Microsoft+289++MSA+.pdf

This document is a Microsoft Master Services Agreement for State and Local Procurement, specifically between Microsoft Corporation and the State of North Dakota, acting through its State Procurement Office. The agreement is established as a cooperative purchasing agreement pursuant to North Dakota Century Code sections 54-44.4-13, 15.1-09-34(1)(k), and is designed to be an open-ended agreement available to other government entities, governmental units, and public institutions within the state's jurisdiction.

The agreement covers Microsoft services and technology, with terms allowing the State of North Dakota and potentially other governmental entities to purchase Microsoft software, services, and related technologies. While specific pricing details are not explicitly outlined in the document, the agreement provides a framework for procuring Microsoft products with provisions for service deliverables, licensing, and usage rights. The contract is effective from October 16, 2012, and includes comprehensive terms regarding confidentiality, warranties, liability limitations, and intellectual property rights. The agreement is structured as a cooperative purchasing instrument, meaning other public entities may utilize it, though participation is not mandated or guaranteed, and the estimated agreement volume is not predetermined.