each calendar quarter.
Supplier agrees to cooperate with Sourcewell in auditing transactions under this Contract to
ensure that the administrative fee is paid on all items purchased under this Contract.
In the event the Supplier is delinquent in any undisputed administrative fees, Sourcewell
reserves the right to cancel this Contract and reject any proposal submitted by the Supplier in
any subsequent solicitation. In the event this Contract is cancelled by either party prior to the
Contract's expiration date, the administrative fee payment will be due no more than 30 days
from the cancellation date.
9. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Sourcewell's Authorized Representative is its Chief Procurement Officer.
Supplier's Authorized Representative is the person named in the Supplier's Proposal. If
Supplier's Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Contract, Supplier must
promptly notify Sourcewell in writing.
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10.AUDIT,ASSIGNMENT, AMENDMENTS, WAIVER,AND CONTRACT COMPLETE
A. AUDIT. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 5, the books, records,
documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Contract are subject to
examination by Sourcewell or the Minnesota State Auditor for a minimum of six years from the
end of this Contract upon thirty (30) days' advance notice to Supplier. This clause extends to
Participating Entities as it relates to business conducted by that Participating Entity under this
Contract.
B. ASSIGNMENT. Neither party may assign or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations under
this Contract without the prior written consent of the other party and a fully executed
assignment agreement. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. Any prohibited
assignment will be invalid.
C. AMENDMENTS. Any amendment to this Contract must be in writing and will not be effective
until it has been duly executed by the parties.
D. WAIVER. Failure by either party to take action or assert any right under this Contract will
not be deemed a waiver of such right in the event of the continuation or repetition of the
circumstances giving rise to such right. Any such waiver must be in writing and signed by the
parties.
E. CONTRACT COMPLETE. This Contract represents the complete agreement between the
parties. No other understanding regarding this Contract, whether written or oral, may be used
to bind either party. For any conflict between the attached Proposal and the terms set out in
Articles 1-22 of this Contract, the terms of Articles 1-22 will govern.
F. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. The relationship of the parties is one of independent
contractors, each free to exercise judgment and discretion with regard to the conduct of their
respective businesses. This Contract does not create a partnership, joint venture, or any other
relationship such as master-servant, or principal-agent.
11. INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS
Supplier must indemnify, defend, save, and hold Sourcewell and its Participating Entities,
including their agents and employees, harmless from any claims or causes of action, including
attorneys' fees incurred by Sourcewell or its Participating Entities, arising out of the Supplier's
negligence, willful misconduct, or violation of law, in the course of their performance of this
Contract by the supplier or its agents or employees; this indemnification includes injury or
death to person(s) or property alleged to under this Contract. Sourcewell's responsibility will be
governed by the State of Minnesota's Tort Liability Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466) and
other applicable law.
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NEITHER PARTY WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO DATA,
LOSS OF ANTICIPATED REVENUE OR PROFITS, WORK STOPPAGE OR IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER
ASSETS, WHETHER OR NOT FORSEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
NEITHER PARTY'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO THE OTHER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
AGREEMENT WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHER THEORY WILL EXCEED THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF FEES ACTUALLY PAID OR PAYABLE BY SOURCEWELL TO VENDOR UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT FOR THE YEAR PREVIOUS TO THE INCIDENT WHICH GAVE CAUSE FOR SUCH
LIABILITY.
12. GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES
Supplier and Sourcewell must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by or provided to Sourcewell
under this Contract and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, maintained, or
disseminated by the Supplier under this Contract.
13. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PUBLICITY, MARKETING, AND ENDORSEMENT
A. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Grant of License. During the term of this Contract:
a. Sourcewell grants to Supplier a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and
license to use the trademark(s) provided to Supplier by Sourcewell in advertising and
promotional materials for the purpose of marketing Sourcewell's relationship with
Supplier.
b. Supplier grants to Sourcewell a royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive right and
license to use Supplier's trademarks in advertising and promotional materials for the
purpose of marketing Supplier's relationship with Sourcewell.
2. Limited Right of Sublicense. The right and license granted herein includes a limited right
of each party to grant sublicenses to their respective subsidiaries, distributors, dealers,
resellers, marketing representatives, and agents (collectively "Permitted Sublicensees") in
advertising and promotional materials for the purpose of marketing the Parties' relationship
to Participating Entities. Any sublicense granted will be subject to the terms and conditions
of this Article. Each party will be responsible for any breach of this Article by any of their
respective sublicensees.
3. Use; Quality Control.
a. Neither party may alter the other party's trademarks from the form provided
and must comply with removal requests as to specific uses of its trademarks or
logos.
b. Each party agrees to use, and to cause its Permitted Sublicensees to use, the
other party's trademarks only in good faith and in a dignified manner consistent with
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such party's use of the trademarks. Upon written notice to the breaching party, the
breaching party has 30 days of the date of the written notice to cure the breach or
the license will be terminated.
4. Termination. Upon the termination of this Contract for any reason, each party, including
Permitted Sublicensees, will have 30 days to remove all Trademarks from signage, websites,
and the like bearing the other party's name or logo (excepting Sourcewell's pre-printed
catalog of suppliers which may be used until the next printing). Supplier must return all
marketing and promotional materials, including signage, provided by Sourcewell, or dispose
of it according to Sourcewell's written directions.
B. PUBLICITY. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Contract must not be released
without prior written approval from the Authorized Representatives. Publicity includes notices,
informational pamphlets, press releases, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices
prepared by or for the Supplier individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with
respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this Contract.
C. MARKETING. Any direct advertising, marketing, or offers with Participating Entities must be
approved by Sourcewell. Send all approval requests to the Sourcewell Supplier Development
Administrator assigned to this Contract.
D. ENDORSEMENT. The Supplier must not claim that Sourcewell endorses its Equipment,
Products, or Services.
14. GOVERNING LAW,JURISDICTION,AND VENUE
The substantive and procedural laws of the State of Minnesota will govern this Contract. Venue
for all legal proceedings arising out of this Contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate
state court in Todd County, Minnesota or federal court in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
15. FORCE MAJ EU RE
Neither party to this Contract will be held responsible for delay or default caused by acts of God
or other conditions that are beyond that party's reasonable control. A party defaulting under
this provision must provide the other party prompt written notice of the default.
16. SEVERABI LITY
If any provision of this Contract is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal,
unenforceable, or void then both parties will be relieved from all obligations arising from that
provision. If the remainder of this Contract is capable of being performed, it will not be affected
by such determination or finding and must be fully performed.
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17. PERFORMANCE, DEFAULT, AND REMEDIES
A. PERFORMANCE. During the term of this Contract,the parties will monitor performance and
address unresolved contract issues as follows:
1. Notification. The parties must promptly notify each other of any known dispute and
work in good faith to resolve such dispute within a reasonable period of time. If necessary,
Sourcewell and the Supplier will jointly develop a short briefing document that describes
the issue(s), relevant impact, and positions of both parties.
2. Escalation. If parties are unable to resolve the issue in a timely manner, as specified
above, either Sourcewell or Supplier may escalate the resolution of the issue to a higher
level of management. The Supplier will have 30 calendar days to cure an outstanding issue.
3. Performance while Dispute is Pending. Notwithstanding the existence of a dispute, the
Supplier must continue without delay to carry out all of its responsibilities under the
Contract that are not affected by the dispute. If the Supplier fails to continue without delay
to perform its responsibilities under the Contract, in the accomplishment of all undisputed
work, Sourcewell may terminate Contract as stated herein.
B. DEFAULT AND REMEDIES. Either of the following constitutes cause to declare this Contract,
or any Participating Entity order under this Contract, in default:
1. Nonperformance of contractual requirements, or
2. A material breach of any term or condition of this Contract.
The party claiming default must provide written notice of the default, with 30 calendar days to
cure the default. If the default remains after the opportunity for cure, the non-defaulting party
may:
• Exercise any remedy provided by law or equity, or
• Terminate the Contract or any portion thereof, including any orders issued against the
Contract.
18. INSURANCE
A. REQUIREMENTS. At its own expense, Supplier must maintain insurance policy(ies) in effect
at all times during the performance of this Contract with insurance company(ies) licensed or
authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota having an "AM BEST" rating of A- or better,
with coverage and limits of insurance not less than the following:
1. Workers'Compensation and Employer's Liability.
Workers' Compensation: As required by any applicable law or regulation.
Employer's Liability Insurance: must be provided in amounts not less than listed below:
Minimum limits:
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$500,000 each accident for bodily injury by accident
$500,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease
$500,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Supplier will maintain insurance covering its
operations, with coverage on an occurrence basis, and must be subject to terms no less
broad than the Insurance Services Office ("ISO") Commercial General Liability Form
CG0001 (2001 or newer edition), or equivalent. At a minimum, coverage must include
liability arising from premises, operations, bodily injury and property damage,
independent contractors, products-completed operations including construction defect,
contractual liability, blanket contractual liability, and personal injury and advertising
injury. All required limits, terms and conditions of coverage must be maintained during
the term of this Contract.
Minimum Limits:
$1,000,000 each occurrence Bodily Injury and Property Damage
$1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury
$2,000,000 aggregate for products liability-completed operations
$2,000,000 general aggregate
3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance. During the term of this Contract,
Supplier will maintain insurance covering all owned, hired, and non-owned automobiles
in limits of liability not less than indicated below. The coverage must be subject to terms
no less broad than ISO Business Auto Coverage Form CA 0001 (2010 edition or newer),
or equivalent.
Minimum Limits:
$1,000,000 each accident, combined single limit
4. Umbrella Insurance. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain
umbrella coverage over Employer's Liability, Commercial General Liability, and
Commercial Automobile.
Minimum Limits:
$2,000,000
5. Professional/Technical, Errors and Omissions, and/or Miscellaneous Professional
Liability. During the term of this Contract, Supplier will maintain coverage for all claims
the Supplier may become legally obligated to pay resulting from any actual or alleged
negligent act, error, or omission related to Supplier's professional services required
under this Contract.
Minimum Limits:
$2,000,000 per claim or event
$2,000,000—annual aggregate
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6. Network Security and Privacy Liability Insurance. During the term of this Contract,
Supplier will maintain coverage for network security and privacy liability. The coverage
may be endorsed on another form of liability coverage or written on a standalone
policy. The insurance must cover claims which may arise from failure of Supplier's
security resulting in, but not limited to, computer attacks, unauthorized access,
disclosure of not public data — including but not limited to, confidential or private
information, transmission of a computer virus, or denial of service.
Minimum limits:
$2,000,000 per occurrence
$2,000,000 annual aggregate
Failure of Supplier to maintain the required insurance will constitute a material breach entitling
Sourcewell to immediately terminate this Contract for default.
B. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. Prior to commencing under this Contract, Supplier must
furnish to Sourcewell a certificate of insurance, as evidence of the insurance required under this
Contract. Prior to expiration of the policy(ies), renewal certificates must be mailed to
Sourcewell, 202 12th Street Northeast, P.O. Box 219, Staples, MN 56479 or sent to the
Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator assigned to this Contract. The certificates must
be signed by a person authorized by the insurer(s) to bind coverage on their behalf.
Failure to request certificates of insurance by Sourcewell, or failure of Supplier to provide
certificates of insurance, in no way limits or relieves Supplier of its duties and responsibilities in
this Contract.
C. ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT AND PRIMARY AND NON-CONTRIBUTORY
INSURANCE CLAUSE. Supplier agrees to list Sourcewell and its Participating Entities, including
their officers, agents, and employees, as an additional insured under the Supplier's commercial
general liability insurance policy with respect to liability arising out of activities, "operations," or
"work" performed by or on behalf of Supplier, and products and completed operations of
Supplier. The policy provision(s) or endorsements) must further provide that coverage is
primary and not excess over or contributory with any other valid, applicable, and collectible
insurance or self-insurance in force for the additional insureds.
D. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Supplier waives and must require (by endorsement or
otherwise) all its insurers to waive subrogation rights against Sourcewell and other additional
insureds for losses paid under the insurance policies required by this Contract or other
insurance applicable to the Supplier or its subcontractors. The waiver must apply to all
deductibles and/or self-insured retentions applicable to the required or any other insurance
maintained by the Supplier or its subcontractors. Where permitted by law, Supplier must
require similar written express waivers of subrogation and insurance clauses from each of its
subcontractors.
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E. UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY/SELF-INSURED RETENTION. The limits required by this
Contract can be met by either providing a primary policy or in combination with
umbrella/excess liability policy(ies), or self-insured retention.
19. COMPLIANCE
A. LAWS AND REGULATIONS. All Services provided under this Contract must comply fully with
applicable federal laws and regulations, and with the laws in the states and provinces in which
the Services are sold.
B. LICENSES. Supplier must maintain a valid and current status on all required federal,
state/provincial, and local licenses, bonds, and permits required for the operation of the
business that the Supplier conducts with Sourcewell and Participating Entities.
20. BANKRUPTCY, DEBARMENT, OR SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
Supplier certifies and warrants that it is not in bankruptcy or that it has previously disclosed in
writing certain information to Sourcewell related to bankruptcy actions. If at any time during
this Contract Supplier declares bankruptcy, Supplier must immediately notify Sourcewell in
writing.
Supplier certifies and warrants that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from programs
operated by the State of Minnesota; the United States federal government or the Canadian
government, as applicable; or any Participating Entity. Supplier certifies and warrants that
neither it nor its principals have been convicted of a criminal offense related to the subject
matter of this Contract. Supplier further warrants that it will provide immediate written notice
to Sourcewell if this certification changes at any time.
21. PROVISIONS FOR NON-UNITED STATES FEDERAL ENTITY PROCUREMENTS UNDER
UNITED STATES FEDERAL AWARDS OR OTHER AWARDS
Participating Entities that use United States federal grant or FEMA funds to purchase goods or
services from this Contract may be subject to additional requirements including the
procurement standards of the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. § 200. Participating Entities may have additional
requirements based on specific funding source terms or conditions. Within this Article, all
references to "federal" should be interpreted to mean the United States federal government.
The following list only applies when a Participating Entity accesses Supplier's Equipment,
Products, or Services with United States federal funds.
A. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY. Except as otherwise provided under 41 C.F.R. § 60, all
contracts that meet the definition of"federally assisted construction contract" in 41 C.F.R. § 60-
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1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 C.F.R. §60-1.4(b), in
accordance with Executive Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity" (30 FR 12319,
12935, 3 C.F.R. §, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, "Amending
Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," and implementing
regulations at 41 C.F.R. § 60, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal
Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor." The equal opportunity clause is incorporated
herein by reference.
B. DAVIS-BACON ACT, AS AMENDED (40 U.S.C. § 3141-3148). When required by federal
program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of$2,000 awarded by non-
federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §
3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5,
"Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted
Construction"). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to
laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage
determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay
wages not less than once a week. The non-federal entity must place a copy of the current
prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The
decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the
wage determination. The non-federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to
the federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a provision for compliance with
the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor
regulations (29 C.F.R. § 3, "Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work
Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States"). The Act provides that
each contractor or subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person
employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the
compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-federal entity must report
all suspected or reported violations to the federal awarding agency. Supplier must be in
compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act provisions.
C. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT (40 U.S.C. § 3701-3708). Where
applicable, all contracts awarded by the non-federal entity in excess of$100,000 that involve
the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40
U.S.C. §§ 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R. § 5).
Under 40 U.S.C. § 3702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of
every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess
of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of
not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40
hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. § 3704 are applicable to construction
work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or
under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements
do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the
open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. This provision is
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hereby incorporated by reference into this Contract. Supplier certifies that during the term of
an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from this procurement process, Supplier must
comply with applicable requirements as referenced above.
D. RIGHTS TO INVENTIONS MADE UNDER A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT. If the federal award
meets the definition of"funding agreement" under 37 C.F.R. § 401.2(a) and the recipient or
subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization
regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental,
developmental, or research work under that "funding agreement," the recipient or subrecipient
must comply with the requirements of 37 C.F.R. § 401, "Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit
Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative
Agreements," and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency. Supplier
certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Sourcewell resulting from this
procurement process, Supplier must comply with applicable requirements as referenced above.
E. CLEAN AIR ACT (42 U.S.C. § 7401-7671Q.) AND THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ACT (33 U.S.C. § 1251-1387). Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of$150,000 require
the non-federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7401- 7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. § 1251- 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal
awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements
as referenced above.
F. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (EXECUTIVE ORDERS 12549 AND 12689). A contract award
(see 2 C.F.R. § 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions
in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 C.F.R.
§180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 C.F.R. § 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3
C.F.R. § 1989 Comp., p. 235), "Debarment and Suspension." SAM Exclusions contains the names
of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared
ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. Supplier
certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal
department or agency.
G. BYRD ANTI-LOBBYING AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED (31 U.S.C. § 1352). Suppliers must file
any required certifications. Suppliers must not have used federal appropriated funds to pay any
person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member
of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant, or any other award
covered by 31 U.S.C. § 1352. Suppliers must disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that
takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded
from tier to tier up to the non-federal award. Suppliers must file all certifications and
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disclosures required by, and otherwise comply with, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31
U.S.C. § 1352).
H. RECORD RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply with
the record retention requirements detailed in 2 C.F.R. § 200.333. The Supplier further certifies
that it will retain all records as required by 2 C.F.R. § 200.333 for a period of 3 years after
grantees or subgrantees submit final expenditure reports or quarterly or annual financial
reports, as applicable, and all other pending matters are closed.
I. ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier
must comply with the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency which are
contained in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy
and Conservation Act.
J. BUY AMERICAN PROVISIONS COMPLIANCE. To the extent applicable, Supplier must comply
with all applicable provisions of the Buy American Act. Purchases made in accordance with the
Buy American Act must follow the applicable procurement rules calling for free and open
competition.
K. ACCESS TO RECORDS (2 C.F.R. § 200.336). Supplier agrees that duly authorized
representatives of a federal agency must have access to any books, documents, papers and
records of Supplier that are directly pertinent to Supplier's discharge of its obligations under
this Contract for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. The
right also includes timely and reasonable access to Supplier's personnel for the purpose of
interview and discussion relating to such documents.
L. PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS (2 C.F.R. § 200.322). A non-federal entity that is
a state agency or agency of a political subdivision of a state and its contractors must comply
with Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in
guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 C.F.R. § 247 that contain the
highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a
satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the
value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring
solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery;
and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials
identified in the EPA guidelines.
M. FEDERAL SEAL(S), LOGOS, AND FLAGS. The Supplier cannot use the seal(s), logos, crests, or
reproductions of flags or likenesses of Federal agency officials without specific pre-approval.
N. NO OBLIGATION BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. The U.S. federal government is not a party to
this Contract or any purchase by a Participating Entity and is not subject to any obligations or
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liabilities to the Participating Entity, Supplier, or any other party pertaining to any matter
resulting from the Contract or any purchase by an authorized user.
O. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS OR RELATED ACTS. The
Contractor acknowledges that 31 U.S.C. 38 (Administrative Remedies for False Claims and
Statements) applies to the Supplier's actions pertaining to this Contract or any purchase by a
Participating Entity.
P. FEDERAL DEBT. The Supplier certifies that it is non-delinquent in its repayment of any
federal debt. Examples of relevant debt include delinquent payroll and other taxes, audit
disallowance, and benefit overpayments.
Q. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. The Supplier must notify the U.S. Office of General Services,
Sourcewell, and Participating Entity as soon as possible if this Contract or any aspect related to
the anticipated work under this Contract raises an actual or potential conflict of interest (as
described in 2 C.F.R. Part 200). The Supplier must explain the actual or potential conflict in
writing in sufficient detail so that the U.S. Office of General Services, Sourcewell, and
Participating Entity are able to assess the actual or potential conflict; and provide any additional
information as necessary or requested.
R. U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224. The Supplier, and its subcontractors, must comply with U.S.
Executive Order 13224 and U.S. Laws that prohibit transactions with and provision of resources
and support to individuals and organizations associated with terrorism.
S. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR
EQUIPMENT. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies that during the term of this Contract it
will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. § 200.216.
T. DOMESTIC PREFERENCES FOR PROCUREMENTS. To the extent applicable, Supplier certifies
that during the term of this Contract will comply with applicable requirements of 2 C.F.R. §
200.322.
22. CANCELLATION
Sourcewell or Supplier may cancel this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon 60
days' written notice to the other party. However, Sourcewell may cancel this Contract
immediately upon discovery of a material defect in any certification made in Supplier's
Proposal. Cancellation of this Contract does not relieve either party of financial, product, or
service obligations incurred or accrued prior to cancellation.
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Sourcewell SHI International Corp.
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Jeremy Schwartz Kristina Mann
Title: Chief Procurement Officer Title: Sr. Manager Contracts
3/20/2024 10:15 AM CDT 3/20/2024 1 11:14 AM EDT
Date: Date:
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RFP 121923 = Technology Products and Services with Related
Solutions
Vendor Details
Company Name: SHI International Corp.
Does your company conduct
business under any other name?If New Jersey
yes,please state:
290 Davidson Ave.
Address:
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
Contact: Tory Pubylski
Email: victoria_pubylski@shi.com
Phone: 512-983-6502
Fax: 512-983-6502
HST#: 22-3009648
Submission Details
Created On: Tuesday October 31,2023 09:50:21
Submitted On: Tuesday December 19,2023 15:26:51
Submitted By: Tory Pubylski
Email: victoria_pubylski@shi.com
Transaction#: bca2ca3b-8372-44fO-8925-989cfOfc1 5f 1
Submitter's IP Address: 161.69.54.14
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Specifications
Table 1: Proposer Identity&Authorized Representatives
General Instructions (applies to all Tables)Sourcewell prefers a brief but thorough response to each question. Do not merely attach
additional documents to your response without also providing a substantive response. Do not leave answers blank; respond "N/K if the
question does not apply to you (preferably with an explanation).
Line Question Response
Item
1 Proposer Legal Name (one legal entity only): SHI International Corp.
(In the event of award, will execute the
resulting contract as "Supplier")
2 Identify all subsidiary entities of the Proposer SHI Canada ULC is a subsidiary.
whose equipment, products, or services are SHI Government Solutions is not a subsidiary but is affiliated through common
included in the Proposal. ownership and will be an authorized reseller, if awarded, on the contract.
3 Identify all applicable assumed names or DBA N/A
names of the Proposer or Proposer's
subsidiaries in Line 1 or Line 2 above.
4 Provide your CAGE code or Unique Entity 1 HTFO
Identifier (SAM):
5 Proposer Physical Address: 290 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873
6 Proposer website address (or addresses): www.shi.com
7 Proposer's Authorized Representative (name, Maya Lynch
title, address, email address & phone) (The Proposal Specialist
representative must have authority to sign 290 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873
the "Proposer's Assurance of Compliance" on Maya_Lynch@shi.com
behalf of the Proposer and, in the event of 732-754-1554
award, will be expected to execute the '
resulting contract): Kristina Mann
Sr. Manager Contracts
290 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873
Kristina_Mann@shi.com
732-564-8536
8 Proposer's primary contact for this proposal Victoria Pubylski
(name, title, address, email address & phone): Capture and Business Development Manager
290 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873
Victoria_Pubylski@shi.com
512-983-6502
9 Proposer's other contacts for this proposal, if Aimee Ballenger
any (name, title, address, email address & Sr. Director Contract Capture and Development
phone): 290 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873
Aimee—Ballenger@shi.com
678-708-3906
Amelia Jakubczyk
Director of SLED Contract Capture and Development
290 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873
Amelia_Jakubczyk@shi.com
303-882-8012
Table 2: Company Information and Financial Strength
Line Question Response
Item
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10 Provide a brief history of your company, SHI International Corp (SHI) started as a regional, software-only reseller in 1989. Co-
including your company's core values, founder Thai Lee has served as SHI's only President and CEO. Under her
business philosophy, and industry longevity leadership, SHI has organically grown into one of the largest, privately held, global
related to the requested equipment, products technology solutions providers in the world—while maintaining the agility and
or services. friendliness of a small business.
Headquartered in Somerset, NJ, SHI is the largest woman and minority owned
business in the United States with major operations centers in Austin, TX, Milton
Keynes, UK, and a growing local presence around the world.
SHI employs more than 6,000 employees split into strategic business units who
uphold SHI's mission statement: "We are passionate about delivering exceptional
value and experience as we help customers select, deploy, and manage technology."
SHI's sales teams are allocated to support International, Global, Strategic,
Commercial, Enterprise and Public Sector. Today, over 17,000 corporate, enterprise,
government, and academic organizations rely on SHI to support their transformation,
collaboration, security, and optimization needs.
Few companies experience the longevity SHI has experienced. In fact, SHI's first
customer is still with us today. From the beginning, SHI has focused on innovation,
expanding our technology offerings, and professional services. Starting solely as a
software reseller, SHI now offers full IT solutions, ranging from software and
hardware to cloud migration and strategic planning. SHI has always brought leading
edge technology to our customers: from bringing drop-shipping innovation to the IT
channel in 1991 to delivering high-value consulting and professional services to help
organizations achieve business agility. We work closely with the top manufacturers
and participate in several advisory boards to ensure we are aware of new
technologies and shifts in technology and that we are transferring that knowledge not
only to our customers but also using it to influence how we run our business.
