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DIR IR Co Coope perativ rative e Co Cont ntra racts cts Using the Department of Information Resources to meet your needs Texas State Librar rary y and Ar Archiv ives es Commission ission Februar uary y 2, 2017 DIR Cooperative
Texas State Librar rary y and Ar Archiv ives es Commission ission
Februar uary y 2, 2017
DIR Cooperative Contracts Process
Questions and Answers
STATE APPROVED PURCHASING METHODS
The State of Texas provides a myriad of purchasing methods or
method provides you with the unique
best value determination and save state taxpayers valuable money. Section 2.4 of the Procurement Manual will provide additional information on selecting a Procurement Method
Department of Information Resources (DIR) (Gov’t Code, §2157.068; & 1 TAC, §201.18)
DIR is a state agency created in 1989 that serves as the chief information
software, technical services, and telecommunications infrastructure and services for the state. All DIR contracts are competitively bid and comply with applicable purchasing laws. Most contracts offered by DIR are Cooperative Contracts meaning the purchase order (PO), with the DIR contract number referenced, is issued directly to the vendor. State agencies are required to purchase information technology (IT) commodity items through contracts established by DIR with the exception of the following: · Agency first obtains an exemption from DIR · DIR procurements do not exceed $1,000 · Procurement exceeds $ 1million dollars
STATE APPROVED PURCHASING METHODS
Telecommunications "Telecommunications services" are defined as intercity communications facilities or services that do not include single agency point-to-point radio systems or facilities, or services of criminal justice information communication
shall evaluate requests for waivers based on cost-effectiveness to the state government as a whole. Hardware, Software, and Technical Services Gov’t Code, §2157.068 requires state agencies to purchase hardware, software, and technical services through DIR’s cooperative contracts. Hardware, software, and technical services are defined as commercial software, hardware, or technology services, other than telecommunications services for which DIR determines that a reasonable demand exists in two or more state agencies. The term includes seat management, through which a state agency transfers its personal computer equipment and service responsibilities to a private vendor to manage the personal computing needs for each desktop in the state agency, including all necessary hardware, software, and support services. The Request for Offer method of procurement is mainly used to procure Automated Information System (AIS) and Information Technology (IT) services.
Cooperative Contracting Process
HOW DOES DIR ESTABLISH CONTRACTS?
What do they do?
Create savings for taxpayers
Leverage the state’s buying power to lower prices
Contain best value
Optimize the purchase of IT commodities and services
Streamlines process for customers
Simplifies sales process for vendors
Who are DIR’s Customers?
Eligible Customers Include
Accounts
Available Services
IT Staffing Services – over 125 vendors Training – Instructor Led and Computer Based End-User IT Outsourcing (seat management) – 18 vendors Managed Document Output – 4 vendors Deliverables Based IT Services (DBITS) – over 70 vendors Telecommunications Services including:
Wireless Voice and Data Pagers Local Telephone Service Long Distance Internet Satellite Video Interpreter Services – over the phone Audio Conferencing Cable Modem and DSL
Available Products
Computers – over 20 brands Software – over 1000 publisher titles Networking Equipment – over 100 brands Cloud Services Printers – over 25 brands Surveillance Cameras – over 60 brands Data Storage – over 20 brands Digital Photography Projectors Security Products Videoconferencing Equipment Classroom Interactive Products
Overview of IT Staffing Services Contracts
Staffing Services include
Developer Analyst Developer Software Test Analyst Technical Writer Business Analyst System Analyst Database Architect Data Warehouse Architect Database Administrator Project Manager Project Lead Network Engineer Network Administrator Help Desk T echnical Support
Overview of IT Staffing Services Contracts
Staffing Services include
Developer Analyst Developer Software Test Analyst Technical Writer Business Analyst System Analyst Database Architect Data Warehouse Architect Database Administrator Project Manager Project Lead Network Engineer Network Administrator Help Desk T echnical Support
NOTE:
Searches using the alpha index search do not show the AIS asterisk indicator
What is E-Rate?
The E-Rate program provides discounts to public K-12 schools and libraries purchasing telecommunications services, internet access, internet connections and basic maintenance of internal connections.
Who can Participate in E-Rate?
Eligible entities include K-12 public schools, school districts, charter schools, and libraries. Applicants must file proper Schools and Libraries Division forms in a timely manner.
How we make using E-Rate Easy
Simplified the procurement process for products and services that qualify for E-Rate funding by filing Form 470 with the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC). Eligible Contracts are designated on the contract page as:
Questions about the E-Rate process?
Contact Henry Stokes, TSLAC Library Technology Consultant hstokes@tsl.texas.gov
E-Rate Funding
DIR addresses the Competitive Bidding requirement
through Negotiation
Negotiating Price DIR Price Negotiations
Customer Price Negotiations
Customer er Spe pecifi fic c - Term rms and d Condi ditions ns
DIR Term rms and d Condi ditions ns
Dana L. Collins, CTPM, CTCM Phone: 512.936.2233 dana.collins@dir.texas.gov