Connection — Technology Products and Services

This cooperative purchasing agreement, established by Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit, provides technology products and services with related solutions for participating public entities across the United States and Canada. The contract, identified as 121923-GVC, was awarded to GovConnection, Inc., doing business as Connection – Public Sector Solutions, following a competitive solutions-based solicitation process. The agreement is structured to offer a wide range of technology solutions divided into three primary categories, with a formal expiration date of February 27, 2028. The contract includes a comprehensive pricing schedule based on Web Catalog List Price discounts across multiple market groups, including hardware, software, electronics, and networking. Key provisions of the agreement cover essential operational terms such as warranties, shipping protocols, and procedures for product changes. The procurement process involved a rigorous evaluation of vendors based on pricing, financial viability, marketing plans, and value-added attributes, ultimately ratified through Sourcewell board resolutions to ensure a compliant and competitive cooperative contracting solution.