There is a lot to consider when seeking a partner who can help address Sourcewell
members' various technology needs. Ability and experience are vital elements in
your decision, but you also want a company built on solid principles and values.
That is why our business philosophy focuses on one key concept: Being helpful.
It is an easy claim to make, but at SHI, being helpful goes beyond a simple
marketing strategy—it is a core consideration in everything we do. We continuously
look for opportunities beyond the contract, including:
• Coordinated expertise and insight to help you find success
• Value-added support that exceeds established obligations
• Targeted assistance addressing inefficiencies and obstacles, so you can focus
on critical priorities
To further demonstrate our commitment, we look toward SHI's core values, which
drive our operations and promote a healthy, helpful business culture. We have listed
our 10 core values below. With dedication to these values, as well as SHI's focus
on remaining uniquely helpful, we can deliver on the trust you place in us.
SHI Core Values:
• Build a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Be accountable and act with integrity
• Seek understanding to support sincerely
• Embrace change, collaborate and innovate
• Show initiative and execute efficiently
• Be resourceful and cost conscious
• Adapt, persevere and succeed
• Learn, grow and teach
• Strive for wellness to achieve balance
• Be bold, be fun, behave and be you
Our goal is to foster a long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers
and partners, and we are committed to a collaborative process that is customer
centered so that your members can make their IT solution purchases confidently.
Through providing Sourcewell members with the latest technology, cost savings,
technical expertise, and compliant procurement, we believe SHI is the ideal partner
to support Sourcewell's contract requirements.
11 What are your company's expectations in the SHI is excited to continue our collaboration with Sourcewell and its members! We
event of an award? have had tremendous success growing the value of our first awarded contract and
will continue our commitment to expanding the use of this contract, supporting
Sourcewell's existing members and educating eligible contract users.
Throughout our current contract, Sourcewell has been supported by a dedicated
account management structure that has provided both Sourcewell and its members
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with a supportive team of individuals, including dedicated Capture and Business
Development Manager, Victoria Pubylski, Field Account Executives, Inside Account
Executives, and sales leadership, as well as expert support from our technology
specialists. Our dedicated sales teams are well-informed on how to use the
Sourcewell contract and will continue to promote this contract to ensure both the
Sourcewell Cooperative and its members benefit from our relationship.
Given that we are already familiar with Sourcewell and your members we expect
there to be a seamless transition to a new awarded contract. We will maintain and
grow our successful partnership with Sourcewell, beginning with our immediate
actions upon award which include:
1. Supporting and advocating our Sourcewell partnership. Each team member from
every Public Sector vertical supports our partnership with Sourcewell and will
continue to advocate for the contract with passion and vigor. Our public sector sales
force has successfully grown our Sourcewell contract year over year since our initial
award in 2019, including an incredible 100 percent growth in the second full year of
our contract. Given our position in the public sector market, our expanding sales
force, and our passion for advocating the benefits of the Sourcewell contract to new
customers, we are confident that we can continue to amplify Sourcewell's reach in
terms of the number of distinct members who use this contract and revenue
achieved.
2. Develop additional marketing materials and campaigns that articulate the value of
the Sourcewell-SHI partnership. As an example, we will employ our Capture and
Business Development Team, dedicated to the Public Sector Business Unit at SHI,
to notify existing customers and continue to prospect new customers to detail our
partnership.
3. Provide training and updates to our entire Public Sector sales and sales support
staff about Sourcewell and its members. This training will include contract terms and
methodology, pricing parameters, and the value that Sourcewell provides to its
members.
4. Connect with current Sourcewell members and listen to members' needs and
feedback. Our check-in will ensure that each member's dedicated Account Team is
familiar with and accessible to them, in addition to educating members on our
value. We will work with each member to understand their business preferences
(specific information on a quote, reporting requirements, invoicing/billing requirements,
and the like).
5. Finally, we will create a dedicated Sourcewell online catalog that displays the
contracted pricing and contract page on our website that will include the Sourcewell
awarded vendor logo, a copy of contract documents, a summary of products and
pricing, marketing materials, and a link to Sourcewell's website.
We recognize why cooperative contract usage is rising and realize the value of
having strategic partners in this space. SHI distinguishes itself from comparable
organizations by choosing to partner closely with a select number of cooperative
partners, ensuring we offer proactive support rather than stretching ourselves across
countless partnerships. To bolster support for our larger contract users, and sales
organization, we have established a Capture and Strategy team. This team is
tasked with educating our customers and sales team about our available contracts
and serving as a primary resource for significant contract holders like Sourcewell.
Your dedicated SHI Capture and Business Development Manager will regularly meet
with the assigned Sourcewell Supplier Development Administrator to ensure contract
success for both SHI and all Sourcewell customers. These meetings will include
updates or changes impacting the contract, a review of contract highlights (like
spending, new customers, and new vendors), discussion of any contract concerns,
identification of areas for improvement, and sharing our strategies for promoting the
contract. We aim to maintain open lines of communication throughout.
Our dedicated Contract Capture and Strategy team will join forces with the Public
Sector leadership and sales teams directly to execute these steps.
Primary contacts for Sourcewell include:
1. Tory Pubylski
Capture & Business Development Manager
Victoria—Pubylski@shi.com
2. Amelia Jakubczyk
Director SLED Contract Capture and Development
Amelia_Jakubczyk@shi.com
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3. Aimee Ballenger
Senior Director of Contract Capture and Development
Ai mee_Ballenger@sh i.com
If chosen to partner with Sourcewell, we'll bring fresh and innovative perspectives to
your members and anticipate a seamless transition. We pledge to provide personal
support for Sourcewell and your members, with devoted Capture and Strategy team
members, taking the lead. We will remain flexible and agile in our approach to
optimize Sourcewell members' contract user experience.
12 Demonstrate your financial strength and With over 6,000 employees worldwide, SHI is proud to be the largest
stability with meaningful data. This could Woman/Minority owned business in North America. We maintain more than 30
include such items as financial statements, global offices in North America, EMEA, and APAC. In addition to our global offices,
SEC filings, credit and bond ratings, letters our properties include an integration center, solution lab, and executive briefing
of credit, and detailed reference letters. center, which are located at our headquarters in New Jersey. In 2022, SHI reached
Upload supporting documents (as applicable) $14 billion in revenue and set the stage for continued exponential growth.
in the document upload section of your
response. This growth stems from a laser focus on customer service, dedicated and tenured
leadership, committed AEs (who live and work in the communities they serve), and
a broad spectrum of customers and partners.
Since SHI is a privately-owned company with no bank debt, we are nimble and
able to reinvest in our business with integrity and in a way that aligns with our
values and needs. SHI continues to invest in new infrastructure, most recently with a
state-of-the-art data center integration center. We have also made significant
investments in hiring more resources—the people with whom Sourcewell engages.
Our financial strength and stability are predicated on our staunch affiliations within
our communities—our relationships with customers, partners, OEMs, and our own
SHI colleagues.
SHI's Strengths:
• Agile and adaptive business management
• Diverse, predictable revenue sources
• Strong customer and vendor partnerships
• Steady industry growth
Financial Stability:
• Thirty-three consecutive years of growth
• No long-term bank debt
• Exemplary financials
• Low overhead structure
SHI's Dun & Bradstreet number is 61-142-9481 and we have a 5A3 rating. A copy
of our most recent report is attached to this proposal. Additional details may be
provided upon request.
13 What is your US market share for the We offer our complete catalog of products and services to our customers. Providing
solutions that you are proposing? a vendor-neutral approach to help customers find the right technology that meets
every requirement of their IT environment, one of our greatest strengths is our ability
to provide tremendous depth and breadth in choosing the ideal software, hardware,
cloud, and other products and services.
Based on the most recent data on the US IT budget, SHI's share is approximately
2.5% of the overall market.
SHI Overall Product Mix
• 60% would be considered software, subscriptions, and cloud-based sales.
• 40% would be considered hardware, peripherals and accessories, including
devices, servers, storage, and, networking.
Market Share Indicators for Software
SHI is considered the leading reseller partner for many top software publishers such
as Microsoft, Adobe, and Trellix (McAfee). Estimating our revenue with these
partners, as representative of their partner sales, we would put our share at
approximately 20-25%. This would not include sales these software publishers
conduct directly with the end customer.
Market Share Indicators for Hardware
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) direct sales to the end customer typically
represent a larger percentage of the business. As a result, our overall market share
is lower, but SHI is one of the largest hardware resellers in North America.
14 What is your Canadian market share for the The Canadian IT addressable market for resellers is approximately $100 billion. The
solutions that you are proposing? largest partner in Canada owns 1%; SHI's share of the market is 0.25%.
15 Has your business ever petitioned for In our 34-year history, SHI has never petitioned for bankruptcy protection. We are a
bankruptcy protection? If so, explain in detail. privately held company and currently have no debt.
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16 How is your organization best described: is SHI is an Information Technology Value-Added Reseller (VAR), which offers a
it a manufacturer, a distributor/dealer/reseller, complete solution to information technology by providing multi-vendor hardware and
or a service provider? Answer whichever software along with other vital services. SHI has vast experience and established
question (either a) or b) just below) best vendor partnerships that enable it to bring excellent value to Sourcewell and its
applies to your organization. members. With a diverse partner ecosystem that supports over 15,000 unique
a) If your company is best described as publishers and manufacturers, all the leading manufacturers include SHI as an
a distributor/dealer/reseller (or similar entity), authorized partner.
provide your written authorization to act as a
distributor/dealer/reseller for the manufacturer SHI is authorized to sell hundreds to thousands of brands and products in the
of the products proposed in this RFP. If scope of this contract. We have included a sample list of authorizations in response
applicable, is your dealer network to question number 81, and specific OEM or software publisher authorizations can
independent or company owned? be provided upon request.
b) If your company is best described as Our endeavors naturally resonate with Sourcewell's mission of serving as a 'force
a manufacturer or service provider, describe multiplier' for its members. This synchronicity is not merely coincidental but a
your relationship with your sales and service testament to our shared values and common goals. Our expansive network of
force and with your dealer network in manufacturer relationships is a direct testament to this alignment. Yet, we understand
delivering the products and services to truly amplify our impact, we must cater to a diverse range of needs which is why
proposed in this RFP. Are these individuals we have forged partnerships with a considerable number of smaller distribution
your employees, or the employees of a third partners in addition to our long-term relationships with the larger distributors. This
party? strategic approach not only diversifies our product and service offerings but also
exponentially increases our capacity to deliver value.
SHI has been dedicated to the Public Sector business for the last twenty years,
creating solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of State, Local, and
Education customers across North America. Therefore, Sourcewell can feel confident
that its members will benefit from SHI's collaboration with each Sourcewell member
to deliver solutions that are specific to their unique needs.
SHI does not have a dealer network. All business will be supported directly through
SHI's sales force in the U.S, SHI Canada in the north, SHI Government Solutions in
the State of Texas.
17 If applicable, provide a detailed explanation Among the thousands of licenses and certifications available within the IT industry,
outlining the licenses and certifications that SHI holds a comprehensive number relevant to the scope of this Sourcewell
are both required to be held, and actually contract. Our teams stay current with licenses and certifications; in most cases, we
held, by your organization (including third have the highest available certifications.
parties and subcontractors that you use) in
pursuit of the business contemplated by this We have included a representative sample of manufacturers and the number of
RFP. certifications held, and specific certification details for individual publishers can be
provided upon request.
Acronis — 5 Certifications
Adobe — 7 Certifications
AirWatch — 2 Certifications
APC - 12 Certifications
Apple - 17 Certifications
Arbor - 4 Certifications
Aruba - 3 Certifications
Avaya - 12 Certifications
Blue Coast Systems - 3 Certifications
Bluebeam — 7 Certifications
Bomgar — 3 Certifications
Business Objects — 11 Certifications
CA — 34 Certifications
Check Point — 12 Certifications
Cisco — 44 Certifications
Citrix — 88 Certifications
Commvault — 67 Certifications
Compellent — 5 Certifications
CompTIA — 35 Certifications
CradlePoint — 2 Certifications
DataCore — 1 Certifications
Dell/EMC — 136 Certifications
D-Link- 4 Certifications
Domino — 1 Certifications
Emulex — 1 Certifications
ESET — 3 Certifications
Exin — 2 Certifications
F5 — 8 Certifications
HDS (Hitachi Data Systems) — 4 Certifications
HP — 201 Certifications
HPE — 327 Certifications
IBM — 174 Certifications
IBM hardware — 11 Certifications
Imation/Nexsan — 4 Certifications
ISC2 — 10 Certifications
ITI L — 5 Certifications
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Ixia — 3 Certifications
Juniper — 28 Certifications
Ivanti - 10 Certifications
Lenovo - 26 Certifications
LogRhythm - 3 Certifications
Mellanox - 2 Certifications
Metastorm - 1 Certification
Microsoft - 1090 Certifications
Motorola - 8 Certifications
NetApp - 26 Certifications
NetIQ - 6 Certifications
Nimble - 7 Certifications
Novell - 11 Certifications
Nutanix - 7 Certifications
Oracle - 340 Certifications
Other - 30 Certifications
Polycom - 14 Certifications
ProCurve - 6 Certifications
Proofpoint - 3 Certifications
Pure - 5 Certifications
Qlogic - 5 Certifications
Quantum - 2 Certifications
Quest Software - 1 Certification
Red Hat - 18 Certifications
RSA - 33 Certifications
SANS.ORG - 1 Certification
ScriptLogic - 2 Certifications
Security Horizon - 2 Certifications
SimpliVity - 5 Certifications
Sonicwall - 2 Certifications
Splunk - 6 Certifications
Sun Microsystems - 65 Certifications
Symantec - 142 Certifications
Tegile - 2 Certifications
Trellix- 92 Certifications
Trend Micro 5 Certifications
Veeam 10 Certifications
Vision Solutions 1 Certification
VMware 30 Certifications
Watchguard 1 Certification
Websense 18 Certifications
For additional certifications, please see the Technical Certifications document in the
response portal.
18 Provide all "Suspension or Debarment" To the best of our knowledge, SHI has not been suspended or disbarred on any
information that has applied to your contracts like what is being requested by Sourcewell.
organization during the past ten years.
Table 3: Industry Recognition & Marketplace Success
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Item
19 Describe any relevant industry awards or SHI is committed to providing world-class support to our clients. Awards and
recognition that your company has received accolades validate the next-level partnership SHI brings to our clients in hardware,
in the past five years software, and services. Our partners, vendors, and clients have generously
recognized SHI for its exceptional quality, service, and partnerships. SHI has been
recognized as a top partner by OEMs such as Cisco, Dell, HP, Intel, and Microsoft,
and as a leader in the industry by organizations such as CRN. Focusing on the
employee experience, SHI is a top employer named by such organizations as
Forbes and Austin American-Statesman. Our ESG efforts to assist customers in
achieving their diversity and sustainability goals have earned awards from
customers such as Verizon and Cushman & Wakefield and partners such as HP
and Ingram Micro.
For additional information about our awards and accolades, please visit SHI.com.
2023 Awards
• Cohesity Global Cloud Services Partner of the Year
• Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers
• HP US Personal Systems NSP of the Year
• NetApp Cloud Partner of the Year
• Oracle LAR of the Year, North America, Oracle Linux & Virtualization
• SolarWinds North America Transform Partner of the Year
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• SolarWinds North America Breakthrough Award
• SolarWinds North America Excellence in Customer Retention
• SolarWinds North America Excellence in Subscription Sales
• Tenable Information & Systems Management Partner of the Year Awards
• Tenable North America - Top Overall State and Local Partner
• Trend Micro Enterprise Partner of the Year
• Veritas Top Growth National Business Partner
• VMware Partner Value Award for the Americas Region
2022 Awards
• Austin American-Statesman Top Workplaces
• BeF5 Partner of the Year
• Cisco Americas Security Partner of the Year
• Cisco Security Partner of the Year
• Citrix Partner of the Year — Large Account Provider
• CRN Tech Elite 250
• Cushman & Wakefield — Diverse Vendor of the Year
• EcoVadis Bronze Medal
• Fortinet North American Partner of the Year Award
• Fortinet Partner of the Year
• GoTo Resolve Pro
• Ingram ITAD Partner of the Year
• Juniper Partner of the Year - Americas Theater Overall
• Kong Americas Regional Partner of the Year
• Microsoft Surface Solutions Award
• Palo Alto Networks SASE Partner of the Year
• Pure Storage Americas Most New Customers Partner of the Year
• Rapid 7 North America Cloud Security Partner of the Year
• Rapid7 North America Partner of the Year
• SentinelOne Momentum Partner of the Year
• Symantec Partner of the Year - Identity Management
• Tanium Growth Partner of the Year
�artner
Tenable North America Top Overall Partner & Top Overall State and Local
• Trend Micro Enterprise Partner of the Year
• Varonis Growth Partner of the Year
• Verizon Partner Network Marketing Excellence Award
• Zoom US & Canada Reseller Partner Award
2021 Awards
• Cohesity Global SaaS Partner of the Year
• CRN UK Women in Channel Awards - Gender Parity Award
• Dell Partner of the Year
• Intel US Channel Partner of the Year
• Lantronix Strategic Edge Partner of the Year, North America
• Microsoft Digital Marketing Partner of the Year
• Microsoft North American Digital Marketing Partner of the Year - Strategic
Device Reseller Award
• Microsoft North American Partner of the Year - Windows 10
• Microsoft Partner of the Year - Microsoft Surface Hub Reseller of the Year
• Microsoft Top Surface Hub Revenue YoY Growth - Reseller
• Microsoft US (MSUS) Partner Award in Modern Endpoint Management
• Microsoft US Surface Transformation Partner of the Year
• Rapid 7 North America Partner of the Year
• Thales Business Partner of the Year, North America
• Zoom US & Canada Partner of the Year
• Zoom US & Canada Reseller of the Year
2020 Awards
• Austin American-Statesman Top Workplaces
• Commercial Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit Digital — Americas
• Cradlepoint Partner of the Year
• Forbes America's Best Employers For Women
• Fortinet Partner of the Year - US
• Intel US Channel Partner of the Year
• Intel US Partner of the Year - National - Innovation
• JetBrains Partner Awards - World65 bwide Surface Resiliency Partner of The
Year
• Microsoft US Device Sales Growth Partner of the Year - Fiscal Year
• NJBIZ Top 25 Women-Owned Businesses
• Nutanix Trail Blazer Award
• Opengear — Elite Partner of the Year
• Panasonic - Rising Star Award
• Pure Storage Partner of the Year
• Samsung Installation of the Year — Mobility
• Tenable's Top Overall Partner of the Year in North America
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• Thales Business Partner of the Year, North America
• Veeam Impact Partner Award — Impact Partner of the Year
• Veritas Top National Business Partner Overall - Americas
• Verizon Supplier Sustainability Award
• Vertiv Growth Through Innovation Award
2019 Awards
• Adobe Digital Media Worldwide Partner of the Year
• Austin American-Statesman Top Workplaces
• Cisco Central Commercial Partner of the Year
• CRN's Managed Service Provider 500 - Elite 150 Category
• Dell Technologies Transformational Partner of the Year
• FireMon Ignite Partner Award — Growth Partner of the Year
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• GMIS International Partner Award Diamond Level
• Intel Partner of the Year for Marketing: Training for Results - Sales
• Intel Partner of the Year for Vertical Solutions: Client Solution - National
Solution Provider
• Microsoft Partner of the Year Award (MSUS Awards): Modern Workplace,
Modern Desktop Award
• Microsoft US Surface Transformation Reseller of the Year
• MSI Outstanding Channel Partner Award
• Pure Storage Top Net New Logo Partner of the Year Award
• Ranked 10th on CRN's Solution Provider 500
• SOPHOS Cloud Partner of the year
• Zoom Partner Innovation Award
20 What percentage of your sales are to the In 2022, the Public Sector accounted for over $3.7 billion of SHI's $14 billion total
governmental sector in the past three years company revenue. The percentage of company revenue in governmental sales
earned over the past five years is:
2022: 18%
2021: 21%
2020: 20%
21 What percentage of your sales are to the In 2022, the Public Sector accounted for over $3.7 billion of SHI's $14 billion total
education sector in the past three years company revenue. The percentage of company revenue in education sales earned
over the past five years is:
2022: 7%
2021: 9%
2020: 8%
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22 List any state, provincial, or cooperative SHI manages hundreds of contracts for customers in the public sector space. We
purchasing contracts that you hold. What is have provided sales for our top ten revenue contracts for the past three years. In
the annual sales volume for each of these addition to the information provided here, a full list of our contracts by state can be
contracts over the past three years? found at:
https://www.shi.com/Contract/PSContract/ContractHome
National Cooperative
• 2020 - $433,524,175.00
• 2021 - $432,367,332.00
• 2022 - $474,912,261.00
National Cooperative
• 2020 - $117,246,848.00
• 2021 - $242,276,114.00
• 2022 - $428,741,315.00
National Cooperative
• 2020 - $119,276,838.00
• 2021 - $2157 559,364.00
• 2022 - $29772167161.00
National Cooperative
• 2020 - $49,516,736.00
• 2021 - $981 356,960.00
• 2022 - $162,616,951.00
National Cooperative
• 2020 - $109,667,754.00
• 2021 - $94,519,443.00
• 2022 - $66,158,438.00
National Cooperative
• 2020 - $105,605,584.00
• 2021 - $106,272,231.00
• 2022 - $36,249,883.00
National Cooperative
• 2020 - $51,110,983.00
• 2021 - $69,945,461.00
• 2022 - $117,824,104.00
State Contract
• 2020 - $137,405,364.00
• 2021 - $79,536,085.00
• 2022 - $43,431,618.00
State Contract
• 2020 - $79,162,748.00
• 2021 - $77,934,115.00
• 2022 - $54,871,606.00
State Contract
• 2020 - $64,141,338.00
• 2021 - $63,818,564.00
• 2022 - $69,121,433.00
23 List any GSA contracts or Standing Offers GSA
and Supply Arrangements (SOSA) that you 2020 - $19,629,342.02
hold. What is the annual sales volume for 2021 - $13,876,322.68
each of these contracts over the past three 2022 - $6,492,695.32
years?
SHI does not have any SOSA agreements.
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Table 4: References/Testimonials
Line Item 24. Supply reference information from three customers who are eligible to be Sourcewell participating entities.
Entity Name Contact Name Phone Number
NJ Transit Renzo Sosa, Director, IT Contracts 973-491-7612
rsosa@njtransit.com
University of Georgia Ryan Dekle, Procurement Specialist 706-542-7113
deeks90@uga.edu
NY-Erie 1 BOCES, Western New York Julie A. Bray, Project Manager 716-923-6512
Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) jbray@elb.org
Fulton County, GA Anne Wilson, IT Vendor Relationship Manager — 404-612-7294
Department of Technology Anne.Wilson@fultoncountyga.gov
City of Little Rock, AR Vitesh Patel, Procurement Manager - Finance 501-371-6838
Department vpatel@littlerock.gov
Table 5: Top Five Government or Education Customers
Line Item 25. Provide a list of your top five government, education, or non-profit customers(entity name is optional), including entity
type, the state or province the entity is located in, scope of the project(s), size of transaction(s), and dollar volumes from the past three
years.
Entity Name Entity Type State/ Scope of Work Size of Transactions Dollar Volume Past Three
Province Years
Not Required Government New York-NY All IT products and services $8-$32.3M $ 56711277119.76
Not Required Government Louisiana-LA All IT products and services $4-$9.2M $ 216,861,697.19
Not Required Government Missouri-MO All IT products and services $3-$17M $ 152,833,261.14
Not Required Government Oregon-OR All IT products and services $12-$10.2M $ 76,774,805.93
Not Required Education New Jersey-NJ All IT products and services $4-$1.5M $ 36,539,525.56
Table 6: Ability to Sell and Deliver Service
Describe your company's capability to meet the needs of Sourcewell participating entities across the US and Canada, as applicable.
Your response should address in detail at least the following areas: locations of your network of sales and service providers,the number
of workers(full-time equivalents) involved in each sector,whether these workers are your direct employees (or employees of a third
party), and any overlap between the sales and service functions.
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Item
26 Sales force. SHI possesses not only the necessary capabilities but also the needed enthusiasm to
cater to the needs of Sourcewell members from across the U.S. and Canada. Our
ethos at SHI grows from our team members and they remain our greatest asset. Our
sales force provides exceptional customer service and support to Sourcewell
members.
To remain successful for Sourcewell members, we will stay flexible in our approach
and will engage with each member on an individual basis; we understand that one
size does not fit all, and that philosophy is apparent in our sales structure. In terms
of organization, we have retained a small business feel to remain agile for our
customers. We operate successfully with minimal layers of management, and we
empower our sales teams to make decisions that are in the best interest of their
customers.
