AWS Cloud Services 43230000-23-ACS-TX How to Use This Contract.pdf

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This document is a "How to Use This Contract" guide for Cloud Services, specifically contract number 43230000-23-ACS-TX, issued by the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of State Purchasing. The contract involves an interstate cooperation arrangement with Texas DIR (Department of Information Resources), enabling state agencies from Florida to utilize this cloud services contract. Eligible users are defined under Rule 60A-1.001 of the Florida Administrative Code, and the contract is to be accessed through the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) online procurement system.

The contract provides cloud services with specific procurement guidelines for state agencies. Agencies are required to execute an Interstate Cooperation Contract with Texas DIR before use and are mandated to purchase commodities and contractual services through state term contracts. The document outlines a structured process for placing orders, including directly contacting contractors, using MFMP catalogs, creating requisitions, and selecting appropriate commodity codes under the 43230000 category. While specific pricing details are not included in this guide, the document emphasizes that state agencies are encouraged to use the contract for potential savings and convenience, with provisions for addressing contractor issues and performance through vendor performance surveys and contract management channels.

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6/19/24

How to Use This Contract Cloud Services (43230000-23-ACS-TX)

Contractor information, pricing, and contract documents are located on the contract webpage at https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_contracts_and_agreeme nts/alternate_contract_source/cloud_services.

State Agencies

• State Agencies are required to execute an Interstate Cooperation Contract with Texas DIR through the following link: https://dir.texas.gov/it-solutions-and-services/organization-outside-texas prior to use of the Contract.

• The State of Florida’s online procurement system, MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), is the preferred method for placing orders and making payments for this contract:

o Please contact the contractor(s) directly to request a quote; contractor contact information is accessible from the contract webpage. If available, MFMP catalogs can be used in lieu of requesting a quote from the contractor(s).

o State agencies may create a blanket requisition/purchase order to use this contract, then contact the contractor directly to request a quote and/or place an order when needed; contractor contact information is accessible from the contract webpage.

o Create a requisition/purchase order in MFMP; for additional information, open the MFMP Buyer Guide and go to the REQUISITIONS section.

o CATALOG TYPE: None - Create a requisition using non-catalog items. In the ‘Supplier’ field, locate the contractor using the FEIN provided on the contract webpage; in the ‘State Contract ID’ field, locate the contract using the contract number shown above.

o COMMODITY CODE: Select the most appropriate eight-digit commodity code under 43230000; the current list of commodity codes activated in MFMP is located at https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/ myfloridamarketplace/commodity_codes.

o METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: C - Alternate contract source

• Please use the appropriate contractor’s FEIN, as provided on the contract webpage, when making payments in the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR); also, please use the appropriate contractor’s FEIN when recording purchasing card (PCard) payments in FLAIR.

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_contracts_and_agreements/alternate_contract_source/cloud_services https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_contracts_and_agreements/alternate_contract_source/cloud_services https://dir.texas.gov/it-solutions-and-services/organization-outside-texas https://dir.texas.gov/it-solutions-and-services/organization-outside-texas https://dir.texas.gov/it-solutions-and-services/organization-outside-texas http://myfloridamarketplaceflair.procurement3.ariba.com/?guidedbuyredirect=true https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/mfmp_agency_customers/mfmp_university/mfmp_buyer_guide https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/commodity_codes https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace/commodity_codes

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Eligible Users

• Eligible users, as defined by Rule 60A-1.001, Florida Administrative Code, may contact the contractor(s) directly to place an order using this contract; contractor contact information is accessible from the contract webpage.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I purchase from a vendor outside of this contract if they offer better pricing?

o In accordance with section 287.056, Florida Statutes, state agencies are required to purchase commodities and contractual services from state term contracts procured by the Department of Management Services.

o State agencies are encouraged to use alternate contract sources for the added savings and convenience that may be realized; however, agencies are not required to purchase commodities and contractual services from alternate contract sources. If an alternate contract source is not utilized, agencies must follow proper procurement methods.

• What should I do if I have an issue with the contractor?

o If you are unable to resolve an issue with a contractor, you may contact the contract manager listed on the contract webpages to explore additional options. These options include: complete a vendor performance survey online to document the issue, work with the contract manager to elevate the issue with the contractor representatives, or submit a vendor complaint that requires a formal response from the contractor.

Contact Information

• If you have any questions or require assistance specific to this contract (e.g. pricing, contract requirements, etc.), please contact the contract manager listed on the contract webpage.

• If you have any questions or require assistance specific to MFMP (e.g. system access, purchase orders, catalogs, etc.), please visit the Division of State Purchasing’s MFMP webpage located at https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace.

https://www.flrules.org/gateway/RuleNo.asp?title=GENERAL%20REGULATIONS&ID=60A-1.001 https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/myfloridamarketplace

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