1. It appears that all K-20 consortia members regardless of size receive EES Level-B pricing, which may only be granted by Microsoft in an amendment. Please verify that all K-20 institutions, both public and private, are eligible per Microsoft in that amendment.

They are.

2. How much of the estimated $8,000,000.00 Microsoft contract are EES purchases versus Select purchases?

Its dynamic. Two years ago it was roughly 40 / 60, annuity agreement to Select. Now it is closer to 60 / 40. These are estimates and not a guarantee of sales.

3. Does each member institution have its own Select enrollment under the consortia Master?

We have some named Select accounts that have their own Select enrollment. When we purchase Select licenses on their behalf we indicate their Select number. Most are booked under Å·ÃÀAƬ’s Select enrollment number.

a. Are Select transactions processed through Å·ÃÀAƬ orders, or through purchase orders place directly by the institution?

The institution buys from Å·ÃÀAƬ. Å·ÃÀAƬ buys from the reseller on a monthly basis.

i. If through the institution do they request to use purchasing cards?

When members use P. cards that is all handled by Å·ÃÀAƬ. Å·ÃÀAƬ buys from the vendor using purchase orders and on terms of at least 30 days.

4. Does each member institution have its own Student Select enrollment under the consortia Master?

No. Some do, but most do not.

a. Does each institution have a web storefront for its students, or is there one Å·ÃÀAƬ web storefront for all students?

One web storefront for all Å·ÃÀAƬ members for student and staff personal purchases.

i. Are those student purchases aggregated by Å·ÃÀAƬ in a monthly report for the partner to in turn report to Microsoft?

Å·ÃÀAƬ buys the Student Select licensing just as all licenses–aggregated on a monthly basis. Å·ÃÀAƬ often reports breakout of purchases to Microsoft when they need further detail.

5. Is the Å·ÃÀAƬ 3.5 % administration fee collected directly by Å·ÃÀAƬ? If not, what is the administration fee payback structure for the LAR,Qquarterly, Monthly?

The fee is collected by Å·ÃÀAƬ. Å·ÃÀAƬ buys from the Vendor/LAR and the Vendor/LAR only needs to worry about the logistics and relationship with Å·ÃÀAƬ. Å·ÃÀAƬ brings the aggregated Microsoft business of hundreds of members to the Vendor/LAR. The Vendor/LAR does not need to worry about collecting from members, admin fees, or many of the details if the Vendor/LAR was dealing directly with each individual member.

1. It appears that all K-20 consortia members regardless of size receive EES Level-B pricing, which may only be granted by Microsoft in an amendment. Please verify that all K-20 institutions, both public and private, are eligible per Microsoft in that amendment.

2. How much of the estimated $8,000,000.00 Microsoft contract are EES purchases versus Select purchases?

3. Does each member institution have its own Select enrollment under the consortia Master?
a. Are Select transactions processed through Å·ÃÀAƬ orders, or through purchase orders place directly by the institution?
i. If through the institution do they request to use purchasing cards?

4. Does each member institution have its own Student Select enrollment under the consortia Master?
a. Does each institution have a web storefront for its students, or is there one Å·ÃÀAƬ web storefront for all students?
i. Are those student purchases aggregated by Å·ÃÀAƬ in a monthly report for the partner to in turn report to Microsoft?

5. Is the Å·ÃÀAƬ 3.5 % administration fee collected directly by Å·ÃÀAƬ? If not, what is the administration fee payback structure for the LAR,Qquarterly, Monthly?