Our Team Structure
With a desire to meet the unique needs of our various public sector customers, we
have structured our public sector business unit into four divisions, including:
Federal
State and Local Government
Education
Healthcare
Sales Leadership
SHI recognizes the value and agility that comes from working closely with your
selected partner. That's why, to best support our customers, we have split our public
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sector into regions. We have over 250 salespeople who are focused on government,
education, and healthcare. SHI's Senior Public Sector Sales Vice President oversees
four regional Vice Presidents (VPs)—education west and east, and government west
and east, who directly manage the District Managers and Account Executives in their
territory. This allows for more flexibility and faster decision-making, so SHI can
provide Sourcewell's members with a small business feel.
Public Sector Field Team
The Public Sector Field team supports state and local government, K-12, higher
education, federal, and public healthcare entities across the country. Customers in the
public sector are supported by an Account Executive (AE), who lives and works in
the territory, and a dedicated inside sales team.
SHI provides a comprehensive customer support plan to ensure we are meeting each
customer's needs. Our AEs are empowered to make decisions when it comes to
customer support, and they have the autonomy to resolve issues as they arise. In
addition, District Managers (DM) are engaged with the account teams to provide
executive-level support and to meet with customers as needed.
Regular and transparent communication with customers helps us provide tailored
support. AEs meet with the Sourcewell member contract users to review their
business with SHI. During these review meetings, we discuss purchase history and
the customer's future plans. With open discussions, SHI can provide significant value
in supporting members' initiatives and will engage the support teams as needed to
help meet their goals and objectives.
Public Sector Inside Team
Our Public Sector Inside team focuses on supporting the needs of smaller local
government, K-12, and higher education institutions nationwide and offers personalized
attention regardless of organizational size. These customers often are overlooked by
large resellers, though they have the same needs as their larger counterparts. Based
at our global headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey, the Public Sector Inside team
supports customers' needs from start to finish.
Canadian Public Sector Sales
With over 20 years of experience in the Canadian marketplace, SHI maintains
several offices and a team of 20 people including directors, managers, field sellers,
and sales support including field service executives who provide pre-sales support,
solution architecting, and engineering across SHI's full portfolio.
Our Canadian Public Sector team supports Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Healthcare,
Education, Agencies, Boards and Commissions. This sales team is comprised of
one District Sales Manager with over 35 years of experience in the Public Sector,
three Field Account Executives with up to 24 years of experience and one Business
Development Manager with over 10 years of experience in Public Sector. This team
is backed by Inside Account Managers who support day-to-day quote requests,
returns, and general inquiries. We provide a comprehensive customer support plan to
ensure we meet each members' needs as part of our presence in Canada.
We also have six Inside Account Executives who are phone-based sellers covering
Canada to augment the field sellers.
And our Canadian presence is growing! We continue to look to expand our field
sales presence in the Public Sector in the coming months.
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27 Dealer network or other distribution To support Sourcewell members' need for reliable stock, we have an abundant and
methods. broad community of distributors and partners. We work loyally to maintain
relationships with both our large IT distributors (Ingram Micro and TD SYNNEX) as
well as smaller, local distributors and manufacturers directly. Regardless of where we
source products, SHI always looks for opportunities to save our customers money. In
addition to leveraging our partner relationships for savings at the vision and design
phases, our sales teams review our distributors' stock to source products from the
supplier with inventory in the closest proximity to the customer, at the lowest price.
Most products are delivered within three to five business days of order placement.
We have sourcing specialists on our procurement team who monitor purchase orders
with our partner and distributor community to ensure that no savings have been
missed. In many instances, our sourcing specialists can aggregate purchases for a
specific partner or product across multiple transactions or even across multiple
customers to realize a lower overall cost.
SHI also maintains two integration centers/warehouses in Piscataway, NJ, which can
securely store the Members' inventory for configuration and integration services. The
combination of our warehouse/integration centers, as well as our relationships with
our major distributors, allow us to provide efficient product delivery across the country.
SHI's distribution model reduces time to market and decreases the overhead costs of
maintaining additional warehouses, subsequently allowing us to offer our customers an
aggressive pricing model.
Our major distribution centers are located strategically in:
• Fontana, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Ontario, CA
• Miami, FL
• Atlanta, GA
• Suwanee, GA
• Chicago, IL
• South Bend, IN
• Swedesboro, NJ
• Jonestown, PA
• Memphis, TN
• Dallas, TX
• Fort Worth, TX
SHI receives electronic feeds from these major distributors as well as the top
publishers/OEMs in the industry. We include advertised list price in our catalog and
have based our discounts off this pricing.
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28 Service force. To anticipate the needs of our clients, we proactively invest in solution-based
resources and capabilities that help our customers achieve their digital transformation
goals. For example, we are adding practices around IOT and data analytics/machine
learning.
The requirements for effective IT have transformed. In response to this shift, and
working from our customer-centered foundation, SHI developed solution-based support
teams. These teams have common goals to identify a customer's needs, help them
acquire the right technology, and facilitate the adoption of that technology in the
customer's environment. SHI has technical expertise around our entire portfolio of
services and products, ensuring we are prepared to meet all Sourcewell members' IT
needs.
Our services and support resources include:
Field Solutions Engineers: SHI employs a team of solution engineers with more
technical expertise to collaborate directly with AEs and be the first point of contact
for more in-depth technical discussions.
Advanced Solutions Group (ASG): This group has the agility and expertise to
help design, build, test, and deploy hardware, cloud, and software solutions in
synchrony with other support teams. They aim to help customers execute their
mission and educate end users by getting the right technology to the right people at
the right time. These teams are organized into the solution practice groups below:
End-User/UCC
Cloud Design, Adoption, Optimization and Management
Data Center Technologies — Server/Storage/Backup
Networking — Core, Edge, and Transport
Security Solutions
SHI Training: SHI's training team provides on-site, online, or on-demand
technical, end-user, and professional development training, complementing our other
services seamlessly. We offer the skills and knowledge our customers need to
improve their adoption and consumption of technology and increase their return on
investment. SHI offers full-service training to meet technology's growing demands.
• Software and Hardware Partner Support Organizations: SHI has the largest team
of hardware, software, and licensing specialists in the industry. Our award-winning
team of licensing specialists has the expertise to manage the varied features of the
publisher licensing programs and are available to help customers select licensing
programs, execute agreements, and support the agreement lifecycle. SHI also has
dedicated teams that support over 100 strategic and emerging technology partners to
assist in evaluating hardware features, sourcing, and obtaining demos.
Leveraging the expertise of our established, esteemed, and highly certified service
and support teams, SHI aims to continue being a trusted advisor to your members.
With our proven 'Select, Deploy, Manage' methodology, we pledge to maintain
harmonious collaboration with Sourcewell members. We will oversee each project
from inception through successful implementation to completion, identifying potential
cost savings at every phase of the project lifecycle and continuing our ongoing
contract.
Professional Services Delivery
SHI provides services in one of three ways:
1. SHI Delivered Services — our internal delivery resources are based in NJ and
across the country. This team is comprised of over 600 technical experts who
collectively hold 3,000 certifications for various products and solutions.
2. Partner Delivered Services — SHI can resell partner services. In this case, we
rely on employees of that partner or contractors of that partner.
3. Service Partner Network — SHI maintains an Elite Partner network of service
providers across the U.S. and Canada. These partners are vetted and managed
carefully by SHI to ensure customer satisfaction and success. Currently, our Elite
Network is comprised of 50 partners. Furthermore, we also collaborate with external
Service Partners at a customer's request. Often, our customers have established
relationships with local partners, and in these cases, SHI will eagerly join with that
partner to provide services on contract.
Our capability for services is extensive, and with resources across the country and
Canada, SHI facilitates services in almost every IT Solution area.
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29 Describe the ordering process. If orders SHI International Corp., SHI Canada, and SHI Government Solutions will be
will be handled by distributors, dealers or responsible for handling all orders submitted by Sourcewell members. SHI also
others, explain the respective roles of the reserves the right to add additional fulfilment partners upon award of a contract in
Proposer and others. conjunction with Sourcewell member needs.
SHI accepts orders via Purchase Order (PO) submitted via email or fax, phone
orders may be placed with credit cards and orders can also be processed through
shi.com by shopping directly through the catalog or completing a purchase by having
an SHI quote published to your specific account. The web catalog will include all
products available under the scope of the contract allowing members to acquire the
most current products for their needs.
Regardless of the method of submission (email, fax, web), the order is routed to
your dedicated Inside Sales Team for validation and the management of the order
process. Upon receipt, the Inside Account Manager (IAM) will review the order to
ensure it is complete and can be processed. If the order is not valid for any reason,
the IAM will contact the customer within 2-4 business hours to request any necessary
information. If lower pricing is available, the IAM will inform the customer and pass
the lower price on. In a case where a price has increased, SHI will honor the price
if the order is placed within 30 days of the original quote. If the quote has expired,
SHI will make a best effort to work with the manufacturer to honor the price.
Your dedicated sales team will enter all valid orders on the same day they are
received. An automatic order confirmation will be generated and sent to the end user
listed on the purchase order, as well as any other contacts the customer has
designated. We can customize the information on the order acknowledgment email
and can include all information required by the customer.
Once an order is entered, it is then directed to SHI's Procurement Department for
processing. This team is then responsible for placing the order with the appropriate
distributor or manufacturer. The orders are sent electronically and confirmed, and all
orders are placed within 24 hours of being received. Should there be a change in
the delivery time, the Procurement team will notify the sales team immediately. At that
point, we will reach out to the end user to discuss options.
Should a product not be available at the time of order placement, the Inside Account
Manager will reach out to the contact who placed the PO and advise that contact on
all the options available. No substitutions will be ordered unless we have express,
written authorization to do so by the end user.
We have the flexibility to bill upfront, in arrears, or on a payment plan depending on
the requirements of each purchase. We will have these discussions before the quote
process takes place and confirm again before we enter the purchase order.
In this way, we will alleviate incorrect billings. In the rare case that something is
incorrectly billed, the customer can reach out to their sales team, and they will work
with our Accounting Department to resolve it.
SHI can accommodate sending either hard copy invoices, electronic invoices, or both.
Summary billing is also available. We will accommodate changes at any time.
Invoices will be sent only after the products have been delivered.
SHI has also worked with Sourcewell to set up a store on the new Buy Sourcewell
online platform with punchout options for your members. This is yet another
purchasing avenue for Sourcewell members.
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30 Describe in detail the process and SHI provides a comprehensive customer support plan to ensure we are meeting each
procedure of your customer service customer's needs. Customers are supported by a dedicated AE and a dedicated
program, if applicable. Include your inside sales team. Field territories are structured vertically and geographically.
response-time capabilities and
commitments, as well as any incentives Each AE is supported by a team of IAMs who maintain direct relationships with the
that help your providers meet your stated customers. SHI's AEs are empowered to make decisions around the support of their
service goals or promises. customers, and they have the autonomy to resolve issues as they arise. Because our
AEs ensure customer satisfaction, SHI can provide high-quality customer service and
ensure efficient and effective response to questions and issues. In addition, the SHI
regional directors are engaged with the account teams to provide executive-level
support and to meet with customers as needed.
SHI recognizes that effective communication is the cornerstone of customer service.
Our dedicated account teams are committed to fully support their customers with
accessible, courteous, responsive, and seamless customer service.
Below we outline our standard procedures and response times:
�edicated
Call answered in a timely manner: Sourcewell's calls are directed to your
IAM. In the case your dedicated IAM is helping another customer, calls are
directed to voicemail. If the customer has an urgent request, they can escalate their
request to the inside sales team manager or AE for immediate assistance.
• Email and voicemail response: All emails and voicemails are answered or
returned within two to four business hours.
• Quotes Turnaround: Quotes from the customer's standard catalog are fulfilled
within eight business hours. For quotes requested for items which are third-party
source/weird ware items, the IAMs reply to customer requests within two to four
hours, confirming receipt of request and relaying to the customer they are working on
their request and notifying them of additional time the request may take because of
external factors—such as awaiting vendor response or additional required information
from the customer.
• Process orders within 24 hours of receipt (unless additional information is
required).
• Order entry accuracy: SHI accurately enters purchase orders into the system 98
percent of the time based on monthly data.
• Provide daily updates on any pending requests.
• DOA Devices: If an item is DOA, SHI works with the OEM to provide a
working product within the OEM's DOA policies.
• Order received to product shipment: The total turnaround from order receipt to
shipment for 90 percent of all standard orders is 15 days. Should we expect a delay
because of large quantity, complexity, product constraint, etc., SHI communicates the
expected timeline with the end user who placed the order and follows up consistently
until the product is delivered.
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31 Describe your ability and willingness to Aiming to best support the needs of over 50,000 members, Sourcewell seeks
provide your products and services to partnerships that deeply understand and are dedicated to serving these diverse
Sourcewell participating entities in the groups. Members span various sectors, including state and local government, tribal
United States. government, public and private K-12 and Higher Education, public healthcare, and non-
profit organizations.
Each industry has unique IT needs, requiring an experienced and resourceful solutions
provider. With its comprehensive capabilities and dedication, SHI stands ready and
eager to serve each of these sectors by providing tailored IT solutions and consistent
support. As the incumbent and current partner to Sourcewell and its members, SHI is
passionate about this contract and is committed to developing impactful current and
future IT solutions for each member.
To achieve this, we will deliver the following:
A dedicated Capture and Business Development Manager who focuses on
championing this contract internally with our SHI sales teams, joining calls with
customers to answer questions about the contract, and connecting resources internally
and with Sourcewell as needed.
Knowledgeable staff who have worked with Sourcewell and its members and
understand the challenges you face, enabling you to facilitate a better buying vehicle
for your members.
A global solutions provider with experience in the public sector who can
accommodate a nationwide demand for products and services.
A dedicated partner who can provide consistent, comprehensive solutions,
providing high quality, cost effectiveness, and reduction of risk.
A complete catalog of products and services with competitive pricing that
supports members no matter where they are in their IT journey.
With a dedicated team of sales, technical advisors, and contract specialists available
to assist members throughout the nation, SHI is well positioned to be your value-
added partner—supporting Sourcewell's vision "to empower community success."
SHI is excited about the opportunity to continue working with Sourcewell and your
members. Our current contract has been a huge success because of our ability to
offer thousands of OEM's and hundreds of different service offerings to your
members. Upon award SHI will continue providing the entire breadth of our catalog to
your members across the United States.
32 Describe your ability and willingness to SHI will enthusiastically provide products and services to Sourcewell members in
provide your products and services to Canada.
Sourcewell participating entities in Canada.
Our Canadian Public Sector team supports Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Healthcare,
Education, Agencies, Boards and Commissions. This sales team is detailed more in
response to question number 26.
Working with the sales team, we have three in-country field solution engineers — one
focuses on UCC, one on Data Center, and the other on Security. SHI currently
employs four Microsoft Licensing Executives and one Cisco business development
representative dedicated specifically to Canada.
Our Canadian team uses partners where possible that are vetted through our
services team to ensure they have the requisite capabilities to deliver tangible
business outcomes to our customers. Our primary partnership is with Zanaris
(https://www.zanaris.com/) and we are also developing a partnership with Jolera
(https://www.jolera.com/). Beyond that, we will leverage our internal teams to deliver
services like cloud cost optimization, architecture reviews, and rapid server migration.
We also have a broad network of Canadian distribution partners from whom we
source products including Ingram Canada, TD SYNNEX Canada, D&H Canada Climb
Channel Solutions Canada, and Dell Canada Inc.
33 Identify any geographic areas of the United SHI will fully serve and actively promote an awarded contract to all eligible members.
States or Canada that you will NOT be With over 250 sales team members supporting across the US, including Hawaii and
fully serving through the proposed contract. Alaska, SHI is positioned to serve all geographic areas of Sourcewell's proposed
contract.
Our mission is to instill a comprehensive understanding of the contract, terms, and
conditions among our AEs in every region. This knowledge base will equip them with
the ability to provide unparalleled support to Sourcewell members. SHI is poised to
provide extensive training to educate your members across all geographic areas of a
new contract.
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34 Identify any Sourcewell participating entity We commit to actively marketing and endorsing this contract, ensuring we increase
sectors (i.e., government, education, not-for- visibility to all Sourcewell members without exception. We will serve all Sourcewell
profit) that you will NOT be fully serving participating entities that our sales teams support.
through the proposed contract. Explain in
detail. For example, does your company
have only a regional presence, or do other
cooperative purchasing contracts limit your
ability to promote another contract?
35 Define any specific contract requirements SHI does not have any contract restrictions for members in Hawaii, Alaska, or the
or restrictions that would apply to our US Territories. In fact, we have an Account Executive who lives in Alaska, Marla
participating entities in Hawaii and Alaska Thompson, who supports government customers. Pete Kim, who lives in California, is
and in US Territories. the field government Account Executive for Hawaii. All education customers in Alaska
and Hawaii are supported by our Public Sector Inside Account Executives.
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36 Describe your marketing strategy for We are thrilled by the opportunity to continue to promote and market our Sourcewell
promoting this contract opportunity. partnership. We know the vital importance of marketing contracts and reaching all eligible
Upload representative samples of your Sourcewell members, and we will apply our tangible, demonstrated experience supporting
marketing materials (if applicable) in the unique requirements of procurement organizations to marketing and promoting this
the document upload section of your contract.
response.
Throughout our current contract, we have worked diligently to market the Sourcewell
contract both internally and externally. The Sourcewell Capture & Business Development
Manager, Tory Pubylski, recorded and posted several internal trainings for all sales teams
selling on the Sourcewell contract and even recorded a sequence of video trainings with
our Supplier Development Administrator in the Sourcewell studios as quick, digestible
nuggets telling sales from both the Sourcewell and SHI perspectives how to market and
explain the value of the Sourcewell Cooperative contract to customers. These short on-
demand trainings covered the who, what, why, and when to break down the talk tracks
that are helpful to sales and potential Sourcewell customers alike.
Additionally, we had several sales teams attend Sourcewell in-person trainings across the
country and our Supplier Development Administrator provided a series of regional
webinars with our support to get the right attendees.
During the term of the current contract, we also expanded our marketing team devoted to
Public Sector. This team, led by our Director of Growth Marketing Programs, Rob Fass,
has taken an innovative approach to expanding initiatives that are focused on public
sector customers and the real IT obstacles they face. Through purposeful customer-directed
emails about solutions specific to our customer base, social media and supporting our
customer-facing events, this team is critical to our support of our customers.
Our dedicated Contract Capture and Strategy team will join forces with the Public Sector
leadership team and our Public Sector Marketing team, to create and execute our
marketing plan.
Upon award, we will execute the following steps to begin marketing the new contract:
• Create contract announcement materials for electronic distribution to customers via
email, on SHI.com, and the SHI Resource HUB blog, posts on Linkedln and other social
media.
Create co-branded marketing outlining the features of the new contract.
Design a dedicated website on shi.com including the Sourcewell awarded vendor
logo, a copy of contract documents, a summary of products and pricing, marketing
materials, a link to Sourcewell's website, and all relevant contact information. (to see the
current page visit: https://go.info.shi.com/Sourcewell-Contract-Page.htm1)
Create internal sales training for new contract compliance, pricing, terms, etc.
We will also welcome any opportunity to work with Sourcewell and AASA on advertise at
their events or in their newsletters.
SHI participates in hundreds of trade shows, conferences, and meetings across the
country. Sourcewell has our commitment to participate at specified shows as well as
additional opportunities to broadcast and promote our partnership.
Specifically, SHI will attend, exhibit, and participate at the NIGP Annual Forum alongside
Sourcewell suppliers. We are happy to assist Sourcewell in promoting and marketing this
event and look forward to collaborating on a plan that will drive attendance.
We also provide seminars and workshops to our public sector customers across the
country and are eager to have Sourcewell members attend.
Summits - SHI holds technology summits at our corporate headquarters in Somerset, NJ.
Our most recent event was the Sustainability Summit. Centering the conversation around
sustainability, the event reflected a heightened awareness of the importance of
sustainability in the IT landscape and demonstrated SHI's proactive role in driving positive
change within the industry. We emphasized how SHI can assist in improving the
sustainability of customers' IT operations and how to make IT sustainability a critical part
of their supply chain. Sourcewell members are welcome to attend these at no additional
charge.
Custom Events — The SHI Roadshow series of events was new this last year for SHI! We
completed two traveling shows focused on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure in the Spring of
2023 at large event spaces around the country with solution partners and special guest
speakers. These events were a roaring success, and we hope to see new headlines for
these events again in 2024!
We include sample marketing materials as part of the supplemental attachments in the
response portal and will remain flexible and open to collaboration with Sourcewell upon an
award. We provide more detail on our digital marketing media in response to question 37
below.
37 Describe your use of technology and IThe digital age has profoundly changed the way we communicate by making it easier and
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digital data (e.g., social media, more instantaneous, but it has also created a flood of information which makes it that
metadata usage) to enhance much more difficult for our customers to find trustworthy news sources for their technology
marketing effectiveness. information. So much content vies for our limited attention, between smartphones,
messaging apps, email, and social media, we can connect and communicate with others
from practically anywhere at any time. SHI provides a haven for customers to find reliable
and relevant information about the latest trends, or threats, to their IT through the following
digital mediums.
Webinar Series
Sourcewell and its members can access our regular schedule of webinars and workshops
covering a variety of topics relevant to today's public sector customer — from grants and
funding to modernizing your network and streamlining multivendor support for IT
purchases - our finger is on the pulse of the real challenges facing our customers. Please
check out our website for upcoming events and on-demand recordings:
https://www.publicsector.shidirect.com/about/events
SHI Resource Hub
The SHI Resource HUB is home to eBooks and short news articles to keep our
customers updated on the latest changes and trends impacting the IT industry. Displaying
short news and informational articles, the HUB keeps our customers up to date on our
services and support as well as on emerging trends in technology. Written by SHI's
subject matter experts (SMEs) who leverage their knowledge and insight to speak to SHI's
broad customer base, SHI is committed to keeping our customers informed. Customers
can browse by IT category, recent articles, or popular posts. Please visit the SHI HUB
website (blog.shi.com) for on-demand articles, eBooks, and podcasts.
Social Media
In addition to the SHI Resource Hub, SHI is active on social media applications and has
dedicated public sector pages to help keep our public sector customers informed.
Customers can get up-to-date information on demand by following SHI on X, Linkedln,
Instagram, Advocacy, and YouTube. Upon award of a new contract with Sourcewell, we will
create an announcement for Linkedln for SHI to share with customers and our partner
community.
We also have podcasts- "We've Got Your Mac" and "Innovation Heroes" are available
wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also listen to them by visiting our SHI Resource
HUB at blog.shi.com.
SHI Sponsorships
In addition to our digital marketing via the web and social media directly informing
business and IT leaders of the products, services, and solutions we offer, SHI enhances
our brand visibility through multi-year partnerships with select college and professional
sports associations and brand ambassadors.
In the past twelve months, SHI's brand ambassadors and sponsorships alone have
generated over thirty billion brand impressions across:
Television and radio
Earned media
Website and e-mailings
Advertising and supporting collateral
Hospitality
Onsite signage
Many of these impressions come from SHI's partnership with the Rutgers University
Athletic Department. Playing in the NCAA's prestigious (and national) Big Ten conference,
the Scarlet Knights football team, and men's and women's lacrosse teams all play in the
52,000-seat SHI Stadium, located five miles from SHI's World Headquarters. With over
five hundred of SHI's 2,000 New Jersey-based employees being Rutgers graduates, the
alliance between Rutgers and SHI is long-lasting, making this partnership much more than
just a marketing sponsorship.
As the largest minority woman-owned business in the United States, SHI is proud to be
represented by Ladies Professional Golf Association's (LPGA) golfers Allisen Corpuz and
Annie Park, and the US Women's National Team/NC Courage Goalkeeper Casey Murphy,
who serve as SHI brand ambassadors. All three professional female athletes are also
small business owners.
SHI's logo appears regularly across the LPGA's digital marketing platforms and onsite
event branding and was most visible when Allisen won the first-ever U.S. Women's Open
played at Pebble Beach. Allisen's position in the final pairings ensured the SHI logo on
her shirt was proudly visible to a live national TV audience for the entire weekend
tournament.
When she is not busy representing the United States in the World Cup in 2023 (and
likely the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024), USWNT goalkeeper Casey Murphy is the face
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of SHI's cybersecurity practice. By partnering with Murphy in support of her Casey Murphy
Goalkeeper Academies, SHI is able to help Casey inspire young soccer players to take
ownership of their own development and build confidence through hands-on instruction from
Casey and her crew of teammates and coaches.
E-Newsletters
SHI creates various informative, monthly newsletters containing information regarding
important contract dates, product releases or changes, Q&A, and upcoming events.
