state purchasing information technology hardware state term contract public meeting october 24 th,...
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State Purchasing
Information Technology Hardware State Term
Contract Public Meeting
October 24th, 2007
Agenda Welcome and Introduction
Ground Rules and Meeting Format
Overview of Solicitation Process
MyFloridaMarketPlace Registration
Vendor Bid System
Diversity Initiative
Question and Answer Forum
Department of Management Services
Service MottoWe Serve Those Who Serve Florida
Service VisionEngaged Employees; Satisfied Customers
Service MissionProviding Smarter, Better, Faster Services
Welcome and Introduction
Charles CovingtonDirector, State Purchasing
Ground Rules and Meeting Format
Stu PotlockBureau Chief – Technology Sourcing, State Purchasing
Ground Rules and Meeting Format Hold Questions until the Q&A Forum, there
will be ample time for questions.
Only one questions at a time.
State you full name and company for the record.
Nothing we say here today is binding.
Overview of the Solicitation Process
Vision
Best in class State Term Contract(s) for the purchase of:
PC’s, (desktops, laptops and monitors)
ServersConnectivity Devices Peripherals
Overview of the Solicitation Process
Phased Strategic Sourcing Approach
Phase I – Desktops, Laptops and Monitors
Phase II – Servers
Phase III – Connectivity Devices
Phase IV – Peripherals
Overview of the Solicitation ProcessPhase I – PC’s and Monitors
ITN with Reverse Auction
Targeting Top Tier Manufacturers
Possible Quarterly Aggregate Purchase program and OEU or Agency RFQ’s
Overview of the Solicitation ProcessPhase II – Servers
ITN Modeled after Phase I approach.
Targeting Top Tier Manufacturers.
More demand for Multiple Award in this category due to diversity of State Agency distributed network infrastructure.
Overview of the Solicitation ProcessPhase III – Connectivity
ITN format to be determined
Possible inclusion of PABX and VoIP solutions
Overview of the Solicitation ProcessPhase IV – Peripherals
ITN targeting major Value Added Reseller companies with full IT product line, online ordering and major discount capabilities.
Award based on best value criteria.
Lower prices, better contract management and spend visibility.
Overview of the Solicitation ProcessTimeline
Current plan is to have Phases 1 – 3 completed prior to July 31, 2008.
The timeline for Phase 4 is TBD.
MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) All phases will be conducted using
the State’s e-Procurement System, MFMP.
Registration
Helpdesk 1-866-352-3776 [email protected]
Vendor Bid System System of Record
Public Notices
Agency Decisions
Courtesy Notices
Diversity Initiative
Patricia WestDirector, Office of Supplier
Diversity
Questions