Common use of Pricing Models Clause in Contracts

Pricing Models. Respondent shall provide pricing models for Microsoft software licensing and maintenance based on the Microsoft Government Select MVLP-D 50,000 unit level; and Microsoft Education Select MVLP-A designation status. Prices must be submitted using the attached Price Sheet in Section 7.1 of this solicitation. Pricing models shall include the following: a) All proposals must provide a manufacturer’s cost plus percentage based on the Microsoft products to a qualified Microsoft Large Account Reseller. b) Transfer or assignment of contracts from state agencies to hosting or “primary” data centers. c) Location licensing, which will allow for a change in location and transfer of ownership. d) Replacement Products e) Competitive upgrade costs including Upgrade Advantage f) Option to purchase Microsoft’s official documentation and CDs must be included in bid proposals; CD-ROM sets per product pool (Applications, Systems, Server), as applicable. g) Maintenance agreements h) Added Value such as tiered discounts, additional service, etc.