Thousands of our customers currently receive these newsletters, and we will continue to
make them available as a subscription to anyone who is interested. SHI also creates
hundreds of marketing texts for our major manufacturer partners and SHI core services
offerings, which are shared with customers through in-person meetings, trade shows, and
email.
38 In your view, what is Sourcewell's role SHI has first-hand experience with the tremendous value that Sourcewell brings to its
in promoting contracts arising out of contract partners. We are thrilled to continue building on our relationship with Sourcewell
this RFP? How will you integrate a under a new contract award.
Sourcewell-awarded contract into your
sales process? We view Sourcewell's role in the promotion of the contract to include:
• A dedicated SHI contract landing page on Sourcewell's website.
• Continued partnership in creating training for our sales teams.
• Regular and open communication with SHI on our performance and ongoings at
Sourcewell.
• A dedicated Supplier Development Administrator we can contact for questions and
assistance.
• Collaborative marketing efforts.
• Sharing in-person Sourcewell training information so our sales teams can participate.
Sourcewell is already a well-known entity within the public sector sales team at SHI. We
commit to actively marketing and endorsing this contract, educating our Account Executives
on the specifics of this contract with an aim to increase visibility to all Sourcewell
members. Our continued concentrated efforts and unparalleled dedication to Sourcewell's
will be evident.
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39 Are your products or services SHI.com, SHI's procurement platform, provides an efficient and intuitive way to access and
available through an e-procurement procure a customized catalog of products, and its business-to-business functionality
ordering process? If so, describe your includes innovative custom catalog capabilities that provide personalized views of product
e-procurement system and how information, enabling Sourcewell members to find and compare products, to view key
governmental and educational metrics (like frequently viewed products and contract or standard items), and to simplify
customers have used it. purchasing. With thousands of manufacturers represented, product catalogs are fully
customized to reflect contracted pricing available through SHI, as well as special pricing
programs for which members are eligible, such as licensing programs or other volume
programs. SHI's open architecture systems allow us to integrate with virtually any
eCommerce platform through market leaders or a proprietary solution. The most common
applications we support include Ariba, Perfect Commerce, PeopleSoft, SAP, and Oracle. In
general, SHI supports systems that use cXML (commerce extensible mark-up language), or
EDI (electronic data interchange) standards.
In addition, we support the following Punch-out types:
Ariba
• Basware/Verian ProcurelT
Birchstreet Systems
Coupa / Coupa Advantage
• DSSI
ePlus Procure+
GEP
GHX (Global Healthcare Exchange)
H u bwoo
IDS
IOS Corp
iPayables
Ivanti
Jaggaer (formerly SciQuest)
• Lawson
• Oracle / Oracle Supplier Network
Payback
• PeopleSoft Direct Connect .
Perfect Commerce
Periscope
Procurement Partners
Quoteworks
ReactorNet
Remedy
SAP OCI Roundtrip
ServiceNow
SPS Commerce
• Supplier Solutions
Transcepta
True Commerce
• Tungsten
• Unimarket
Valua
• WorkDay
Yard i
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Our e-commerce specialists can provide training to Sourcewell members authorized to
access their customized site, and we will schedule trainings based on the customer's level
of access to the site, collaborating with individual members to determine a program and
schedule that works best for their purchasing environment. Some of the most remarkable
ways in which governmental and educational customers have used —and benefitted from —
our eProcurement system is through our software procurement consulting services, our
license tracking and reporting capabilities, and our robust Software Asset Management
(SAM) tools.
Our tracking abilities relieve our customers of the burden of managing their purchases.
We understand that without the processes and checks and balances that we have in
place, the opportunity for error in tracking license purchases is tremendous. SHI's license
tracking system and workflow are automated to enforce purchasing rules and minimize
errors.
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40 Describe any product, equipment, SHI offers training and adoption services, including professional development training, to
maintenance, or operator training help our customers maximize the value of their technology investments. Our Training and
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programs that you offer to Adoption team takes a holistic training approach, ensuring both IT staff and end users are
Sourcewell participating entities. accounted for. While all steps may not be necessary for each customer scenario, a full
Include details, such as whether training project would typically encompass the following components:
training is standard or optional, Identify current state and future state requirements with key stakeholders.
who provides training, and any Identify change management and communication strategy.
costs that apply. Define the use case.
• Identify locations and languages.
• Assess gaps and needs for IT and end-users.
• Develop scope.
• Customize content.
• Align training with the deployment schedule.
• Launch training pilot.
• Live instructor-led training
• Power-user training
• OnDemand eLearning portal
• Application deep dive training
• Deskside training support
• VIP one-on-one training
End-User Training
SHI has a multitude of options to meet our customers' training needs. Our certified
instructors are enthusiastic about bringing real-world experience to the customer's learning
environment. Curriculums may be standard or tailored to the agency, department, or job role
to yield a higher return on investment. Customizations can include utilizing the customer's
environment, business processes, local language and more. We offer training on-site, online,
on-demand, or a blend of these options. Some of our most popular offerings for end-user
training are:
• M365
• Windows 10/11
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Core Apps
• WebEx
• Google Apps
• Security Awareness
Technical Training
With our manufacturer-certified experts, customers can access dozens of custom on-site,
online, and on-demand technical training courses geared toward our customers'
organizational programs and software needs. We can support technical training for a variety
of manufacturers, which include, but is not limited to:
• Amazon
• Cisco
• Google
• Microsoft
• VMware
• Palo Alto
• Meraki
• Nutanix
• Veeam
Professional Development for Business
In today's competitive environment for hiring and maintaining quality employees,
comprehensive and sound professional development is a necessity. SHI offers dozens of on-
site, online, and on-demand professional development classes help employees grow and
perform at their best. Topics include, but are not limited to:
• Business Analysis
• Communication
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Agile
• ITIL
Professional Development for Educators
SHI offers Professional Development for Educators. Our professional learning teams offer
trainings on-site, online or on-demand through a subscription model on topics that include,
but are not limited to:
• Software training for IT staff, faculty, and staff
• Hybrid teaching methods
• Blended learning
• STEM
• STEAM
• Esports
• Pedagogy
• SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)
• Accelerated Learning Recovery
• DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
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Custom eLearning Development
SHI works with customers to develop custom, powerful, engaging, learner-focused eLearning
courses and curriculum that meet training goals and deliver measurable results. Our custom
development includes, but is not limited to:
• Standard eLearning course(s)
• An entire eLearning curriculum
• Micro Learning
• Gamified eLearning
Please feel free to explore more details and options at
https://www.shi.com/solutions/training
41 Describe any technological Our team of experts offer various technological services that can help enhance and advance
advances that your proposed the use of technology for members. This could range from optimizing existing systems to
products or services offer. implementing new, advanced technologies, providing consulting services, or even offering
training programs like security awareness training.
Articulated below are just a few offerings:
Customer Innovation Center (CIC)
SHI helps with the technical evaluation of products to empower you to make the best
choices and scope each project appropriately. Evaluation may include full proof of concepts
or simply obtaining evaluation units. You can test and compare IT solutions in our Customer
Innovation Center (CIC) before committing to an investment. The CIC is staffed with trained
team members and technical professionals who are experts on both products and solutions.
As technology advances and changes, the technologies in the SHI CIC follow, ensuring that
we always have the products and relevant technologies that our customers are interested in.
The CIC can provide on-demand and remote access to the kinds of technical advisory and
real-world wisdom that you are looking for. Our goal is to help you identify, adopt, and
implement the right technology investments quickly, with lower costs and risks. Now you can
experience everything the CIC has to offer from wherever you are by virtue of an interactive
virtual tour!
How to use the Virtual Tour: Click here for a quick tutorial about the tools and features of
the virtual tour so you can get the most from your experience.
SHI Complete
The SHI Complete service provides customers with a turnkey solution for modernizing their
IT Infrastructure, enabling a remote workforce, enforcing security best practices, and
leveraging SHI's Managed Service capabilities to centralize IT Service and Support. SHI
Complete can ensure you have the right IT operating model and a strong governance plan
around security, services, and management that is structured to meet your business goals.
Combining a curated stack of integrated technologies across device management, security,
networking, collaboration, and cloud platforms, SHI Complete helps customers establish a
secure, resilient, and scalable IT foundation.
Onboarding Service
SHI Complete employs a personalized approach with respect to managed services to
ensure our customers obtain the solution that best fits their business needs and primes
them for growth in a Cloud First technology ecosystem. The onboarding services component
of our solution includes:
• Assessment of the customer IT ecosystem and IT business objectives.
• Site Surveys of physical locations, network mapping, and application use cases, as
needed.
• Creation of a Zero Touch device deployment capability.
• Development of the IT modernization strategy and customer onboarding plan.
• Design of the Managed Network Services and cloud environments on client premises.
When onboarding is complete, SHI's technical account managers, project managers, and
certified engineers use this plan to implement and migrate customers to the new SHI
Complete managed IT environment with ongoing support and knowledge transfer throughout
the processes and procedures.
Managed Services
Managed services are the foundation of the SHI Complete solution. Customer subscription
to the SHI Complete service provides many benefits that are core to the customer's
success, including:
• Designated technical account manager assigned to your organization.
• Access to our SHI One customer portal for reporting and service requests.
• Net payment terms provided (upon credit approval) through SHI.
• IT service desk support for users and devices.
• Client user on board ing/offboardi ng and IT asset reclamation.
• Cloud application management and support.
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• On-site and cloud network service management.
• Security management and best practices.
• Access to a wide array of optional fee-based public cloud professionals and managed
services.
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Escalations to SHI subject matter experts (SMEs) through SHI's world-class service
support team.
SHI will collect and track feedback from customers during regularly scheduled meetings as
well as through end-user feedback. Taking this information, SHI will make modifications to
its contracted services where possible to further improve service quality over the life of the
contract.
SHI One Management Platform
The SHI One Management Platform is a portal for customers to manage both cloud and IT
services purchased through SHI. Customers have a centralized place to track and manage
their public clouds, allowing them to spend less time struggling with reports, management,
and support and more time on strategic initiatives to drive their business forward.
With this portal, customers can manage their cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). They can
easily view the state of their IT landscape and streamline their cloud environment
management. Customers have access to support cloud cost, usage, billing, invoicing, and
consumption of support cloud accounts.
Leading Industry Technologies
SHI maintains an ongoing dialogue with industry authorities such as Gartner and IDC
through quarterly meetings, ensuring we stay current on the latest and best technologies. We
have established strong partnerships with each OEM, allowing us to introduce new products
as soon as they become available. This gives members the unique opportunity to pre-order
new products yet to be released through SHI, ensuring they receive them as soon as they
hit the market. Our devoted solutions team and product specialists stay up to date with the
latest technologies and will promptly notify members about the newest products available.
The expertise of SHI's OEM support teams, technical resources, and strong relationships
with manufacturers are leveraged to guide members as they explore emerging technologies
and innovative new solutions.
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42 Describe any "green" initiatives SHI is dedicated to environmental sustainability and recognizes its role in affecting the
that relate to your company or to environment. We continually strive to minimize any negative impact from our operations while
your products or services, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff. Our business strategy heavily emphasizes
include a list of the certifying environmental preservation and the promotion of a sustainable future. By implementing eco-
agency for each. friendly initiatives, both internally and with our partners, we aim to reduce yearly technology
waste and contribute more significantly to a greener planet. In 2023, we pledged to the
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reach our corporate Net Zero Emission goal by
2050.
At SHI, we believe that sustainable operations and exceptional customer service are
intrinsically linked. Through close collaboration with our partners, we strive to excel in both
areas. We work with our partners to create and implement environmentally responsible
solutions. As a prominent player in the IT industry, we actively participate in partner
programs and initiatives, providing input and helping shape future sustainability strategies to
guide the industry towards more responsible practices. This cooperative approach
guarantees that we focus on not only our own growth but also the success of our partners.
Through these efforts, SHI assists our customers' Environmental Social Governance (ESG)
initiatives by aligning with sustainable solutions such as IT asset disposition (asset recovery
and disposal, E-waste recycling, hardware redeployment and remarketing), IT asset
management, green financing, and using cloud and data center solutions to lessen carbon
emissions from physical IT infrastructure.
SHI is committed to sustainability at corporate, cultural, and policy levels and holds itself
accountable for being initiative-taking and solution-oriented to promote sustainable long-term
growth. By setting and implementing global environmental policies, management systems,
and key performance metrics, SHI consistently integrates and promotes environmental
stewardship across its global business groups, ensuring consistency and innovative
environmental thinking. Our commitments include:
• Setting targets and action plans to support our United Nations Global Compact (SDG
13 Climate Action) and SBTi commitment, and continually refining our practices.
• Preferring partners who have implemented sustainable and ethical practices within their
organizations and influence such practices in their supply chains.
• Enhancing our sustainable procurement team's support, which concentrates on
supporting diverse and minority suppliers.
SHI seeks to be energy efficient utilizing these methods:
• Monitor power consumption.
• Disclose to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and EcoVadis annually.
• Utilizing advanced energy-saving systems such as:
o High-efficiency HVAC equipment
o Energy Star equipment/appliances
o Energy recovery from building relief/exhaust air, demand control ventilation sequences
for energy savings on ventilation (Austin).
o Automatic lighting controls and LED lighting throughout (Austin).
o Occupancy sensor control of lighting fixtures.
o Water-efficient and low-flow plumbing.
o Solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations.
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SHI has EV charging stations located at our global headquarters, Ridge Integration
in New Jersey, and our Austin Regional Headquarters in Texas
• LEED Gold Certified
• Austin Regional Headquarters — Building Design and Construction (2021)
• Global Headquarters - Commercial Interiors (2013)
To support our goals and reduce power consumption, SHI made significant green
investments in our facilities by installing solar panels. Today, over 7,000 solar panels are
installed at four SHI-owned facilities, including our global headquarters and Integration Center
in New Jersey, and our Austin Regional Headquarters in Texas. The addition of solar panels
has helped SHI avoid 5,287,000 pounds of carbon dioxide since the system's installation
and avoided 13,771 lb. of sulfur dioxide and 5,425 lb. of nitrogen dioxide since installation.
With sustainability and ESG at the forefront of current initiatives, we hosted the SHI
Sustainability Summit event this summer at our headquarters location in NJ. The event
reflected a heightened awareness of the importance of sustainability in the IT landscape and
demonstrated SHI's forward-looking role in driving positive change within the industry. We
emphasized how SHI can assist in improving the sustainability of customers' IT operations
and how to make IT sustainability a critical part of their supply chain.
43 Identify any third-party issued eco- As a reseller, SHI does not receive labels specifically for products; however SHI will be
labels, ratings or certifications that happy to work with Sourcewell and product manufacturers to identify any specific eco-labels
your company has received for on products Sourcewell members wish to purchase.
the equipment or products
included in your Proposal related
to energy efficiency or
conservation, life-cycle design
(cradle-to-cradle), or other
green/sustainability factors.
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44 Describe any Women or Minority We are the largest privately Minority/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) in the
Business Entity (WMBE), Small U.S. and our certification as an MWBE offers a critical value-add to customers whose
Business Entity (SBE), or veteran strategic business objectives include supplier diversity and development. In addition, SHI's
owned business certifications that Diversity Business Development Initiative builds and sustains a community of diverse
your company or hub partners suppliers and partners who best serve the needs of our customers. As a large MWBE, we
have obtained. Upload continue to grow an effective Direct and Indirect Tier II program by accessing our Diversity
documentation of certification (as Vendor database and using certified minority vendors in all diversity categories which
applicable) in the document includes, MBE, WBE, M/WBE, LGBT, SBE, SDB, HUBZONE, DVBE, VBE, and WOSB. SHI
upload section of your response. also maintains its internal supplier diversity program and seeks to engage MBE and WBE
suppliers to meet product requirements and operational needs.
SHI Certifications
WBE
• WBENC
MBE
• NMSDC - Corporate Plus Member
• NMBC - National Minority Business Council
• CAMSC (Canada)
MWBE
• Supplier Clearing House (California Public Utilities Commission)
SHI also has MWBE certifications with the following state governments:
• Delaware
• Massachusetts
• Missouri
• New Jersey
• New York City
• North Carolina (HUB)
• City of Philadelphia (PA)
• Prince George County (MD)
• Tennessee
• Virginia (SWaM)
• Wisconsin
SHI Government Solutions
• State of Texas Certified HUB Vendor
45 What unique attributes does your We understand that Sourcewell needs to identify a trusted partner based on how that
company, your products, or your partner's capabilities can best support your participating entities' IT needs. We believe we
services offer to Sourcewell are uniquely qualified to continue supporting Sourcewell and its members due to several key
participating entities? What makes factors: our standing history with supporting this contract, our breadth of offerings, and our
your proposed solutions unique in ability to evolve with the ever-changing technology market.
your industry as it applies to
Sourcewell participating entities? Our dedication to this contract sets us apart from our competitors. Victoria Pubylski,
Sourcewell's dedicated Capture and Business Development Manager, has worked tirelessly
alongside our Capture and Strategy team to support Sourcewell and its members. They are
experts at supporting contracts, and have trained our Account Executives on this contract,
proactively managed our Sourcewell relationship, and have grown this contract continuously
year over year since our award in 2019. We have had tremendous success growing the
value of our first awarded contract. We will continue our commitment to expanding the use
of this contract and supporting Sourcewell members with the latest technology, cost savings,
technical expertise, and compliant procurement.
Complete IT Solutions
Our ability to offer customers a tremendous range of options in choosing software,
hardware, and other products is one of our greatest strengths. Our diverse partner
ecosystem of 15,000+ unique publishers and manufacturers gives us a vendor-neutral
approach to help customers find the right technology solution. We provide custom technology
solutions for every aspect of your members' IT environment: from software and hardware
procurement to deployment planning, configuration, data center optimization, mobility
services, IT asset management, and training. We also offer next-generation cloud solutions
to help customers accelerate to the cloud in the fastest, most secure, reliable, and cost-
effective ways possible.
Compared to our competitors, we also have the distinct ability to onboard boutique vendors
for end-user longtail products. Many of our competitors are only able to onboard certain,
larger partners, whereas SHI can bring on smaller vendors that are uniquely qualified to
meet the individual needs of our customers. We also offer a wide range of services and
support directly or by leveraging our elite partner network's expertise. SHI seeks to build
valued relationships with your members; aligning our focus with your mission and deliver
innovative solutions that empower community success.
Value Add Services
SHI offers a wide range of value-added services to help our customers get the most value
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out of their software spend. Many of these services are available to our customers at no
cost, and for customers who wish to take advantage of enhanced service levels, we do
offer fee-based services as well. Due to our breadth of service offerings, and our desire to
evolve along with our customers' changing needs, this is not a comprehensive list, but
rather a snapshot of available value-added services.
Software Expertise and Advice
Customers have a dedicated, experienced account team with access to a broad range of
resources. We provide expertise and advice to help them make the right decisions to save
money and achieve the best value for their software spend.
Technical Advisement
Customers can depend on a vendor-neutral approach to help them find the right technology
and then access a tremendous range in choosing the ideal products and services for their
unique needs.
Pre-Sales Licensing Support
Customers have SHI software licensing team support for their licensing needs. Pre-sales
support helps ensure customers maximize the benefits of their volume license agreements.
Throughout the contract term, we partner with our customers to track licenses, provide
detailed reporting, and proactively assist with budgets, renewals, and compliance. We
leverage the reporting and our PRO Renewal tool to help customers gain insights into their
software purchases.
Contract Education
Software options can be complex and overwhelming, and available products and buying
alternatives change frequently. SHI offers initial and ongoing training and communications to
help customers use the contract effectively and make smart choices for their software
spend.
Negotiation Assistance
SHI's top-tier status with our publisher partners gives us a strong voice in the industry, and
our extensive experience gives us keen insight into the range of available software options
for customers across the country. We leverage these strengths to help our customers
negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
Fine Print
SHI Fine Print is a contract management and indexing system that allows our customers to
review a set of publicly available EULAs on our website. Fine Print organizes agreements
by separating contract text into standardized clause types, identifies which terms apply to
various products and use cases, and then organizes the data into an easy-to-find format.
Software Solutions Services
Our Solutions team helps customers identify the right software tools and technology, and
then (if desired) executes the implementation of in-scope services to help accelerate their
time to productivity and value. Depending on the scope of the implementation there may be
fee-based services involved.
ITAM Services
To help customers manage the complex task of finding, tracking, and managing the
hardware and software across their IT environment, SHI offers a range of highly cost-
effective IT asset management services to help you weed out unwanted costs, while also
improving utilization and governance. Depending on the scope of the implementation there
may be fee-based services involved.
Training Services
Adoption of new technology does not happen automatically. There is a people component to
change. SHI offers a range of customizable technical, end-user, and professional
development training resources to equip users with the skills and information they need to
drive increased adoption and employee satisfaction. Depending on the scope of the
program, there may be fee-based services involved.
Financial Stability
As a privately owned company with zero debt, we continue to reinvest in ourselves year
after year to innovate new and improved client solutions for tomorrow's IT challenges. SHI
continues to invest in new infrastructure, most recently with a state-of-the-art data center
integration center. As the technology market continues to evolve, we can evolve our
capabilities and resources right alongside it.
We have also made significant investments in hiring more resources—the people with whom
Sourcewell and its members engage. SHI Account Executives (AEs) support their clients
locally from over thirty offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, and our AEs work and live
in the communities they serve, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with
customers and partners every single day.
Our financial strength and stability are predicated on our staunch affiliations within our
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communities—our relationships with customers, partners, OEMs, and our own SHI colleagues.
SHI's Strengths and Stability:
• Agile and adaptive business management
• Diverse, predictable revenue sources
• Strong customer and vendor partnerships
• Steady industry growth
• Thirty-three consecutive years of growth
• No long-term bank debt
• Exemplary financials, low overhead structure
SHI is uniquely qualified to support Sourcewell's mission to build valued relationships and
innovative solutions with integrity and to exceed the expectations of its members. In fact, we
share a similar vision and mission and strive with purpose and determination to provide
exceptional value and experience as we help customers select, deploy, and manage their
technology.
Table 9A: Warranty
Describe in detail your manufacturer warranty program, including conditions and requirements to qualify, claims procedure,
and overall structure. You may upload representative samples of your warranty materials (if applicable) in the document
upload section of your response in addition to responding to the questions below.
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46 Do your warranties cover all products, parts, and SHI offers all available original manufacturer warranties. The OEM covers all
labor? hardware, parts, labor, and accidental damage.
In addition to OEM warranties, SHI, offers third-party warranty services plans
for most OEMs on a limited, approved basis. These warranty services plans
cover all hardware, parts, labor, accidental damage protection and power
surge for end user-related devices. For post-warranty data center related
devices, third-party warranty services cover all hardware, parts, labor, and
onsite travel expenses.
Third-Party Disclaimer — By including the third-party warranty service contract,
SHI, is only acting only as an authorized reseller in the third-party's provider
route to market for its warranty service contracts. Customers will receive
contracts that provided by the third-party provider, not SHI. The warranty
service contracts will be entered into directly and only between the customer
and third-party provider, and SHI will not be a party to those contracts.
47 Do your warranties impose usage restrictions or SHI offers all available original manufacturer warranties. Some OEM
other limitations that adversely affect coverage? warranties will limit the number of claims, charge a deductible or limit
coverage. SHI can provide additional detail on specific manufacturers as
needed.
Third-Party warranty services offer unlimited claims (during the contract term),
no deductibles or hidden fees, and accidental damage protection against
drops, spills, etc. Water submersion is not supported. These apply to end-
user related devices. For post warranty data center hardware maintenance
support, all hardware, parts, labor, and travel expenses are covered.
48 Do your warranties cover the expense of For OEM warranties, this will vary based on the warranty purchased and SHI
technicians' travel time and mileage to perform can provide these details with specific OEM's.
warranty repairs?
Third-Party warranty services offer various levels of service. If onsite repair is
selected, this service covers all expenses.
49 Are there any geographic regions of the United The standard OEM warranty would still apply to purchases made in Canada.
States or Canada (as applicable) for which you If a customer has a warranty question on specific products SHI will help
cannot provide a certified technician to perform connect them to the OEM.
warranty repairs? How will Sourcewell
participating entities in these regions be provided Third-party warranty services for end-user devices are only supported within
service for warranty repair? the US. Post-warranty services for data center related devices are supported
globally.
50 Will you cover warranty service for items made by Typically warranty services from an OEM will not cover items from other
other manufacturers that are part of your proposal, manufacturers.
or are these warranties issues typically passed on
to the original equipment manufacturer? Third-party warranty services are vendor agnostic and support most Tier 1
OEMs.
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51 What are your proposed exchange and return SHI's return policy is customer-centered—we will always do our best to
programs and policies? accommodate returns for any unopened box up to 30 days after receipt.
Rarely, a customer might receive an incorrect, damaged, or non-working
(DOA) product; if a product issue occurs, SHI accepts return of that product
within 30 days, with no restocking fees, regardless of the package being
opened. After 30 days of receipt, SHI will still make a best-faith effort to
accommodate a return.
