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Authorization to Purchase Nutanix Software via Sourcewell Contract

Original title: AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE A SOURCEWELL CONTRACT, AS A BASIS FOR PRICING, FOR THE PURCHASE OF NUTANIX SOFTWARE AND PRODUCTION SUPPORT

May 14, 2024

procurement software information technology village council

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The Frame

What this does

This action establishes the pricing mechanism for the village's acquisition of IT infrastructure software, which impacts the village's technology budget and operational support capabilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Village IT Department

The department will receive new software and support services to manage village technology infrastructure.

Village Taxpayers

Village funds are being allocated for the purchase of software and support services.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 14, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Village Council is considering a proposal to use a pre-negotiated to determine the pricing for purchasing Nutanix software and associated services.

Key Facts

The Village Council is reviewing a proposal to utilize a Sourcewell contract for software procurement.
The contract serves as the basis for determining the pricing of the purchase.
The purchase includes Nutanix software licenses.
The purchase includes production support services for the software.
The file identifier for this procurement action is 24-6487.
The proposal was formally introduced on April 16, 2024.

Why It Matters

This action establishes the pricing mechanism for the village's acquisition of IT infrastructure software, which impacts the village's technology budget and operational support capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Sourcewell contract?

Sourcewell is a government cooperative purchasing agency that negotiates contracts on behalf of member agencies to simplify the procurement process and leverage volume pricing.

What is Nutanix software used for?

Nutanix provides cloud computing and hyper-converged infrastructure software used to manage data center operations and virtualized environments.

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Discoveries

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The village is utilizing a third-party cooperative contract (Sourcewell) rather than a direct competitive bid, which is a common strategy to reduce administrative overhead in IT procurement.

Sourcewell Village Council

Connected Entities

organizationNutanix“The software vendor whose products and support are being purchased.”Map →

organizationSourcewell“A government cooperative purchasing agency whose contract is being used for pric”Map →

organizationVillage Council“The governing body reviewing the purchasing proposal.”Map →

Sources

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Analysis Score

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Significance30
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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