Occasionally, the product manufacturer has a "no returns" policy; in these
cases, we notify customers at the time of quote to ensure transparency and
confidence in purchase. In these specific instances, SHI is unable to
accommodate returns.
Our return process is simple:
To request a return, first contact your dedicated sales team, via email,
phone, or through the "Request Return Authorization Number" section on the
SHI.com website.
Your Inside Account Manager will then provide you with a return authorization
(RMA) number, along with a shipping label. With the RMA number clearly
included on the shipping label, the customer ships their return to SHI, and
we process the return. In certain cases, to expedite a return, SHI will have
the return product picked up directly. Once the return has been fully
processed, SHI will credit the customer's invoice. In addition, we send out
replacement orders prior to receiving returns to expedite the process for the
customer.
Occasionally, software publishers may require a customer to fill out a Letter
of Destruction. In these cases, SHI provides a letter to customer, who signs
and returns it to us. To help simplify and expedite the process, SHI takes
care of the rest—processing the Letter of Destruction directly with the
software publisher. At any point, if customers encounter issues with their
products, the SHI account team is accessible and eager to help.
More information and details about SHI's Return policy can be found at
https://www.shi.com/Terms/Return-Policy.
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52 Describe any service contract options for the SHI will pass on any included Manufacturer warranties at the time of
items included in your proposal. purchase. In addition, we will educate the end-user on all available extended
warranty, maintenance, and service programs at the time of quote. Should
the customer have the need to use the warranty SHI can facilitate the
interaction between the customer and the OEM. We will gladly provide any
contact information or assist in escalating with the OEM when necessary.
In addition, SHI can provide third-party warranty options outside of what is
available from the original manufacturer for a separate fee. We offer several
options to support original manufacturer warranties. These standard
warranties typically offer limited, short-term coverage and can result in
unexpected downtime and expensive repairs. Third-party enterprise warranty
services will extend the life of members' technology investments and keep
their systems — and their business — running at peak performance.
The benefits of Third-Party Enterprise Warranties include:
• Coverage up to 5 years for net new end-user devices.
• 24/7 technical support for post-warranty data center devices.
• U.S.-based call center
• Global support capabilities, data center related devices only.
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100% coverage for commercial use, parts, labor, and accidental
unlimited claims (during contract).
• $0 deductible.
In addition, SHI third-party warranty services provide comprehensive, flexible
coverage for Product Protection that goes beyond a manufacturer's limited
warranty and that provides:
• 100% coverage on parts and labor, normal wear and tear, and power
surges.
• "No Lemon" guarantee.
• Replacement for products that are beyond repair.
• No deductibles, hidden fees, or surprise charges.
• Commercial use & Vendor Agnostic.
Members' Third-Party Coverage can begin on the date of purchase or after
the manufacturer warranty expires, and coverage is not affected by what the
limited manufacturer warranty offers. Third-party warranty services alleviate
multi-year budgeting constraints and deliver service when and where
members need it! Included in Product Protection Services in basic triage
and remote diagnosis, 24-hour advanced exchange, depot service, and three-
way shipping. As an additional benefit, third-party warranties protect against
accidental damage, including drops, spills, and cracked screens.
Finally, Third-party offers post-warranty and maintenance agreements for
products that are still viable and in use!
If members maintain equipment under a warranty that is about to expire - or
already has expired — third-party post-warranty and maintenance agreements
keep them covered. Third-party dedicated field engineers serve as an
extension of the IT organization and deliver dependable, efficient, and
customizable hardware maintenance support. Our program can consolidate
multiple vendor agreements, and equipment can be added or removed from
coverage at any time.
We provide affordability and reliable alternatives to manufacturer maintenance
agreements, and flexible contracting provides 40-60% cost-savings from
OEMs to a member's organization for post-warranty data center devices.
Our service provider's Level III engineering teams—hired directly from OEMs
and averaging over 15 years of experience—have helped us earn
extraordinary trust with our customers and are available in every major
metropolitan area throughout North America.
In collaboration with our partner network, SHI can access over 50 service
locations and 110 global stocking locations to support members' needs, no
matter where the equipment is located.
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Table 913: Performance Standards or Guarantees
Describe in detail your performance standards or guarantees, including conditions and requirements to qualify, claims procedure, and
overall structure.You may upload representative samples of your performance materials(if applicable)in the document upload section
of your response in addition to responding to the questions below.
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53 Describe any performance standards or SHI provides comprehensive customer support when planning service engagements
guarantees that apply to your services to ensure we meet each customer's needs. Given the variety of services SHI
performs, different types of services may align with specific standards relating to the
technology and requirements of the project. Where ISO or NIST guidelines are
established, SHI will perform services in a manner that is compliant with or follows
those protocols.
As an example of one type of engagement, we have provided the standard
guidelines followed for Quality Control (QC) by our warehouse integration center.
When beginning an integration services project, we use templates to start the
development of the workflow based upon information provided by the customer's
onboarding information. These workflow templates are dynamic, and adjustments are
made during the proof of concept, or first article build phase.
The system engineers handle the technical aspect of the testing during the
customer's first articles to ensure scripted processes and applications are functional.
They then create an essential checklist of items to check for during the production
phase. Next, the system quality control (QC) team performs in-depth testing of the
process itself and creates detailed process documentation. The device is then
physically shipped to the customer's location for in-person verification, or remote
access to the device is provided for verification. `
Once the project is in production, SHI monitors and adjusts the project to scale as
needed. Examples of how we've previously resolved issues include increased
staffing, adding hardware resources, or reducing the total number of devices
configured at one time.
Work instructions start with our QC team working with the customer, internal project
coordinators, system engineers, and technicians to develop thorough documentation
that adheres to ISO 9001 standards. Documentation is stored on a private
SharePoint document library with version control.
If change and complexity management is needed, project coordinators at our facility
work with sales teams, system engineers, QC teams, and technicians to address
any changes. If the complexity goes beyond the expertise of these teams, other
groups are engaged, both within SHI and third parties, as needed.
The quality control process and tools vary by customer requirements, but in general,
logs are collected from devices during the build process and stored on our servers.
A scripted process to contain specific information from the devices can be
developed if additional details are required. In addition, the QC team gathers
requirements to create checklists or other methods of verification.
54 Describe any service standards or SHI is committed to achieving excellence by providing our customers with superior
guarantees that apply to your services world class customer support and innovative solutions. Finding the right balance for
(policies, metrics, KPIs, etc.) setting customer service goals is integral to improving the customer experience. As
the primary point of contact for their customers, it is even more important that SHI's
AEs are representatives suitably motivated by the right goals. As our mission
statement says, "We are passionate about delivering exceptional value and
experience as we help customers select, deploy and manage technology."
As a value-added reseller, our AEs are measured, incentivized, and evaluated
commensurate to organizational and performance KPIs). These performance KPIs are
closely aligned to customer success. Objectives such as revenue growth, resources
used, certifications earned, customer engagement, and customer review are all
primary objectives of SHI's KPI/metrics structure. SHI communicates to our teams
that the success of every account manager is holistically customer centric.
Table 10: Payment Terms and Financing Options
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55 Describe your payment terms and accepted payment Our payment terms are Net 30 and we will accept Purchase Orders
methods. or credit cards.
56 Describe any leasing or financing options available for use Purchasing new hardware or software can be an expensive
by educational or governmental entities. investment for even the most profitable organization. However,
purchasing is not the only option: leasing and financing with SHI can
be an excellent alternative to buying IT products.
The leasing/financing process is relatively simple. Our pricing models
include monthly, quarterly, or annual terms, and once all documents
are approved and signed, SHI ships products directly to the
customer.
SHI's financial offerings include traditional and non-standard options
for hardware leasing and software financing.
Hardware Leasing
SHI offers a traditional $1 buyout purchase option, and fair market
value leases for hardware. We also offer a rental option. Other
options include:
• Return the equipment and start a new lease.
• Extend the term of the lease.
• Buyout the equipment for its fair market value.
o Clients that do not want to have lease language in the
contract or have the option to own the equipment use this structure.
• $1 buyout, lessee owns equipment at the end of the term.
• Fair market value leases have three end-of-term options.
• Rental - Return the equipment at the end of the term or extend
the term of the rental.
The benefits to leasing hardware with SHI include:
• Covers all equipment costs—no need to obtain additional
financing elsewhere.
• Frees up cash income-producing investments.
• Sets fixed lease payments that are not subject to interest rate
fluctuations.
• Avoids technology obsolescence.
• Reduces risks, as add-ons and replacements are fast and easy.
• Reduces paperwork since the lessor handles all the invoices.
• Reduces warranty and maintenance costs.
• Matches the expense to the benefit.
• Eliminates customer's need to plan for equipment disposal.
• Simplifies budgeting with predictable payments.
Software Financing
SHI has a loan capability called an Installment Payment Agreement
(IPA) which is available for transactions that are 100% soft cost.
This option provides ownership at the end of the term for
transactions that are software and services based.
Non-Standard Options
SHI offers non-standard leasing options such as 90-day deferrals
and step up or down payment structures. SHI engages in
discussions with your organization and works in good faith to
accommodate non-standard terms or payment frequency.
57 Describe any standard transaction documents that you SHI provides milestone notifications such as order confirmations,
propose to use in connection with an awarded contract shipping notifications, and products on backorder.
(order forms, terms and conditions, service level
agreements, etc.). Upload a sample of each (as Quotes
applicable) in the document upload section of your The specific details included in an SHI quote may vary depending
response. on the products or services being offered, but generally the following
information is included:
• Quote Number: A unique identifier for the quote.
• Customer Information: Details about the customer, including
name, address, contact information, and the customer's SHI account
number.
• Product/Service Description: Detailed information about each
product or service included in the quote. This could include product
names, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities.
• Pricing Information: The cost of each product or service and
the total cost. This may also include details about any discounts or
special pricing arrangements.
• The Sourcewell contract number and member or participant ID
number.
• Terms and Conditions: Details about the terms and conditions
of the sale, including payment terms, delivery timelines, warranties,
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and any other relevant information.
• Contact Information: The SHI sales representative's contact
information in case the customer has any questions or needs further
information.
Please note that this is a general guideline, and the specifics may
vary based on the nature of the product or service being quoted.
Order Acknowledgements
The order acknowledgment provides the customer with confirmation
that their order has been received and/or also processed.
During order entry, your Inside Account Manager can enter an email
address for a representative(s) within the member entity who should
receive order confirmation, up to an unlimited number. Within one
hour of processing the order, SHI's servers will automatically send
the order confirmation to the email addresses provided. Upon the
customer's request, and with Publisher permission, SHI can include
the License Key information for software installation on the Order
Confirmation.
Advance Ship Notifications
SHI can send the purchaser an Advanced Shipment Notification
email with tracking information. These notifications can be
customized for a customer upon request.
Tracking Confirmation Notification
SHI's order management system is a complete order tracking and
maintenance system. All the information your Inside Account
Manager needs to provide the customer with tracking information
resides on their desktops. Each day, SHI receives the tracking
numbers for all products shipped from our distributors via EDI.
These tracking numbers feed into the SHI Sales Orders and are
ready for immediate access by your Inside Account Manager. In
addition, SHI provides this tracking information to our customers
through Your Home at SHI. Authorized customer employees can log
onto our website to check order status and tracking data directly
from the carriers.
SHI maintains all purchase history data in our order entry system.
We can re-send tracking, license confirmations, invoices, or a sell-
through report history to provide proof of purchase for a customer.
In the event of a request to resend a license confirmation, a
duplicate copy may be provided within four business hours of the
customer's request.
Backorder Reports
Your Inside Account Managers (IAMs) are responsible for managing
and monitoring your purchases and backorders. At the time of order
placement, the IAM will check inventory and notify the customer if it
is unavailable, with an ETA for the item to be back in stock. Your
SHI Account Team will run a weekly backorder report to monitor the
order status. The team will work with the Sourcing Specialist in
Purchasing to check inventory through all sources to expedite
shipment to the customer.
As the backorder status changes, the IAM will provide updates to
the customer about the ETA. At any time before shipment, the
customer has the option to leave the product on backorder,
substitute a different product, or cancel the order with SHI. These
reports can be customized upon request by a customer. No
substitutions are shipped without prior written authorization from the
customer.
EULA or SLA Documents
An End User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal contract
between a software developer or vendor and the software user. This
agreement lays out the rights and restrictions that apply to the use
of the software and is agreed upon by the customer or end-user
directly with the software publisher.
Key elements of a EULA often include:
• License Grant: This specifies that the software is being
licensed, not sold, to the user, meaning the user has the right to
use the software but does not own it.
• Restrictions on Use: The EULA may limit how the user can
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use the software. For instance, it may prohibit the user from
modifying the software, using it for commercial purposes without a
license, or sharing it with others.
• Intellectual Property Rights: The agreement usually states that
the software developer or vendor retains all intellectual property
rights in the software.
• Warranty and Liability: The EULA typically includes disclaimers
of warranties, limitations on the developer's liability, and what
happens if the software fails to perform as expected.
• Termination: This section explains under what circumstances the
agreement can be terminated, and what happens when the license
is terminated.
• Privacy Policy: The agreement may include information about
how the software collects, uses, and protects the user's data.
The EULA is typically presented to the user for acceptance during
the installation process of the software, and the use of the software
is contingent on the user accepting the terms of the EULA.
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a contract between a service
provider and a customer that specifies, in measurable terms, what
services the provider will furnish. While the specifics can vary
greatly, a typical SLA includes the following components:
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Scope of Services: This details the services to be provided,
they will be delivered, and the schedule for delivery.
• Performance Metrics: These are measurable aspects of the
service such as response time, uptime, throughput, etc. They serve
as standards against which service performance can be evaluated.
• Monitoring and Reporting: The SLA will detail how performance
will be monitored, how often, and the type of reports that will be
provided to the customer.
• Problem Management: This includes how issues will be
handled, the expected response and resolution times, and the
communication process for informing the customer about issues and
their resolution.
• Responsibilities: The SLA should clearly define the
responsibilities of both the service provider and the customer. This
can include prerequisites the customer must meet for services to be
effectively delivered.
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Penalties and Remedies: The agreement will specify what
if the service levels are not achieved. This often includes
financial penalties or service credits.
• Confidentiality and Security: This section outlines how the
provider will protect the customer's data and ensure privacy.
• Termination Terms: This includes under what conditions the
contract can be terminated, and what the process will be.
The specifics of an SLA will depend on the nature of the services
being provided, the customer's requirements, and the service
provider's capabilities.
Statements of Work
A Statement of Work (SOW) is a document that defines the scope
and specifics of a project. It provides detailed information about the
expectations, deliverables, and timelines for a specific engagement.
Here are the key components typically included in a SOW:
• Project Overview: This provides a general summary of the
project, its purpose, and objectives.
• Scope of Work: This outlines the specific tasks or services to
be performed, often broken down into phases or milestones.
• Deliverables: This section lists the tangible outputs to be
produced by the project, such as a completed piece of work, a
report, or a physical product.
• Timeframe: The SOW will specify the start and end dates of
the project, along with any important deadlines or milestones along
the way.
• Standards and Criteria: This section describes the quality
standards or benchmarks that the work should meet.
• Payment Terms: This includes details about the project's
budget, payment schedules, and any relevant terms and conditions.
• Resources: This section provides information about any
resources or materials that will be needed to complete the project.
• Responsibilities: This outlines the roles and responsibilities of
all parties involved in the project.
• Assumptions and Constraints: This area describes any
assumptions made during the planning phase and any constraints
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that could limit the project's execution.
Terms and Conditions: This includes any legal terms and
conditions related to the project.
We have provided samples of these documents in the attachments.
Please note that EULA documents are provided directly by a
software or cloud publisher and SLA agreements are provided
directly by a manufacturer or partner providing services.
58 Do you accept the P-card procurement and payment Yes, SHI can accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
process? If so, is there any additional cost to Sourcewell There is an additional fee to use a credit card.
participating entities for using this process?
Table 11: Pricing and Delivery
Provide detailed pricing information in the questions that follow below. Keep in mind that reasonable price and product adjustments can
be made during the term of an awarded Contract as described in the RFP, the template Contract, and the Sourcewell Price and Product
Change Request Form.
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59 Describe your pricing model (e.g., line-item discounts or Full Catalog Pricing
product-category discounts). Provide detailed pricing data SHI is pleased to offer Sourcewell and its member agencies a
(including standard or list pricing and the Sourcewell discount off SHI Advertised List Price (AP) by product category.
discounted price) on all of the items that you want Please reference the pricing sheet attached to this response for the
Sourcewell to consider as part of your RFP response. If product groups and associated discounts off SHI Advertised List
applicable, provide a SKU for each item in your proposal. Price, which SHI is proposing. SHI Advertised List Price is a
Upload your pricing materials (if applicable) in the verifiable source, referenced 24/7/365 at SHI.com. In many cases,
document upload section of your response. SHI Advertised List Price already reflects a substantial discount off
Manufacturer Published List prices, where a list price exists. The
customer unit price shown is prior to any special shipping charges
or credit card fees as those will be calculated at the time of order.
Most products ship FOB destination or are delivered electronically
without additional fees but where special freight is requested that
will be calculated separately.
Given the breadth of manufacturers and products that SHI offers,
opportunities for SHI to secure additional discounts for eligible
contract users are plentiful. We work to provide your contract users
with the most advantageous pricing available, and we go above
and beyond the minimum discounts offered whenever possible.
SHI is pleased to offer a complete electronic catalog for Sourcewell
and its member agencies.
Professional Services
In addition to product pricing, we provide professional technology
services that can be priced via a Statement of Work (SOW)
scoped specifically to the customer's requirements. These can be
structured as hourly rate services or at a fixed price. SHI will work
with the Sourcewell member to define the detailed scope of work,
including the deliverables, timeline, expectations, and milestones
payments. We establish rates for services on individual SOWs, with
SHI project management fees added as applicable to ensure
project success.
Hourly Rate Services
Hourly rates are established for various roles (e.g. project manager,
business analyst, developer, etc.). These rates reflect the skill level
and experience required to perform the work. Our professional
services experts or partners will estimate the number of hours and
skill levels of resources needed to complete the scope, factoring in
time for meetings, planning, documentation, testing, rework, etc. Out-
of-pocket expenses may also be charged to the member separately
(e.g. travel costs). We generally establish our Service Rates on a
per-service basis, determined collaboratively with customers based
upon their needs, and - when relevant - with Service Partners.
Fixed Price Services
Fixed price means the total cost for the project is agreed upon
upfront and does not change based on effort or time required. This
provides cost predictability for the member and is scoped with the
same factors that are considered for hourly rate services including
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the expected timeline, scope, resources required, testing, etc., and
outlines the payment schedule based on expected deliverables
throughout the project.
Pricing for professional technology services for a scope of work
typically involves several factors:
1. Scope of Work: The scope of the project, i.e., what tasks are
to be performed, the complexity of the work, the technologies
involved, and the deliverables expected. This will determine the
amount of time, resources, and expertise required.
2. Time and Effort: An estimate of how long the project will take
and the amount of work that is involved. This could be based on
the number of hours or days, the number of people required, or the
number of tasks to be completed.
3. Expertise Required: The level of expertise needed to perform
the work will also affect the price. More complex tasks that require
highly skilled professionals will be more expensive than simpler
tasks that can be performed by less experienced personnel.
4. Overhead Costs: Any overhead costs such as utilities, rent,
equipment, and software licenses that the service provider incurs
are also factored into the price.
5. Price and Milestone Payments: Considering all factors for the
project, the vendor will include the full cost (fixed price) or
estimated price (hourly rate or Time & Materials) of the project and
determine the milestone payment schedule. Milestones are
determined by the completion of key project stages, tasks or
deliverables custom to the engagement, which are completed by the
vendor and accepted by the customer, at which time the customer
will pay a portion of the fees for the project until the project is
completed, and the final payment is made.
It is important to note that any changes to the scope of work after
signing or project start may result in additional costs and will be
executed only after an agreed upon change order form is signed.
Cost Savings
SHI understands how important it is for our customers to achieve
cost savings. We pride ourselves on being honest and transparent
with customers, especially for pricing. We base our discount
structure on SHI Advertised Price and do not inflate the price for
RFPs to make discounts appear larger.
SHI collaborates with vendor partners to help bring customers the
best possible pricing. We constantly strive to help you save money
across products and services—long after a sale is made. Our
account team works with you from the beginning of your project and
throughout the lifecycle of your purchase. Because we approach
your IT solutions neutrally and are not limited to one or two OEMs,
we can ensure you get the best solutions to support your needs. In
addition, we will review buying programs and create price modeling
to ensure that the technology you choose is being bought in the
best way possible and at the most aggressive price.
Your Account Executive will work with manufacturers and Sourcewell
members to forecast volumes and to negotiate pricing on those
forecasts. The manufacturer may allow for special pricing for
purchases over time, in which case SHI creates a SKU within our
order entry system that can only be used by the member that
reflects the additional discount.
SHI has built our business by helping customers save time and
money when buying IT. We will continually look at the business and
analyze usage and spend to uncover cost savings wherever
possible. Our support teams contribute to this mission by providing
expertise and options for products and processes that ensure the
right technology is chosen at the right time. We have a proven
track record of maximizing the benefits of large cooperative
contracts for our customers, helping them to realize millions of
dollars of savings.
60 Quantify the pricing discount represented by the pricing Our proposed discounts range from 0% - 18% off SHI's Advertised
proposal in this response. For example, if the pricing in List Price. Please see the uploaded price file for category-based
your response represents a percentage discount from discounts.
MSRP or list, state the percentage or percentage range.
61 Describe any quantity or volume discounts or rebate SHI fully understands how important it is for our customers to
programs that you offer. achieve cost savings. Given the breadth of manufacturers and
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products that SHI offers, rest assured that opportunities for SHI to
secure additional discounts for eligible contract users are plentiful.
We work to provide your contract users with the most advantageous
pricing options available, and we go above and beyond to offer
better pricing than the contract requires, as often as possible. SHI's
position in the marketplace affords us both preferred pricing from
software publishers and hardware manufacturers, and leverage when
negotiating with partners on our customers' behalf. We will work
closely with our network of software publishers and OEMs to identify
areas for additional savings and better return on investment for
Sourcewell.
The following demonstrates some ways we identify cost savings
opportunities for our customers:
Hardware
Volume Purchase Programs: Many hardware manufacturers offer
volume discount programs based on customer commitment or
contractual agreements. Our product specialists and hardware
resource representatives review your purchases and provide
recommendations for when you may benefit from these programs.
We ensure you receive all eligible benefits with the assistance of
your AE.
Volume Discounts: Even manufacturers without formal discount
programs may offer additional discounts based on the size and
purchasing volume of Sourcewell. We negotiate with manufacturers
to obtain the best price for you. Your AE will analyze SHI's
extensive reports to determine product lines or manufacturers where
you make large quantity purchases and negotiate accordingly.
Manufacturer Specials/Promotional Pricing: Your AE continuously
monitors the market and manufacturer promotions that benefit
Sourcewell. They will bring these opportunities to members'
attention, considering the timing of the promotion in relation to
deployment needs.
Rebates: SHI does not provide standard rebates to member
contract users, but we are committed to offering our customers the
most competitive pricing from the start. This upfront pricing
approach is advantageous for Sourcewell members, as it ensures
that they receive the best possible pricing right away. We actively
collaborate with OEMs to secure additional discounts for large
volume purchases and explore any additional manufacturer incentive
programs for which members may qualify. Our aim is to consistently
provide the most favorable pricing options available.
Third-Party Manufacturers: While some customers believe they must
purchase OEM peripherals, there are many third-party manufacturers
that offer comparable products at lower costs. Your SHI account
team will present these options to you, allowing you to select the
option that best fits your requirements.
Software
Transactional Licensing Programs: These licensing programs offer
significant savings to customers making large quantity purchases
without making long-term commitments or forecasts. The discount
level is determined by a first-time buy-in, sometimes even with just
one license. Your IAMs will provide information on eligibility for
these discounts during the quoting process, and your AE will
identify these opportunities during meetings with members.
Contractual Licensing Programs: Members' AEs review purchase
history and make recommendations for contractual licensing
programs. These opportunities are typically identified based on
comprehensive purchase history reports from SHI. We not only
review individual purchases to identify new volume license
agreements but also assess current agreements to recommend
negotiations for higher discount levels and better terms.
ITAM Services
Our IT Asset Management (ITAM) team helps customers optimize
hardware and software investments to ensure continuous compliance
and cost savings. With a range of services tailored to customers of
any scale and industry, our ITAM team leverages its expertise in
managing complex infrastructures. They provide services such as
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data analysis, inventory management, licensing consultation, ITAM
policy and process consulting, and service delivery management.
Our team of over 80+ ITAM subject matter experts (SMEs) has
unparalleled experience in achieving ITAM goals in various complex
scenarios, serving customers with infrastructures ranging from 500
devices to 500,000 devices.
62 Propose a method of facilitating "sourced" products or When a customer requests the Sourcewell contract, all products will
related services, which may be referred to as "open be considered contract purchases and therefore will be quoted with
market" items or "nonstandard options". For example, you pricing that aligns with our category-based discounts off SHI
may supply such items "at cost" or "at cost plus a Advertised Price.
percentage," or you may supply a quote for each such
request.
63 Identify any element of the total cost of acquisition that is Given the overall breadth and customizable solutions offered under
NOT included in the pricing submitted with your response. this contract, it would be hard to detail every item that will not
This includes all additional charges associated with a come standard with a given purchase. However, pre-delivery
purchase that are not directly identified as freight or inspection, installation, project management, training, and additional
shipping charges. For example, list costs for items like pre- set-up services are not part of standard cost unless a customer
delivery inspection, installation, set up, mandatory training, specifically requests these services at the time of quoting. In
or initial inspection. Identify any parties that impose such addition, non-standard shipping options detailed in question 64 and
costs and their relationship to the Proposer. credit card fees detailed in question 58 are not included in the
product price.
64 If freight, delivery, or shipping is an additional cost to the Shipping costs will vary depending on the equipment being ordered.
Sourcewell participating entity, describe in detail the In many cases, client hardware is shipped at no additional cost to
complete freight, shipping, and delivery program. the customer. Standard shipping will be covered, but special
delivery requirements, expedited shipping, custom configurations or
palletized shipments will be subject to a shipping charge. If shipping
needs to be charged, SHI will charge the customer actual shipping
per purchase.
SHI sources products directly from OEMs and an expansive network
of authorized distributors. As a reseller, SHI does not directly
determine the cost of shipping for each order. Instead, we pass
through actual shipping charges which can only be determined at
the time of quote as they are based on size and weight. To reduce
shipping costs, SHI will ship from the location with inventory closest
to the customer's shipping address if possible.
SHI can ship products via any method the customer desires. These
include:
• Standard delivery: The product is delivered to a fixed delivery
point (such as a warehouse). Often, shipping is free on standard
delivery orders. Exceptions include very large pallets (servers that
are racked/stacked), and any order that requires custom
configuration.
• Overnight and second-day delivery: this option is available for any
non-custom items upon request. There is a fee for expedited
delivery. Shipping prices are determined by size and weight of the
delivery and can be discussed at time of quoting.
• Deskside delivery: SHI's logistics company delivers the product
directly to the end users' desk location within the customer's
building. Loading dock may or may not be available. There is a fee
associated with deskside delivery. The fee is based on the size
and weight of the shipment and will be priced out at the time of
quoting.
• Inside delivery: The product is delivered to a location inside of a
customer's building. SHI's logistics company unloads the delivery
vehicle. Loading dock may or may not be available. There is a fee
associated with inside delivery. The fee is based on the size and
weight of the shipment and will be priced out at the time of quoting.
65 Specifically describe freight, shipping, and delivery terms or Orders shipped to destinations in Alaska and Hawaii may incur
programs available for Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or any additional freight fees.
offshore delivery.
66 Describe any unique distribution and/or delivery methods or SHI maintains relationships with large IT distributors, as well as
options offered in your proposal. smaller, local distributors, and manufacturers directly. We leverage
our unique distribution model with these partners to drop ship
orders directly to customers' locations. Our extensive network of
distribution centers throughout the US reduces time to market for
our customers. SHI always ships from the location closest to the
customer's shipping address with available inventory and the best
pricing option.
SHI Integration and Configuration Centers
SHI has provided software and hardware integration services for
over 20 years to global enterprises, mid-market organizations, and
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state and local government customers. We offer a wide variety of
services available through our two state-of-the-art, ISO 9001:2015
certified facilities, Knox (end user compute) and Ridge (data center)
—created to provide scalable, customized, and effective integration
solutions at every step of the way and for every size of deployment.
Our integration services provide:
• Expertise and experience
• Lower overhead costs
• Certified resources
• Reduced labor costs
• Quicker deployment timelines
• Reduced risk
Our configuration experts and integration centers make configuring
and shipping customized hardware a seamless, effortless process.
Our goal is simple: to meet and exceed expectations while
providing a quality turnkey solution.
Knox Warehouse and Configuration Center
The Knox warehouse and configuration center is used for advanced
systems and provides custom-configured, ready-to-ship machines.
Our 305,000-square-foot facility is static-free, climate-controlled, and
protected by the most rigorous physical security and cybersecurity.
The configuration center employs a variety of servers, network
switches, hubs, barcode printers, and cabling to provide a secure
and robust production and testing environment. Equipment is
regularly added and replaced to keep up with changes driven by
technological advancement and client requirements.
Knox contains 330 build stations where SHI team members can
simultaneously configure approximately 1,350 devices and utilize an
efficient workflow to image and configure up to 3,500 systems per
day. The warehouse facility allows SHI to pre-configure and stock
machines with the most popular client-specific images to provide
minimum turnaround time.
Ridge Integration Data Center
A team of 140 employees staff the Ridge integration center and
expands SHI's ability to support advanced data center solutions,
including integration services that combine components from multiple
manufacturers into ready-to-deploy rack systems. To facilitate
expansion, SHI keeps an equal number of completed build rooms
and rooms left available for future use. The build rooms are used
to build and automate integration workflows to increase the
efficiency and accuracy of work. The facility allows SHI to power
more than 150 racks simultaneously.
The Integration Data Center Services (IDCS) organization provides
technology-related services of the highest quality to support our
customers' unique requirements. The IDCS team at Ridge provides
a suite of data center services to accommodate any technology
need.
SHI integrates individual custom build requirements into our quality
control platform for documentation, verification, and reporting. SHI's
pre-configuration platforms increase deployment speed and reduce
risk and complexity by constructing solutions in the staging facility.
These configuration warehouses offer a variety of support services
prior to delivery of end-user and data center hardware.
• Server rack and stack (Ridge)
• Advanced configuration
• Mobile device configuration
• Integrated add-ons
• Asset tagging
• Image deployment
• Laser etching
• Activation
• Kitting
• Custom label and packing
• Inventory management
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Item
67 b.the same as the Proposer typically offers to GPOs,cooperative procurement organizations,or state purchasing
departments.
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68 Specifically describe any self-audit process or program that you SHI's Capture and Strategy organization has multiple team
plan to employ to verify compliance with your proposed Contract members dedicated to our compliance and the success of
with Sourcewell. This process includes ensuring that Sourcewell the Sourcewell contract, including our Capture and Business
participating entities obtain the proper pricing, that the Vendor Development Manager, Contract Compliance, and Contract
reports all sales under the Contract each quarter, and that the Reporting Analysts.
Vendor remits the proper administrative fee to Sourcewell. Provide
sufficient detail to support your ability to report quarterly sales to Capture and Business Development Manager
Sourcewell as described in the Contract template. As we mention throughout this proposal, Sourcewell will
continue to have a dedicated Capture Manager, Tory
Pubylski, working with the assigned SDA to consistently
monitor our contract usage, compliance, and opportunities to
grow the contract together.
The Capture Manager will work with the Compliance team to
train all sales teams utilizing the Sourcewell contract
immediately upon award so that field and inside sales are
aware of how to adhere to accurate contract pricing and
terms and conditions of the contract. Tory will serve as the
main point contact of for any issues or concerns that arise
during the contract.
Contract Compliance
Sourcewell is looking for a partner that takes contract
compliance seriously. We understand the importance of this
aspect of the business, which is why SHI's Contracts
Compliance organization is focused on meeting agreed-upon
requirements. This team is comprised of five members who
can confirm we meet the expectations outlined in your RFP
and subsequent contract. We do this during the proposal
process, contract negotiation, and beyond through:
• Issue investigation and resolution
• Proactive internal auditing
• Proactive tracking of operational obligations
• Process improvement recommendations
• Strategic updates
If inquiries or reviews are required, our dedicated team can
investigate and provide findings with a suggested path
forward, which we believe will strengthen our working
relationship.
Pricing, Reporting, and Administration Fees
To ensure proper pricing, SHI will create a custom catalog in
our system based on the agreement with Sourcewell. This
contract pricing is visible to customers on our website—with
real-time updates using live data feeds from SHI's suppliers.
Our web catalog team manages the catalog content and
audits pricing to ensure accuracy.
In addition, we can run reports related to purchases made
under Sourcewell's contract. Orders placed through the
website and with our Inside Sales teams will capture the
Sourcewell contract number so the sale will show when the
Contract Reporting Analyst pulls the quarterly report. We can
also collect data in customized fields and can deliver both
standard and custom reports.
SHI can deliver standard reports in one of three formats,
including:
• Contract invoice detail
• Manufacturer profile
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• Invoice detail
After the reports are reviewed and confirmed to be accurate,
the analyst will submit them directory to our Supplier
Development Administrator and then coordinate payment with
our accounting department for the correct amount in
administrative fees to be paid to Sourcewell.
Sourcewell Dedicated Contract Capture and Compliance
Team Members
Victoria (Tory) Pubylski, Capture and Business Development
Manager -- As Capture and Business Development Manager,
Victoria, or Tory as many know her, manages the SHI
relationship with the Sourcewell Cooperative. Tory works to
grow SHI's business under our awarded contract with
Sourcewell by training our sales teams, joining customer
calls, answering customer inquiries, and connecting
customers to their SHI account executives. She also works
with SHI's account executives to understand the contracts we
have available to their customer base, how to appropriately
utilize them, and prepare them for strategic upcoming RFPs
where there could be an opportunity to increase our support
through new contracts.
Tory has supported the public sector at SHI since 2015 as a
Sales Support Operations Manager. She joined the Public
Sector Proposals team in 2018, supporting government and
education until transitioning to her current role in 2022. She
feels most rewarded in her role when providing training and
information to our sales teams and seeing their passion for
how to support their customers as best as possible. She
currently resides in Austin, TX.
To learn more about Victoria or to view her background and
resume, please visit her on Linkedln at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-tory-pubylski-604b4583/.
Arianne Mount, Director of Public Sector Contract Compliance
— Arianne started her career with SHI more than 15 years
ago as an Inside Account Manager. She then transitioned
into a sales support specialist role, serving SHI's business
units in a sales analyst capacity. That role evolved into a
leadership position for two separate teams, which helped
manage all incoming legal and proposal submissions. These
teams also tracked results and developed data-based
strategy updates. Following her success in that role, Arianne
was offered an opportunity to manage a proposal operations
team focused on the proposal lifecycle, metrics, and data-led
strategy. In 2022, she expanded her team to include contract
compliance, which supports SHI's salesforce and customers
with their public sector contracts.
Arianne currently manages a team of public sector
compliance specialists responsible for strategy, reviewing
capabilities, initiating new processes to align with customer
requirements, tracking cadenced operational obligations, and
issue investigation and resolution. She feels most rewarded
in the role when her team can impact day-to-day processes
for SHI and improve customer satisfaction with their contracts.
Arianne is a resident of central New Jersey. To learn more
about Arianne or to view her background and resume,
please visit her on Linkedln at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianne-mount-2b301146/.
Anthony Sapichino, Sr. Contracts Compliance Specialist—Sr.
Contracts Compliance Specialist Anthony Sapichino works at
the pre- and post-sales stages to ensure that SHI is
compliant with our public sector contracts. In his role, he
supports everyone from our proposals team to the post-sales
team with compliance issues, helping to ensure that SHI is
compliant with all requirements.
Anthony has been with SHI for over ten years, beginning as
an Inside Account Manager supporting mid-Atlantic public
sector accounts for two years before becoming a manager
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in the strategic space. He was a manager for seven and a
half years before recently moving over to the compliance
team. Anthony resides in Parlin, NJ. To learn more about
Anthony or to view his background and resume, please visit
him on Linkedln at https://www.linkedin.com/in/asapichino/.
69 If you are awarded a contract, provide a few examples of internal In our experience, there are a few key indicators of success
metrics that will be tracked to measure whether you are having for contracts of this type:
success with the contract.
1. Overall sales revenue
The first, and most obvious, is simply the number of sales
that are being done through the contract. We look for these
to grow each month.
2. Number of entities using the contract.
We believe that to be viewed as a successful partner to
Sourcewell we need to be adding net new buying entities to
the contract.
3. Number of AEs who are using the contract. In
addition to the number of public entities that use the
contract, we also track the number of Account Executives at
SHI who make use of the contract. We track this metric
regularly and are always looking for 100% participation with
our cooperative contracts.
4. Customer Feedback.
We rely on our customers to provide feedback with regards
to doing business with SHI and believe this contract's
success can also be measured by customer feedback.
Providing our customers flexible and viable contract options
makes their job easier. When we lead with Sourcewell and
educate members on value, we expect we will get positive
feedback.
SHI has tracked these numbers under our current awarded
contract and based on these metrics, SHI's current
Sourcewell contract has been very successful. We will
continue to analyze this same data under a new awarded
contract to ensure we stay on the same path.
70 Identify a proposed administrative fee that you will pay to SHI proposes a 1% Administrative Fee. We believe this
Sourcewell for facilitating, managing, and promoting the Sourcewell nominal fee keeps the contract competitive and even more
Contract in the event that you are awarded a Contract. This fee marketable.
is typically calculated as a percentage of Vendor's sales under the
Contract or as a per-unit fee; it is not a line-item addition to the
Member's cost of goods. (See the RFP and template Contract for
additional details.)
Table 14A: Depth and Breadth of Offered Equipment Products and Services
Proposers must designate if they are seeking an award in Category 1 only or Categories 2 and/or 3.As stated in Section 11.
B.1. of"REQUESTED EQUIPMENT, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES,"Proposers responding to Category 1 must offer a complete
electronic catalog system permitting Sourcewell and Sourcewell Participating Entities to make web-based purchases."
Proposers submitting a proposal in Category 1 must include at least one solution in each of Categories 1, 2, and 3 within its singular
proposal. For example, if a Proposer offers solutions within the scope of Category 1, 2 and 3 the Proposer should designate it is
seeking an award in Category 1. Proposers seeking award in Category 2 and/or 3 must include at least one solution offered within the
scope of the desired Category.
Line Item Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
71 ro Yes r Yes r Yes
No ro No ro No
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Line Question Response
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72 Provide a detailed description of the We are pleased to offer our comprehensive catalog of products and services to
equipment, products, and services that you meet the unique needs of each Sourcewell member in response to this RFP. We
are offering in your proposal. pride ourselves on our vendor-neutral approach, which allows us to provide the most
suitable technology solutions for various IT environments. Our offerings span a wide
spectrum, from software and hardware to cloud services and more, courtesy of our
extensive partnership network of over 15,000 product partners.
SHI is committed to offering full IT solutions to Sourcewell members, ranging from
basic software and hardware commodities to sophisticated, end-to-end data center
solutions. Our expertise in crafting IT solutions that perfectly align with our customers'
needs ensures that your members will benefit from our wealth of knowledge in
designing, implementing, and optimizing IT ecosystems.
We offer a broad range of IT solutions that cater to the unique needs of
Sourcewell's members.
1. Hardware and Software Products: SHI offers a wide array of hardware and
software products from leading manufacturers. We collaborate with top technology
partners such as Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, Dell, HP, and Cisco.
2. Advanced Solutions: SHI provides advanced solutions like cloud computing,
data center infrastructure, networking, and security. Our cloud solutions include
services for public, private and hybrid cloud environments.
3. IT Asset Management: SHI helps businesses manage their software and
hardware assets more effectively. We provide services for software licensing,
hardware lifecycle management, compliance and risk management.
4. Professional Services: SHI's professional services team can help with
everything from initial assessments and consultations to full implementations. These
services can help members optimize their IT environments and implement new
technologies.
5. Support Services: To ensure smooth operation, SHI offers a range of support
services, including hardware maintenance & support, software support, and managed
services, delivered directly by our internal teams, by the manufacturer directly, or by
subcontracting through our elite partner network.
6. E-commerce: Our robust e-commerce platform allows customers to purchase
IT products easily and track their orders.
7. Sustainability: SHI also focuses on providing sustainable IT solutions. We offer
services like IT asset disposal and recycling to help customers reduce their
environmental impact.
In summary, SHI's wide range of IT solutions is designed to help entities address
their technology challenges, optimize their IT investments, and navigate the ever-
changing technology landscape.
Our strategic technology partnerships can be viewed on the partner page of
SHI.com. https://www.publicsector.shidirect.com/public-sector/brands
Our purpose is to provide the best overall value to Sourcewell, and we understand
that this goal is achieved through a combination of world-class support, aggressive
pricing, and extensive product and service offerings. Our objectives align with your
mission to "provide leading solutions that empower community success," and we
accomplish this by remaining laser-focused on customer relationships: every SHI
employee understands that we are here because of our customers and will remain
here only as long as we continue to provide extraordinary products, services, and
customer satisfaction.
73 Within this RFP category there may be SHI is a customer-centric provider of diverse software, hardware, and IT products.
subcategories of solutions. List subcategory We are proud of our wide array of services and support, offered directly or via our
titles that best describe your products and expansive network. We collaborate with 15,000 unique publishers and OEMs, holding
services. top-tier certifications from leading OEMs such as Apple, Cisco, Dell, HP, Microsoft,
and VMware. As the technological landscape evolves, so does our product catalog,
constantly updating to meet customer demands.
Our IT solutions range from software and hardware procurement to comprehensive
data center solutions. Below, we provide subcategory titles along with details on
some of our most up-to-date solution offerings.
Hardware
End-User
• Devices - PCs, Laptops, Tablets and Smart Phones
• Peripherals — Monitors, Cables, Accessories like Keyboards, Mice, Headsets,
Memory, and Audio/Visual Equipment, etc.
• Digital Signage, Kiosks, and Touchscreen Devices
• Mobility — Tablets, Smart Phones, Printers, Mobile Device and App
Management
• Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) — Devices, conferencing and
collaboration platforms, cameras, headsets, etc.
• Services: Imaging, configuration, asset tagging, inventory, warehousing, kitting,
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and shipping
Print - Printers, Scanners, MFDs, Toners and Supplies
Data Center - Servers and Storage, Power and Cooling, and Services:
Configuration, asset tagging, kitting, and shipping
Networking — Wireless, Routers / Switches, SD WAN, Connectivity
Software
SHI has partnerships with thousands of software partners, including key relationships
with publishers like Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, VMware, and SAP, and we offer a wide
range of services delivered directly by our internal teams, by the manufacturer
directly, or by subcontracting through our elite partner network.
Cybersecurity/SOC Monitoring
As your organization pursues cloud, digital transformation, and remote workforce
strategies, SHI can help you defend against cyberattacks' growing threat and
navigate complex regulatory requirements. SHI works with leading cybersecurity
technology providers to promote sound information security governance and ensure
that your infrastructure, data, and people are protected.
Our solutions center around Identity and Access Manager, Application Security, Data-
Centric Security, Data Center and Cloud Security, Threat and Vulnerability
Management and services, including security risk assessments, incident response,
program strategy and operations, and security strategy consulting.
From assessment to implementation, we help organizations reduce risk with a
dynamic approach that strikes the right balance between people, processes, and
technology. Here are some of the ways that we can advance your cybersecurity:
• Secure Governance: In a rapidly evolving landscape of threats and regulatory
obligations, SHI helps you address cybersecurity governance challenges by effectively
setting strategy, standardizing processes, enforcing requirements, and ensuring you
have the resources in place to achieve security and business goals.
• Secure Infrastructure: SHI takes a balanced approach to cybersecurity that
ensures consistency across on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Our
experts help you address modern data center challenges with a strategy that starts
with architecture and optimizes security controls and policies.
• Secure Data: SHI helps shift your focus from trying to secure everything to
protecting what matters most — your data. We work with you to locate and
understand your sensitive data, so you can establish exactly what you are trying to
protect and ensure the appropriate controls are in place.
• Secure People: We partner with you to address the human element of
cybersecurity. Our solutions and services enable you to thwart attacks that exploit
human vulnerabilities, including malware, phishing, and impersonation across email
and the cloud.
Cloud
Our Cloud solutions teams can help customers navigate Public and Private Cloud
Environments, as well as Software as a Service (SaaS), Hybrid SaaS, Infrastructure
as a Service (laaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Database as a Service
(DBaaS), Unified Communications as a Service (USaaS), "X" or Miscellaneous as a
Service (XaaS or MaaS) solutions. We also offer a wide range of cloud services,
including cloud migration, optimization, and management, and we have partnerships
with major cloud providers like Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
EULA Management
SHI offers EULA review services for a fee. The end-user license agreement
services are performed by a contract administrator experienced in negotiating
software license agreements. These services offset the burden of risk our customers
must manage for what is considered "long tail" software publishers, meaning those
non-major or strategic partners. SHI works with you to establish a playbook of rules,
processes, and policies related to identifying risk and how best to contractually
address the various software publishers in scope. After a negotiation, SHI prepares
a summary for your review and action. This summary would include details about
any remaining risks, concessions made, requirements the publisher refuses, etc.
Advanced Solutions Group (ASG)
The IT landscape has seen significant changes over the past decade, with a
growing focus on holistic solutions that address evolving customer needs, as
opposed to mere commodity products. Responding to this shift, SHI developed our
Advanced Solutions Group (ASG) to provide solution-based support. This team,
comprising over 600 technical experts holding 3,000 certifications in various products
and solutions, is dedicated to meeting Sourcewell members' requirements, guiding
you to the right technology, and aiding in integrating that technology into your
environment. The Advanced Solutions Group, like all of SHI, maintains a vendor-
neutral stance, utilizing its vast experience to tailor discussions that best suit each
member's specific needs. We provide support during the strategy and solution
design phase of a project, assisting with planning, assessments, conceptualization,
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proof of concepts, and procurement of demo units.
Our ASG team has focused solutions groups including:
o End-User/UCC
o Cloud Design, Adoption, Optimization and Management
o Data Center Technologies — Server/Storage/Backup
o Networking — Core, Edge and Transport
o Security Solutions
These teams, include solutions engineers and professional services support, working
arm-in-arm with our devoted OEM partner teams to assist our customers in keeping
pace with their evolving IT needs and facilitate seamless technology adoption.
Professional Services
Our professional services teams are vendor-neutral and use an extensive range of
experience to help tailor conversations optimally for any member's specific
environment. We see our professional services offerings as a differentiator in the
hardware and software reseller marketplace. Our objectives are to 1) help ensure
our customers are purchasing the right solution, 2) help our customers deploy the
chosen solution as rapidly as possible while minimizing risk, and 3) maximize
customers' adoption of the chosen technology, thereby maximizing the value of their
investment.
Managed Service Provider (MSP)
SHI's Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions include a wide range of services,
such as network management, cybersecurity, data backup and recovery, cloud
services and our complete portfolio of Modern Workplace Services.
Modern Workplace Services
SHI's Modern Workplace Services (MWS) cover hardware Lifecycle Services, Multi-
Vendor Platform Support (MVP), Asset Recovery, Digital End-User Experience
(DEX), Staff Augmentation, Mobility and Warranty services.
Lifecycle Services
The modern workplace has become increasingly dynamic. However, varied locations,
schedules, and technology use can all be costly considerations when managing your
workforce. SHI's Device as a Service (DaaS) solution is designed to help
Sourcewell members adapt to this change, providing outcomes that achieve cost
and operational efficiencies. We provide comprehensive management of all your
devices across every stage of the asset lifecycle and are committed to keeping
your end users productive and engaged.
Our customizable solution ensures you have the devices you want, the support you
need, and the lifecycle of your devices managed based on a predictable, monthly,
per-device cost. DaaS is an alternative to a traditional lifecycle services procurement
approach. It provides customers access to the latest end-user computing and all-
inclusive managed services to help meet their ever-changing technological needs.
Each DaaS engagement is customized to include configuration, deployment,
technical and warranty support, and IT asset recovery and disposal solutions.
DaaS can provide substantial benefits to members, including increased flexibility and
multiple device options, and it accommodates IT budgets and operations with OpEx,
hybrid and CapEx models. The DaaS model allows for a per-unit, per-month fee
for the member's contract term, including the hardware's pricing and all related
services.
ZeroTouch Provisioning
Regardless of the devices and operating systems that customers opt for, SHI can
aid them in establishing a ZeroTouch deployment strategy. This is possible due to
SHI's leadership in Zero Touch capabilities since its inception in 2011, and its
commitment to OEM program adoption.
SHI provides support for a variety of platforms, including Apple Business Manager,
Windows Autopilot, Chrome Zero Touch Enrollment, Android Zero Touch Enrollment,
and Samsung Knox Mobile Enrollment.
With a history of being at the forefront of such services, SHI was the first reseller to
offer Apple Business Manager, enroll devices into Autopilot, and provide ZeroTouch
Services for Chrome.
Multi-Vendor Platform Support
MVP Support helps businesses confidently support multiple enterprise platforms to
dramatically reduce costs and eliminate complexity often found with multi-vendor
support services. MVP Support is a global support solution powered by Level 3
engineering PODs, service delivery, critical incident management, and a powerful
integration platform to support complex vendor escalation workflows and processes.
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Digital End-User Experience (DEX)
SHI's Digital Employee Experience (DEX) service provides an accessible view of
everything affecting an end-user's performance. It fosters a productive user
experience in which IT issues are detected, diagnosed, and resolved often before
users even feel the impact. Our DEX Managed Service includes deployment,
configuration, and optimization of your digital experience platform, allowing you to
take full advantage of your current OEM toolset. We allow our customers to sit back
and relax by helping them gain complete visibility and insight through advanced
dashboards to create automated and proactive responses, resolving issues before
disruptions occur.
Staff Augmentation
SHI's Staff Augmentation program is built on the expertise of our elite partner
network of staffing providers. SHI maintains relationships with a wide range of
staffing partners around the world, enabling us to find the right blend of SHI internal
and staff augmentation resources to address even the most complex
requests.Through this robust network, SHI can ensure that our customers have a
deep and diverse candidate pool as they seek to accelerate their business by
infusing talent and expertise through staff augmentation.
We source the perfect IT professionals for your needs by:
• Obtaining a complete understanding of each assignment.
• Developing a thorough search plan that may include pre-identified targets,
organizations, resumes in our database, Internet advertising and searching, and
engaging one of our qualified partners.
• Conducting a multiple screening process, which includes our technical recruiter,
recruiting manager, and one of our technical resources.
• Checking professional references prior to the client interview.
• Presenting our top candidates to you for review and interview.
SHI provides members the benefit of having fast responses from our dedicated
resources who act as a single point of contact to assist with onboarding and off-
boarding candidates with no hidden fees all backed by our reliable recruiting
process.
IT Asset Management (ITAM)
The IT Asset Management (ITAM) team at SHI helps our customers optimize
Hardware and Software investments to ensure continuous compliance and cost
savings. The ITAM team at SHI has a full portfolio of services to support customers
of any scale, industry, and sector. With a team of over 80+ ITAM SMEs, many of
whom are former auditors themselves; SHI has Data Analysts, Inventory Engineers,
Licensing Consultants, ITAM Policy and Process Consultants, and Service Delivery
Managers on hand to become an extension of your existing resources.
Our ITAM team provides SAM services to customers ranging from 500 devices to
500,000 devices with widely varying and complex infrastructures. ITAM Services
combine:
• Volume License expertise supporting the world's most complex IT environments
since 1989.
• Inventory and discovery expertise
• "Best of Breed" SAM toolsets
• SaaS-based IT Asset Management platform with 24/7 web portal
• Best Practice Service Management
• ISO 19770-1 aligned SAM Process and Policies
• Dedicated SAM Licensing and Inventory Consultants, Licensing and Inventory
Engineers, Process and Policy Consultants, Service Managers, and former auditors.
• Compliance and optimization baseline: A license compliance and optimization
baseline is a one-time assessment of a publisher or publishers that identifies trends
in your current licensing, surplus license opportunities, and licensing deficiencies to
be reconciled. With the baseline, you can make informed decisions regarding
license contracts, maintenance renewals, and software procurement for cost savings,
reduced risk, and recycled software assets.
• Audit defense: SHI has a full, rapid-response audit defense team to assist
customers in any audit situation. This service has resulted in an average settlement
of 10% of the publisher or auditor's findings.
Workshops and assessments: We provide various customer workshops and
assessments, from ITAM maturity assessments to cloud readiness reviews to ITAM
ROI value workshops. Whether you are unsure of what software your organization
has deployed, what software your license agreements entitle you to deploy, are
looking to mitigate compliance risk, or reduce overall software costs, our IT Asset
Management services can help you take control of and manage your assets.
The Workshop
The SHI Software Asset Management (SAM) Planning Workshop ("the Workshop") is
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a compact, disciplined process that ensures the right software entitlements,
measures, and collection processes are in place. The Workshop brings together all
the personnel, skills, and experience needed to coordinate and plan the complex
process of gathering information for asset and compliance management. The
Workshop ensures that you have addressed all the software audit risk areas and
are prepared to deflect audit threats and defend against audit claims without the
typical (and expensive) audit "fire drill'.
SHI's SAM Workshop describes all of the infrastructure and processes necessary for
the effective management, control, and protection of software assets throughout all
stages of their lifecycle. The strategic goals of SAM include (but are not limited to)
the following:
• Control cost and business risk for a stronger financial position
• Optimize existing software investments to enable you to do more with what you
have.
• Help your organization become more agile by making better use of resources,
even in changing business conditions.
SAM provides the following benefits to customers:
• Cost Savings: Lower costs associated with purchasing and maintaining a
software library by capitalizing on vendors' overall buying power through single-
volume license contracts.
• Risk Management: Control business and legal risks related to improper
software deployment.
• SAM Advantage: Stay ahead of the competition through streamlined operations
and faster time-to-market.
• Good Governance: Achieve and demonstrate compliance with your
responsibilities under government legislation, such as Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Disaster Protection: Protect your company's valuable software assets in the
event of unexpected adversity.
Whether the goal is streamlining the business of IT with innovative eProcurement,
fulfillment, and IT asset management solutions; building hybrid data center and
storage solutions; securing your growing diversity of data and assets; or building a
truly collaborative digital workplace, SHI has your back at every stage of the
technology lifecycle.
Scholastic Esports
SHI's dedicated team of education and technical experts is taking over the
scholastic esports space by helping high schools and colleges discover the power
of esports and learn the intricacies of the industry. Integrating esports with STEM
and CTE enables educators to create a curriculum that aligns with workforce sectors
and industries to attract more students.
Scholastic esports (electronic sports) programs are revolutionizing student
engagement. The goal of esports is to create high-quality, developmental
experiences so students of all backgrounds and abilities can use this as a universal
platform to grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
As innovative schools are accelerating their esports environments, this digital
transformation is helping students engage in STEM and technology-focused activities,
professional development, and school clubs and sports programs. However, the
growth and popularity of scholastic esports represent new technology challenges for
our customers to procure a successful platform and educational program.
To meet these needs, SHI has developed a team dedicated to esports, which
handles everything from building out arenas to curriculum creation. Our objective is
to enable schools to build effective and successful esports programs through:
• Professional training, development, curriculum, software (coaches and players)
• Esports tournaments (UGC)
• Grants support/procurement
• Selling esports equipment that reacts just as fast as you do!
These solutions can be customized to the specific needs of any given school
through a comprehensive discovery and consulting process. SHI offers avenues of
existing curriculum to use as your own, or expert advisors to help create your own
or modify a pre-existing package of curriculum. SHI helps identify, plan, and build an
esports program that's right for each organization.
STEM/STEAM
STEM/STEAM technology includes products and/or tools related to supporting
education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. In
this age of constantly emerging technology, educators have shifted to focusing on
future readiness by helping students increase their digital literacy, driving innovation,
and providing them with skills around critical thinking and problem solving,
empowering their success so they will be ready to face the world's challenges and
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solve real-world problems. Here are some examples of STEM technology products:
• Robotics Kits used to teach principles of robotics and programming.
• 3D Printers used in engineering and design to create prototypes and models.
• Coding and Programming Tools: Software like Scratch, Python, and Arduino
are used to teach programming and computational thinking.
• Drones and Quadcopters are used for research and education, such as
studying weather patterns or learning about aviation and mechanics.
• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Equipment provide immersive
learning experiences used in fields like design, architecture, and medicine.
• Mathematics Software like GeoGebra, Mathematica, and MatLab are used to
study and visualize mathematical concepts.
• Educational Apps and Games designed to teach various STEM concepts in an
interactive way.
• Electronic Kits teach electronics and circuitry.
• Maker Spaces Equipment includes various tools and materials for hands-on
exploration, such as woodworking tools, sewing machines, laser cutters, etc.
Public Safety and Public Works Solutions
Public safety is not just a concern for police and emergency personnel, but also for
cities, counties, schools, and universities. Our public sector sales teams support all
of these entities and we offer the following solutions to address their day-to-day
needs for communication, security, and safety.
• Security/Surveillance Cameras, Body-worn cameras, and related software.
• Rugged Notebooks and In-car Mounting Hardware
• Drones and Add-Ons for Drones; UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
• RFID Devices, Antennas, Receivers
• Physical locking solutions and portable security hardware
• Software Solutions: Gunshot Detection Software, Investigative Analytics and
Interview Room Surveillance Software, Biometric Authentication Software, License
Recognition/Reader Software and Mass Emergency Notification Systems
Smart City /Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions
Technology is ever evolving and growing, just as cities are constantly expanding and
growing. From a combined evolution emerged "smart cities." The goal of a smart
city is to optimize city functions and promote economic growth while also improving
the quality of life for citizens by using smart technologies and data analysis. SHI is
here to help guide our customers to find the technologies that can help turn their
vision of a smart city into a reality.
Smart cities use a variety of technologies including software, user interfaces,
communication networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), the cloud, and data center
technology to deliver connected solutions for the public. With SHI, our customers
have access to multiple platforms, a variety of hardware for backup connectivity, and
access to multiple vendors—including industry giants like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile,
Cisco, Intel, and more. We support our offerings with access to vendor-neutral
solution architects and engineers, dedicated solution support teams, OEM support
teams, and external resources from our hardware and software partners. Together,
we provide expert resources to understand your smart city needs and recommend
solutions from networking connectivity and handheld devices to server storage and
cloud options.
We understand that smart cities and IoT are the technology of the future which can
impact and improve the lives of the communities we live in. No matter where you
are in your smart city solutions journey, SHI can help you accomplish your
technology goals leading us to a smarter tomorrow.
SHI continues to refine our product and service offerings to meet the dynamic
needs of our customers in an ever-changing technology landscape. The breadth of
SHI's solution portfolio is extensive, and including all sub-categories here would be
overwhelming. However, Sourcewell members can rest assured knowing SHI has the
expertise and resources to facilitate the right solution for each member's unique
environment.
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Table 15A: Category 1 - Depth and Breadth of Offered Equipment Products and Services
Indicate below if the listed types or classes of equipment, products, and services are offered within your proposal. Provide additional
comments in the text box provided, as necessary.
Line Category or Type Offered Comments
Item
74 Computer hardware, including desktops, laptops, ro Yes
tablets, and related devices; r No
75 Networking, server, and data storage equipment, ro Yes
including servers, server appliances, racks and No
cabinets, data storage or data protection devices,
and switching technology;
76 Peripherals, accessories, components, and ro Yes
options, including printers, scanners, monitors, r No
audio visual, digital signage, virtual reality, Esports
equipment, unified communication hardware,
mobility hardware, cabling, modems, routers,
switches, power management, and supplies;
77 Software related to the purchase of the equipment t* Yes
described in Lines 74-76 above; r No
78 Configuration, software implementation, hardware ro Yes
installation, support, assessment, training, and r No
asset lifecycle services related to the purchase of
the equipment or software described in Lines 74-
77 above; and
79 Security, cloud, network, data, IT asset lifecycle ro Yes
services, and solutions described in Categories 2 r No
and 3.
Table 1513: Category 1 - Industry Specific Questions
Table 1513: Industry Specific Questions relate to products and services offered in Category 1 (see Table 15A).
Line Question Response
Item
80 Describe your capability to report SHI has the capability to report on green-certified products and does so for numerous
Sourcewell member purchases of products customers. SHI will work closely with members to identify and understand green
with environmentally preferred attributes reporting requirements.
(e.g., eco-labeled, rated, or certified).
81 Identify any reseller certification(s) (or Acer-Fully Authorized Globally
similar third-party validation of technical Acronis-Platinum Partner
expertise) that your organization has Adobe-Adobe Platinum Reseller
attained, if any. AirWatch-Premier
Alteryx-DMR Partner (Distributor Managed Reseller)
Altova-Elite
APC-Elite Business Network Partner
Apple-Corporate Reseller (Authorized 20+ years)
Arbor-Premier
Areserve-Platinum
Arctic Wolf-National Partner
Arista Networks-Authorized
Aruba Networks-Platinum
Asus-Authorized
Atlassian-Authorized Reseller
Attach mate-Plati n u m Partner
Autodesk-Volume Channel Partner (VCP)
Avaya-Sapphire Reseller
AWS (Amazon Web Services)-AWS Premier Consulting Partner; AWS Managed
Services Partner
Barco-Authorized Partner, Gold
Barracuda-National
Belkin-Authorized Partner
BenQ-Silver
BeyondTrust-Platinum Partner
Bitdefender-Gold
BitSight-Evangelist Partner
Blackberry-Authorized
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Box-Premier
Broadcom-Elite
Brother-Authorized Partner
C2G-Platinum Partner
Canon-Authorized Partner
Carbon ite-Premier Partner
CheckPoint-Three Star National Partner
Cisco-Gold Partner
Citrix-Platinum Partner
Cleartouch-Highest
Cohesity-Strategic National Partner
Commvault-Market Builder - Top Tier
Cradlepoint-Premier NSP
Crowd Strike-Elite Partner
CyberArk-Advanced Partner
CyberPower-Elite Partner
Cylance-Authorized
Datawatch-Platinum
Delinea-Authorized Reseller
Dell-Dell EMC Titanium Black (Authorized 15+ years)
D-Link-Gold Level
Druva-Elite Partner
DynaBook-Platinum Preferred
Eaton-Authorized Partner
Elastic-Professional Partner
Entrust-Professional Partner
Epson-Epson Business First Gold Partner
Ergotron-Gold
Erwin-Authorized
ESET-Silver
Exagrid-Authorized Reseller (Highest level)
ExtraHop Networks-Gold
Extreme Networks (Extreme Networks+Aerohive)-Diamond
F5-Platinum Partner
Facebook Oculus-Authorized Reseller
Forcepoint-Titanium Partner
Forescout-Platinum
Fortinet-Expert
Fujitsu-Authorized Partner
GitLab-Select Partner
Globalscape-Authorized
Good Technology (Blackberry)-Authorized
Google-Premiere Partner
GoTo-Platinum Partner
Hewlett Packard Enterprise-Platinum Partner
Honeywell-NBR (National Broadline Reseller)
HP, Inc.-Power Services Partner (Authorized 25+ years)
HPE Aruba Networking Division-Platinum Partner
IBM Hardware-Gold
IBM Software-Gold Business Partner
Infocus-National Partner
Intel-Intel Partner Alliance Titanium Member
IPSwitch-Titanium
Ivanti-Platinum
Jabra-Premier Partner
JAMF-Gold Partner
JetBrai ns-Authorized
Juniper Networks-Juniper Elite
KEMP-Authorized
Kingston-Authorized Reseller
Legrand (includesC2G, Chief, Da-Lite, Vaddio)-Authorized Partner
Lenovo-IDG (Client) (NSP, National Solution Partner); ISG (Datacenter) (NSP/Platinum
Partner) (Authorized 12+ years with Lenovo (IBM 20+))
Lexmark-Tier 1, Diamond Edge
LG-Authorized Reseller
Logic Monitor-Authorized Reseller
Logitech-Authorized Partner
LogMeln-Authorized
LogRhythm-Services Authorized Reseller (Highest Tier)
Malwarebytes-Platinum Partner
ManageEngine (Zoho)-Authorized
Meraki-Gold
MicroFocus-Platinum Partner
Microsoft (Hardware)-Multi-National Authorized Device Reseller and Authorized Global
Surface Reseller
Microsoft (Software)-Authorized LSP, AER, SPLAR, MOSP and Government Integrator;
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GSA & DISO Authorized; Authorized Azure Expert MSP
Mimecast-Elite Partner
Mobilelron-Iron
Nasuni-Premier
NetApp-Star Reseller
Netgear -Reseller
NetIQ (Micro Focus)-Platinum
NetScout Systems (Arbor Networks)-Platinum
Netwrix-Platinum Partner
Nimble-Platinum
Novell-Platinum Partner
Nuance-Authorized
Nutanix-Master Level Partner, Cloud Champion
Nvidia-Elite (vPro, Quadro, Tesla), Preferred (DGX)
OKTA-Elite Level Partner
Open Gear-Premier Partner (Highest level), Elite
OpenText-Authorized Reseller
Oracle-Oracle Hardware & License Sell Track Partner, Global Platinum
Paessler-Gold Partner
Palo Alto Networks-Diamond
Panasonic-Tier A Reseller
Parallels-Premier
Ping Identity-Platinum Partner
Poly (Plantronics & Polycom)-Platinum Partner
Progress Software (Kemp)-Titanium Authorized Partner
Promethean-National Partner
Proofpoint-Platinum Partner
Pulse Secure-Authorized
Pure Storage-Elite Partner
Qualys-Supported Partner
Quantum Storage-Premier Partner
Quest-Platinum Plus Partner
Rapid7-Gold Level Partner
Raritan/ServerTech-Authorized Reseller
Red Gate-Authorized
RedHat-Red Hat Advanced Business Partner
Ribbon Communications-Bronze
Riverbed Technology-Elite Partner
RSA-Titanium DMR Partner
Rubrik-Elite Plus Partner
Ruckus Wireless (CommScope)-Elite Partner
Samsung-Client P4 Platinum Level Partner, Strategic Business Partner. For
mobility - Blue Level
SanDisk (Western Digital)-Gold
SAP BusinessObjects-Silver, Large Account
Scale Computing-Platinum
SentinelOne-Platinum Partner
Sharp — NEC-Authorized for Sharp Electronics Display Solutions
SilverPeak-Platinum Level
Smarsh-Hybrid Cloud & Emerging Partner
SolarWinds-Elite Partner
SonicWALL-Platinum Partner
Sony-Gold
Sophos-Sophos Select Partner
Spectra Logic-Elite VAR
Splunk-Premier Partner
StarTech-Authorized Partner
SunOracle-Platinum
Supermicro-Tier-1 Diamond
Suse-Platinum Level, Specialized in Sell and Manage
Symantec-Premier Partner
Synology-Authorized Reseller
Tableau-DMR Partner
Tanium-Partner Plus
Targus Authorized
TeamViewer-Authorized Reseller
TechSmith-Preferred Partner
Tenable-Platinum Reseller
Thales-Platinum
Tintri-Elite Partner
Toshiba-Platinum Preferred
Trellix-Platinum Partner
Trend Micro-National Channel Partner
TrippLite-Authorized Partner
Tripwire -Platinum Partner
Unitrends-Top Tier
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Varonis-Gold Partner
Veeam-Platinum Partner
Veritas-Platinum Partner
Vertiv (Emerson, Liebert, Avocent)-Diamond Partner
ViewSonic-Authorized Partner
VMwa re-Co rporate Reseller — Premier Level; Partner Professional Services —
Enterprise Level; Aggregator — Premier Level
Western Digital-Authorized
Xerox-Authorized Partner, Gold
Zebra-Authorized Partner / Specialist DMR
Zoom-Performance
Zscaler-Gold
82 Describe your maintenance solutions for Proactive Renewal Management
software products, such as maintenance SHI's Proactive Renewal Management (PRM) is a value-added service offered at no
agreements, software upgrades, continuous additional cost to Sourcewell's members. PRM is primarily supported by SHI's PRO
updates, patches, and fixes. Renewal Organizer (PRO) tool but also includes SHI's contract indexing tool, Fine
Print, and other value-added services. For a fee, PRM includes ITAM services to help
customers optimize their IT investments and achieve cost savings.
It can be challenging for organizations to proactively track expiring IT assets,
maintenance, and support agreements. With inconsistent renewal dates across
manufacturers and/or products, some organizations rely on the publishers and
manufacturers to provide renewal notifications, which can result in missed discount
opportunities or unwanted renewals of software you no longer use.
In response to our customers' growing needs around expiring software, warranties,
support agreements, and product maintenance programs, SHI created the PRO tool.
This PRO organizer tool compiles your technology renewals into a centralized, rolling,
36-month timeline for simplified budgeting and renewal management. Customers can
access the tool via SHI.com, with 24/7/365 availability.
By addressing renewals in advance, you have the option to employ SHI to negotiate
with the vendor on your behalf in the following areas:
• IT asset selection: If better IT assets are available, SHI will negotiate with
vendors to procure the better assets for our customers.
• Product equivalent: SHI works with vendors to find our customers the best
replacement when a product becomes unavailable.
• Better pricing: SHI has quoting and pricing processes to help our customers
realize cost savings across IT spend. Where possible, we pass those savings along
to our customers.
• License agreements: SHI collaborates with vendors to ensure our customers
receive the correct number of licenses, obtain the best deals, and have licenses for
the correct period. SHI also helps customers manage EULAs.
Optimizing Renewals
The PRO tool stores a complete list of the hardware and software your organization
uses and automatically notifies your SHI account team 90 days prior to expiration
dates.
Replacing products without a warranty can be costly. SHI's PRO tool can track a
member's IT assets, and it can also track maintenance and support renewals.
Maintenance renewals are typically for hardware maintenance but can extend to
software. For hardware, there is usually a warranty or maintenance offering that can
sold in tandem, or there may be a base-level option included on the initial purchase,
which must be renewed after the initial coverage term ends.
For software, members can purchase licenses for a specified period. When the
license agreement expires, the agreement needs to be renewed to continue using the
software. For software subscriptions, SHI's PRO tool can help you track your software
and guarantee you only pay for the software you use.
Outdated equipment and expired software licenses can slow your employees'
productivity. Effectively managing your IT assets is not an easy job, but with SHI's
PRO tool, you can eliminate wasted time by ensuring employees always have access
to the right equipment and software.
Audit Protection
There are two major risks associated with the unauthorized use of software licenses.
First, poor software asset management can result in security vulnerabilities. Second,
organizations risk unknowingly committing copyright infringement when unauthorized
users download multiple instances of the software.
To manage risk, SHI's PRO tool closely tracks your software licenses and usage,
preventing unauthorized users from installing software provided under a license
agreement managed by SHI. Some organizations choose to or must undergo a
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software licensing audit or software compliance audit.
By using SHI's PRO tool, your organization safeguards itself from liability.
How it Works
When new orders are entered into our system, your account team can pull the
information into our PRO tool. The tool is designed to notify your account team 90
days prior to the software expiration date; however, 120 days prior to the expiration
date, the renewal is assigned to the AE managing your account. Working closely with
the member, SHI can learn when and how often they would like quotes sent and how
many days prior to software expiration dates they prefer notification.
Your SHI account team then actively works with the customer's procurement team, IT
department, or designated point of contact to review options. Regular follow-up
continues until the purchase order is placed or the customer indicates that they are
no longer interested in renewing the maintenance or support agreement.
When the customer receives an email containing a renewal reminder, they are given
the following three options:
• Option 1: "Yes, please send me a quote."
• Option 2: "No, Thanks."
• Option 3: "1 would like to schedule a meeting to discuss."
The renewal reminder also gives the following information about software renewal:
software expiration date, software publisher, product, SKU, order date, purchase order
number, invoice number, and invoice date.
If an IT asset was not purchased through SHI and the customer completes the PRO
form to allow SHI to track the asset, SHI only receives the expiration date of the
software, software publisher, product, and SKU.
The customer need only click on option 1, 2, or 3 to send a response back to their
account team.
Through our PRO tool, we offer proactive management of maintenance, warranty, and
support plans that save time and money. With the customer's permission, any
products purchased from SHI—or elsewhere—with an expiration date of any kind can
be loaded into your renewal organizer. SHI does not see prices for IT assets
purchased outside of SHI.
Quotes
In addition to renewals, the PRO tool tracks quotes. At any time, a customer can log
in to their SHI.com portal and view their quotes. We keep a complete database of all
quotes; however, SHI does not have access to any quotes provided by other resellers
because quotes include pricing information.
Sometimes, upon renewal, vendors require a new quote altogether. Our system notifies
us of vendor preferences and gives SHI the opportunity to negotiate with vendors on
your behalf. This eliminates any additional work on your end. SHI does the work for
you, collaborating and negotiating with vendors to provide quotes that best meet your
needs.
PRO Timeline
The PRO Timeline is an interactive tool that displays upcoming renewals for the
customer's OEMs.
• Users can click the reporting icon to run an in-depth report on the PRO
Renewals. Reports can be exported and emailed to a co-worker as well.
• Users can also view a history of the original order.
Through the renewal timeline, SHI provides visibility and clarity around renewals for
your organization, complementing the workflow of your own software and hardware
renewal lifecycle efforts. These efficiencies support our customers' existing operating
processes, and in some instances, SHI's PRM service even replaces or fills a void in
our customers' existing workflows.
Benefits of PRO
In addition to the timeline, our PRO platform has several built-in dashboards and
reports to facilitate ease of use. Additionally, you can click on the PRO Renewal
Timeline to view more details. If you need to share the timeline within your
organization, the timeline can be exported into Excel.
Moving Renewal Management to SHI
We have extensive experience onboarding new customers and importing their license
data for future reporting and renewals. SHI onboards hundreds of new customers
every year, and the process for onboarding will vary depending on the size, scope,
and licensing needs of the customer. SHI's account team collaborates directly with the
customer and software publishers to identify and gather necessary information on each
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licensing program and agreement. Once we receive the contract information, we
populate our PRO tool database and grant your organization access.
To minimize hassle, your account team and our software licensing experts work with
you to complete and submit the necessary change of reseller form or process. The
PRO Authorization form permits SHI to pull licensing history from manufacturers and
publishers, including anything purchased elsewhere. The form provides the licensing
type, quantity, coverage terms, and entitlement or agreement numbers, but does not
give SHI access to previous pricing. The sole purpose of the PRO Authorization form
is to help SHI better track your purchases so that we can better support your
organization in the future. Just like the PRO Renewal Management service—the PRO
Authorization form is optional for customers to complete.
Sustained Value-added Benefit
SHI's Proactive Renewal Management is a free value-added service for all our
customers. The PRO tool gives your organization peace of mind, proactively managing
maintenance, warranty, and support plans. With products purchased through SHI
automatically loaded into your renewal organizer and quotes automatically sent to you
90 days before the expiration of the service, you can rest assured that SHI keeps
track of your software assets. Speak with your account team to find out how to
maximize the benefits of Proactive Renewal Management for your organization.
Product security patches/fixes and updates for third-party products SHI resells are the
responsibility of the manufacturer.
83 Describe your website and the ease-of-use SHI.com is SHI's single-source procurement platform available to all SHI customers.
for customers, including order placement, With over 470,000 products available, our platform offers the latest functionality in a
payment, order tracking, etc. user-friendly interface. From the comfort of the office, members can access the most
recent catalog features, customization options, approval routing, workflow, reporting,
order status, and our PRO Renewal Organizer (PRO) Timeline.
SHI's procurement platform provides an efficient and intuitive way to access your
customized catalog of products and procure any of those products at any time.
SHI.com's business-to-business functionality includes innovative custom catalog
capabilities that provide personalized views of product information and enable you to
find and compare SHI's products, view key metrics (like frequently viewed products
and contract or standard items), and simplify purchasing.
Access
Each authorized user within an organization has a username and password that
automatically links them to the approved customer catalog with your contracted pricing.
A manager with employee admin permissions can create and disable user accounts.
The platform is designed to support self-service functions, including registering new
users — of which there is no limit. As an IT company, we take privacy and security
seriously. Your information will not be shared with software publishers or third parties
without explicit permission.
Search Features
Customers can easily find products using our intuitive search functionality. You can
select up to five products to compare item features side-by-side. In the product details
of a viewed item, you can also add an item to your favorites list. SHI delivers a
differentiated customer experience that simplifies purchasing, encourages repeat
business, and boasts key metrics like frequently viewed products, contracts, or
standard items.
Our catalog is updated daily with the latest information from our partners. SHI.com
shows product availability, and if the stock is not currently available, the catalog
displays an ETA for quantity and time frame for restocking. If the product in question
is out of stock, SHI recommends engaging your dedicated SHI account team for
further assistance. We may be able to recommend an alternative option that is
currently available.
For products not listed in the catalog, your sales representatives have the ability to
upload a tailored quote to the website. This quotation can be conveniently added to
the shopping cart to streamline the ordering process, eliminating the requirement for a
separate non-catalog buying procedure.
Order Placement
SHI provides an easy-to-use Checkout Process that can also be customized to your
specifications:
• Users can save addresses to an address book to easily select the appropriate
ship-to address.
• Custom Data Collection—we will create fields to collect the information you need
about the purchases your employees make (department, project code, cost center, and
so on).
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• For our Terms Customers—enter a PO number and for our Credit Card
Customers—use the security of PayPal to complete your purchase.
• See the freight based on the shipping address entered. Some customers require
that additional information be captured with each hardware purchase. Therefore, SHI
has designed an "interview page" to collect pertinent information.
Order Tracking
SHI.com provides a wide range of search options to quickly locate and view order
statuses, tracking information, serial numbers, and invoices.
Returns
Our return process is simple. To request a return, contact your dedicated sales team,
via email, phone, or through the "Request Return Authorization Number' section on the
SHI.com website.
Your Inside Account Manager will then provide you with a return authorization (RMA)
number and a shipping label. With the RMA number clearly included on the shipping
label, the customer then ships their return to SHI, and we process the return. In some
cases, to expedite a return, SHI will arrange to have the product picked up directly.
Once the return has been fully processed, SHI will credit the customer's invoice. In
addition, we send out replacement orders before receiving returns to expedite the
process for the customer. More information and details are available at SHI's Return
policy.
Approval Routing
Only authorized users within your organization can submit orders on SHI.com.
However, many of our Public Sector customers allow their employees to request
products, but not place orders. To accommodate ordering for those employees, SHI
provides approval routing through SHI.com. With support for as many levels as your
organization requires, requisitions are forwarded to the appropriate people for
approval. Once an order is approved, the requestor (and anyone else listed to receive
notices) will receive an email confirming approval; the order will then be uploaded into
SHI's internal order processing system.
Reporting
The ability to run real-time reports on SHI.com is based on permissions assigned to
the usernames; so only authorized users within the organization can run reports. Your
SHI account team can also run reports and set up email delivery directly to you. All
reports can be set up on a subscription basis and delivered automatically daily,
weekly, quarterly, or in whatever frequency you choose. Business intelligence (BI) data
is refreshed hourly from our ERP system where the order and invoice data are
captured. Data is up to date in BI within one to two hours of when the order is
invoiced in our ERP system.
Customization
SHI adds relevant content to the website regularly and offers tremendous
customization. On your SHI.com homepage, we can display your logo, welcome
messaging, highlight featured products and company standards. Also, the News and
Announcement section can provide pertinent product announcements, end-of-life
information, support information, promotions, webinars or unique event invitations, and
other industry news that may be of interest to your organization. SHI will notify your
procurement team of any information before it gets posted. Communication with your
Account Executive will enable blanket purchase orders to be built into our internal AX
application and customized messages to be displayed on the website.
Additional customization includes:
• Set up users by groups: Purchasers, IT Department, Accounting.
• Custom Checkout and Pre-loaded address list.
• Setup basic Approval Routing.
• Create custom product configurations.
Training
To better help your organization use the many features SHI.com has to offer, SHI's
ecommerce specialists provide training to employees authorized to access Your Home
@ SHI.com. We will work with Sourcewell to determine the training program and
schedule that works best for you.
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Table 16A: Category 2 - Depth and Breadth of Offered Equipment Products and Services
Indicate below if the listed types or classes of equipment, products, and services are offered within your proposal. Provide additional
comments in the text box provided, as necessary.
Line Category or Type Offered Comments
Item
84 Cybersecurity services, such as cyber risk ro Yes These services are included as part of SHI's entire
assessments, program strategy and r No catalog of products and services offered as part of
operations, zero trust, skills and training, Category 1 for this contract.
penetration testing, threat and vulnerability
management, content security, network
visibility and endpoint detection, log
aggregation and correlation, disaster
response and recovery, and managed
cybersecurity;
85 Physical security services, such as site * Yes These services are included as part of SHI's entire
assessment, upgrade planning and execution r No catalog of products and services offered as part of
design, installation, integration, access control, Category 1 for this contract.
video management, and managed physical
security services;
86 Cloud, such as Infrastructure as a Service ro Yes These services are included as part of SHI's entire
(laaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), r No catalog of products and services offered as part of
Software as a Service (SaaS), and strategy, Category 1 for this contract.
design, migration, deployment, and managed
cloud solutions;
87 Network, such as maintenance and ro Yes These services are included as part of SHI's entire
monitoring, edge computing, SD-WAN and r No catalog of products and services offered as part of
LAN, and data center networking; Category 1 for this contract.
88 Data, such as data modernization, data ro Yes These products and services are included as part of
backup, data and document processing and r No SHI's entire catalog of products and services offered
storage, and assessment, validation, as part of Category 1 for this contract.
production, and management of Al and
machine learning solutions; and
89 Related solutions, such as endpoint security ro Yes These products are included as part of SHI's entire
products, network security technologies, r No catalog of products and services offered as part of
identity and access management Category 1 for this contract.
technologies, security analytics, data security
products, IP video monitoring systems,
intelligent controllers, mission control systems,
electronic locks, network infrastructure, and
server room technology.
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Table 1613: Industry Specific Questions relate to products and services offered in Category 2 (see Table 16A).
Line Question Response
Item
90 Describe how you help organizations with SHI's security experts help customers understand the components of a Zero Trust
their zero-trust programs, if applicable. program, how they fit together, and what technologies support it, and then help them
select those technologies based on deep technical proficiency. Zero Trust assessments
cover the customer's entire environment from their end-users, devices, networks, and
applications to data.
Benefits of a Zero Trust program:
• Improve overall security posture
• Improve end-user experience and productivity
• Transform the way security teams work together
• Simplify the security stack
• Optimized security costs
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91 Describe how you deliver cybersecurity SHI Security Solution Architects (SSA) are responsible for the delivery of security
solutions in accordance with the National practice-specific project-based client engagements. The SSA evaluates client business
Institute of Standards and Technology and technical requirements and develops enterprise-wide critical security control-based
(NIST) framework, if applicable. solutions. With an average of 8-20 years of industry experience, the SSAs serve in
different roles within organizations and have acquired a diverse security background
formulated from business verticals such as financial, automotive, insurance, life
science, technology, and public sector establishments.
Our SSA team members' expertise includes policy and procedural development
aligned with industry frameworks and supporting industry compliance regulations such
as, but not limited to, ISO 27001, NIST/FISMA, HIPAA, CJIS, and PCI standards.
Delivery formats provided as a part of our engagement strategy include security
workshops, architecture rationalization capability, and recommendation and roadmap
development.
Team members hold an average of two to five certifications, such as, but not limited,
to:
• Certified Information Security Manager/Auditor (CISM/CISA)
• SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC; GSEC; GCIH; GICSP;
GPEN)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL v3)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Over 100 Industry Partner Certifications including but not limited to: CISCO
(CCIE); (CCNP); Palo Alto (PCNSE); Fortinet (NSE) Checkpoint (CCSE) and many
others.
SHI will also assign a Project Manager (PM) to manage the overall delivery of each
project. Our qualified Project Managers cover all aspects of formal project
management, from the "initiating" phase through "closing".
Please see attachment titled "SHI Technical Certifications."
92 Please list any certifications or testing Please see attachment titled "SHI Technical Certifications."
results you or your partner(s) hold which
show security posture in your proposed
solutions, if applicable.
93 Describe how you deliver cloud solutions in SHI's cloud support services provide insight into your cloud environment, allowing us
accordance with the NIST definition of to make tangible recommendations that benefit your organization. We can help identify
cloud computing, if applicable. overprovisioned or dormant resources, analyze historical usage to determine more
favorable pricing models, and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure you stay on track
with a secure, cost-efficient, and optimized cloud environment. Our certified solutions
architects and technical consultants combine their expertise to deliver services that
optimize the business and IT benefits of public, private, and hybrid cloud technologies.
Our support services include:
• Cloud Platform(s) Service Onboarding: Cloud adoption starts with onboarding into
one or more cloud platforms. We have standardized our approach to determine
available cloud functionality and overcome billing and security challenges while guiding
best practices.
• Net Terms Billing: Organizations need flexible payment terms to consider their
financial options, including capital expenditure (CAPEX) vs. operational expenditure
(OPEX) financial models, extended net term billing and financing opportunities, account
consolidation, financial chargebacks, and pricing program assistance. SHI collaborates
with you to understand your billing requirements and provides a variety of billing
options that fit your specific needs.
• Reporting and Analytics: Capturing your organization's cloud costs and usage
allows us to facilitate meaningful business decisions crucial for productivity. We will
assess your metadata for multiple cloud platforms into a consolidated view and
provide a guided analysis based on years of consulting experience helping clients
implement cloud solutions.
• Always Available Support: When you have a critical issue, you must trust that
you can count on world-class customer support for your cloud solution. Our cloud
support team of certified cloud account managers, cloud solution architects, and our
24x7 Cloud Service Desk is available to provide technical support throughout your
cloud journey.
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Cloud Spend Optimization: Cloud costs do not have to be unpredictable and
to manage. We provide proactive guidance based on your cloud usage and
growth plans to help you reduce costs and optimize your cloud infrastructure.
• Advisory Services: Whether you are in the process of evaluating your cloud
strategy or need in-depth architectural support, we have the vision, technical expertise,
and range of services to guide you.
• Volume Licensing Expertise: We can help you move your licenses to the cloud,
select the right buying programs, maintain licensing compliance, and limit the risk of
audits. Our licensing experts will identify, monitor, and optimize your software assets to
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ensure you receive the most value in your IT investment.
SHI support services and managed services are broken down into four categories —
migrate, optimize, modernize, and manage—and no matter what stage you are in your
cloud journey, SHI's cloud-certified experts can help you accomplish your goals.
Migrate
Cloud-based solutions have changed the dynamics of pre-sales, acquisition, and
ongoing IT management. To keep up with growing demand and emerging technology,
SHI has developed processes and support to address cloud consumption-based
models, and we have resources dedicated to emerging partners to help our
customers realize their single-cloud, multi-cloud, or hybrid-cloud strategy faster and
more cost-effectively. SHI offers the following services for cloud migration:
• Assessments: Understand the costs of moving to public cloud for server
infrastructure and licensing.
• Landing Zones: A solid foundation built within the cloud, using code as
infrastructure.
• Lift and Shift Migration: Helps customers migrate to the cloud quickly and easily,
by taking existing virtual infrastructure and moving it to the cloud with minimal
modifications.
• Data Center Evacuation: Enables organizations to rapidly evacuate data,
migrating to cloud infrastructure.
Optimize
SHI offers a selection of cloud optimization services ranging from a high-level
summary of potential savings to a managed service. These services enable
organizations to improve cloud governance as well as identify and remediate cloud
waste to save between 30 and 50 percent of their cloud spend. SHI provides the
following services and benefits as a support or a managed service:
• Summary of potential savings
• Access to optimization platform
• Technical support for optimization platform
• Management of reserved instances
• Management of savings plans
• Regular meetings to review optimization recommendations
• Custom reporting
• Technical guidance on application refactoring to reduce cost (managed only)
• Implementation of recommendations (managed only)
*Frequency of cadence meetings and level of customization depend on the monthly
consumption.
Modernize
SHI helps customers modernize cloud infrastructure through automation, DevOps,
refactoring, and re-platforming. Our process begins with a discovery of your people,
process, and technology and includes the following services for cloud modernization:
• Cloud Architecture Reviews: Align your organizational priorities when building
secure software from the ground up. Identify and highlight all security weaknesses or
critical issues in your applications.
• Automation: Work within the confines of instructions, tools, and frameworks to
carry out tasks with little to no human intervention.
• Containers/Kubernetes: Decouple applications from underlying host infrastructure
using a ready-to-run software package, containing everything needed to run an
application: the code and any runtime required, application and system libraries, and
default values for essential settings. This makes deployment easier in different cloud
environments.
• DevOps: Combine development and operation to increase the efficiency, speed,
and security of software development and delivery compared to traditional processes.
• Re-factor and Re-platform: Modify applications or migrate to an alternate platform
to better support cloud-based operations.
Manage
SHI helps organizations monitor, secure, and manage their cloud environment, allowing
customers more time to focus on innovation and business objectives. SHI can manage
patching, monitoring, and uptime, providing consistent support in the case of employee
turnover. This solves the knowledge gap as skillsets evolve into cloud operations and
provides cost savings compared to direct vendor support. Organizations can expect a
named technical account manager (TAM), 24/7 support, and incident and service
request management.
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94 Describe which deployment methods you No matter where you are in your cloud journey, from your first venture into the cloud
provide cloud-based services (e.g., private to optimizing or refactoring existing applications, SHI's cloud experts can help make
cloud, community cloud, public cloud, or your cloud strategy smarter, more agile, and better value for money. SHI's cloud
hybrid cloud), if applicable. practice provides customers with infrastructure from major Cloud Service Providers
(CSPs)—Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Service (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform
(GCP)—utilizing a wide range of configurations, including private, on-premises, public,
hybrid, and multi-cloud. In addition, we can offer end-to-end consulting services to help
you assess, design, build, migrate, optimize, modernize, and manage your cloud
environment.
With this combination of products, partnerships, support, and expertise, we are
confident we can help Sourcewell members drive positive business outcomes as they
work to streamline their cloud configuration.
Partnering with SHI can help modernize data center and cloud architecture, connect
and collaborate with your workforce, secure your environment, and optimize your
procurement processes.
Table 17A: Category 3 - Depth and Breadth of Offered Equipment Products and Services
Indicate below if the listed types or classes of equipment, products, and services are offered within your proposal. Provide additional
comments in the text box provided, as necessary.
Line Category or Type Offered Comments
Item
95 IT Asset Management Services, including ro Yes These services are included as part of SHI's full catalog
hardware and software asset management, r No of services offered under Category 1 for this contract.
software as a service management, audit
management, maturity assessments,
sustainability solutions, and repair and
maintenance;
96 IT datacenter decommissioning, including ro Yes These services are included as part of SHI's full catalog
planning and valuation, data shredding, de- r No of services offered under Category 1 for this contract.
racking, de-cabling, de-powering, and
packing; and,
97 IT Asset Disposal and Retirement Services, ro Yes These services are included as part of SHI's full catalog
including secure data destruction, r No of services offered under Category 1 for this contract.
serialization, asset value recovery, recycling,
remarketing, refurbishing, onsite collection,
and ESG reporting.
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Table 178: Category 3 - Industry Specific Questions
Table 178: Industry Specific Questions relate to products and services offered in Category 3 (see Table 17A).
Line Question Response
Item
98 Please list any certifications your company Specific to our ITAD (IT Asset Destruction/Disposal), SHI has the following compliance
or your delivery partner(s) hold which are certifications:
relevant to IT Asset Lifecycle Services, 0 ISO 45001 Health and Safety
such as R2v3, e-Stewards, NAID AAA, ISO • E-Stewards
9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ITAM 0 ISO 14001
Forum. 0 ISO 27001
• R2 2013 Responsible Recycling
SHI is International Organization for Standardization (ISO) compliant.
SHI currently holds the following ISO certifications:
• Current registration to the IS09001:2015 standard
• Original registration effective on February 8, 2012
• Current registration expiration on February 4, 2024
Departments in the scope:
• Warehouse (receiving, picking, packing, shipping)
• Configuration Center
• IT data storage, back-up, and recovery
• Returns
• Purchasing
As an ISO 9001:2015 registered company (except for design), SHI commits to
maintaining our customers as the center of our business, understanding our customers'
requirements, and meeting and exceeding those requirements in delivering configurable
hardware products.
SHI brings broad knowledge based on our customer and partner experiences and our
desire to drive constant improvements across SHI to continue to deliver the excellence
in execution required by our customers.
99 Please indicate the standards to which SHI, along with our partner network, can perform Three Pass Data Erasure that is
hard drives are wiped, such as the DoD or NIST standard 800-88 compliant depending on the customer requirements.
Department of Defense or NIST standard We also provide asset recovery/remarking, hard drive destruction (HDD) shredding,
800-88. certificates of destruction, EPA-compliant asset disposal, chain of custody reporting,
and hardware redeployment.
Exceptions to Terms, Conditions, or Specifications Form
Only those Proposer Exceptions to Terms, Conditions, r Specifications that have been accepted by Sourcewell have been
incorporated into the contracttext.
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Ensure your submission document(s) conforms to the following:
1. Documents in PDF format are preferred. Documents in Word, Excel, or compatible formats may also be provided.
2. Documents should NOT have a security password,as Sourcewell may not be able to open the file. It is your sole responsibility to
ensure that the uploaded document(s)are not either defective, corrupted or blank and that the documents can be opened and viewed
by Sourcewell.
3. Sourcewell may reject any response where any document(s)cannot be opened and viewed by Sourcewell.
4. If you need to upload more than one(1)document for a single item,you should combine the documents into one zipped file. If the
zipped file contains more than one (1)document, ensure each document is named, in relation to the submission format item responding
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Addenda, Terms and Conditions
PROPOSER AFFIDAVIT AND ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE
certify that I am the authorized representative of the Proposer submitting the foregoing Proposal with the legal authority to bind the
Proposer to this Affidavit and Assurance of Compliance:
1. The Proposer is submitting this Proposal under its full and complete legal name, and the Proposer legally exists in good standing in
the jurisdiction of its residence.
2. The Proposer warrants that the information provided in this Proposal is true, correct, and reliable for purposes of evaluation for
contract award.
3. The Proposer, including any person assisting with the creation of this Proposal, has arrived at this Proposal independently and the
Proposal has been created without colluding with any other person, company, or parties that have or will submit a proposal under
this solicitation; and the Proposal has in all respects been created fairly without any fraud or dishonesty. The Proposer has not
directly or indirectly entered into any agreement or arrangement with any person or business in an effort to influence any part of
this solicitation or operations of a resulting contract; and the Proposer has not taken any action in restraint of free trade or
competitiveness in connection with this solicitation.Additionally, if Proposer has worked with a consultant on the Proposal, the
consultant(an individual or a company)has not assisted any other entity that has submitted or will submit a proposal for this
solicitation.
4. To the best of its knowledge and belief, and except as otherwise disclosed in the Proposal,there are no relevant facts or
circumstances which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest.An organizational conflict of interest exists when a
vendor has an unfair competitive advantage or the vendor's objectivity in performing the contract is, or might be, impaired.
5. The contents of the Proposal have not been communicated by the Proposer or its employees or agents to any person not an
employee or legally authorized agent of the Proposer and will not be communicated to any such persons prior to Due Date of this
solicitation.
6. If awarded a contract, the Proposer will provide to Sourcewell Participating Entities the equipment, products, and services in
accordance with the terms, conditions, and scope of a resulting contract.
7. The Proposer possesses, or will possess before delivering any equipment, products, or services, all applicable licenses or
certifications necessary to deliver such equipment, products, or services under any resulting contract.
8. The Proposer agrees to deliver equipment, products, and services through valid contracts, purchase orders, or means that are
acceptable to Sourcewell Members. Unless otherwise agreed to, the Proposer must provide only new and first-quality products and
related services to Sourcewell Members under an awarded Contract.
9. The Proposer will comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and orders.
10. The Proposer understands that Sourcewell will reject RFP proposals that are marked "confidential" (or"nonpublic,"etc.), either
substantially or in their entirety. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 13.591, subdivision 4, all proposals are considered nonpublic
data until the evaluation is complete and a Contract is awarded. At that point, proposals become public data. Minnesota Statutes
Section 13.37 permits only certain narrowly defined data to be considered a"trade secret,"and thus nonpublic data under
Minnesota's Data Practices Act.
11. Proposer its employees, agents, and subcontractors are not:
1. Included on the"Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons" list maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control
of the United States Department of the Treasury found at: s,.a ov/ofac/d / ;
2. Included on the government-wide exclusions lists in the United States System for Award Management found at:
/ ; or
3. Presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from programs operated
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by the State of Minnesota;the United States federal government or the Canadian government, as applicable; or any
Participating Entity.Vendor certifies and warrants that neither it nor its principals have been convicted of a criminal offense
related to the subject matter of this solicitation.
I " By checking this box I acknowledge that I am bound by the terms of the Proposer's Affidavit, have the legal authority to submit this
Proposal on behalf of the Proposer, and that this electronic acknowledgment has the same legal effect, validity, and enforceability as if
had hand signed the Proposal. This signature will not be denied such legal effect, validity, or enforceability solely because an electronic
signature or electronic record was used in its formation. - Maya Lynch, Proposal Specialist, SHI International Corp.
The Proposer declares that there is an actual or potential Conflict of Interest relating to the preparation of its submission, and/or the
Proposer foresees an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in performing the contractual obligations contemplated in the bid.
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AMENDMENT#1
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CONTRACT#121923-SH I
THIS AMENDMENT, effective upon the date of the last signature below, is by and between
Sourcewell and SHI International Corp, 290 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873 (Supplier).
Sourcewell awarded a contract to the Supplier to provide Technology Products and Services
with Related Solutions, Category I to Sourcewell and its Participating Entities,. effective March
20, 2024, through February 27, 2028 (Contract).
Supplier and Sourcewell wish to amend the Contract as follows:
Section 6. Participating Entity Use and Purchasing, B. Additional Terms and
Conditions/Participating Addendum, is revised by adding the below:
Dell Apex Terms and Cond*lt*lons-. Dell Apex purchases made under this Contract are subject
to additional terms and conditions that will be provided at the time of the transaction. In
order to access this product, Participating Entities agree that these additional terms and
conditions will take precedence over any conflicting terms in the Contract and any
Participating Addendum.
Amazon Web SeMices (AWS) Terms and Cond*lt*lons-. AWS purchases made under this
Contract are subject to the SHI AWS Terms for U.S. Public Sector Customers (the "AWS
Terms"') contained at this link: https1. Lwww.publicsector.shidirect. ws-customer-
agree me nt-pu b I ic-sector. In order to access this product, Participating Entities agree that the
AWS Terms will take precedence over any conflicting terms ® the Contract and any
Participating Addendum.
Except as amended, the Contract remains in full force and effect.
Sourcewell SHII International Corp.
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