Common use of Software Value-Added Reseller (‘Reseller’ Clause in Contracts

Software Value-Added Reseller (‘Reseller’. “SVAR”) 2.1.1 Software Value-Added Reseller (‘Reseller’ – “SVAR”) shall be a large account reseller authorized to sell products direct from Key Software Publishers or authorized Distributors. 2.1.2 SVAR shall do the following: 2.1.2.1 Provide Commercial Off-the-Shelf-Software (COTS). 2.1.2.2 Honor existing Volume or Enterprise license agreements. 2.1.2.3 Offer maintenance and support packages on licenses already owned by the Participating State and other Purchasing Entities. 2.1.2.4 Advise the LSCA, each PSCA, and other Purchasing Entities of SVAR’s channel partner status with Key Software Publishers. 2.1.2.5 Retain or enhance reseller certifications with software publishers - At a minimum, maintain Reseller certification levels held at time of award. If Reseller’s certification or reseller status is withdrawn or reduced, Reseller is required to immediately notify, in writing, the Lead State Contract Administrator (LSCA), each PSCA and other Purchasing Entities explaining:  The change;  The impact on their costs to obtain the product;  Limitations on the products or services they may provide; and,  The reasons for the change. Failure to provide the required notification, regarding significant negative changes in their reseller status, may be grounds for suspension or cancellation of the MPA and PA’s. 2.1.2.6 Provide Pre-Sale Advisement - There shall be no charge for these services: 2.1.2.6.1 Advise the Purchasing Entity in making strategic software application decisions by providing evaluation copies, product comparisons, needs analysis, product information and application recommendations. 2.1.2.6.2 Act as liaison between the Purchasing Entity and individual publishers in identifying best approaches and cost savings opportunities for the Purchasing Entity. 2.1.1.6.3 Examples of such advice would be:  In selecting appropriate software;  In explaining Volume License Agreements with complicated rules;  In determining the most cost-effective buying strategies;  In ensuring that Participating States and other Purchasing Entities are in compliance with licensing requirements; and,  In finding software options to meet a specific need, for example, a flow-charting package. 2.1.2.7 Reseller shall negotiate to reduce Reseller Cost, to pass on savings to the Participating State and other Purchasing Entitites. Contract No: ADSPO16-130651 Description: Software Value-Added Reseller (SVAR) Services 2.1.2.8 Provide assistance in explaining and developing Volume License and Enterprise Agreements.

Software Value-Added Reseller (‘Reseller’. “SVAR”) 2.1.1 Software Value-Added Reseller (‘Reseller’ – “SVAR”) shall be a large account reseller authorized to sell products direct from Key Software Publishers or authorized Distributors. 2.1.2 SVAR shall do the following: 2.1.2.1 Provide Commercial Off-the-Shelf-Software (COTS). 2.1.2.2 Honor existing Volume or Enterprise license agreements. 2.1.2.3 Offer maintenance and support packages on licenses already owned by the Participating State and other Purchasing Entities. 2.1.2.4 Advise the LSCA, each PSCA, and other Purchasing Entities of SVAR’s channel partner status with Key Software Publishers. 2.1.2.5 Retain or enhance reseller certifications with software publishers - At a minimum, maintain Reseller certification levels held at time of award. If Reseller’s certification or reseller status is withdrawn or reduced, Reseller is required to immediately notify, in writing, the Lead State Contract Administrator (LSCA), each PSCA and other Purchasing Entities explaining:  • The change;  • The impact on their costs to obtain the product;  • Limitations on the products or services they may provide; and,  • The reasons for the change. Failure to provide the required notification, regarding significant negative changes in their reseller status, may be grounds for suspension or cancellation of the MPA and PA’s. 2.1.2.6 Provide Pre-Sale Advisement - There shall be no charge for these services: 2.1.2.6.1 Advise the Purchasing Entity in making strategic software application decisions by providing evaluation copies, product comparisons, needs analysis, product information and application recommendations. 2.1.2.6.2 Act as liaison between the Purchasing Entity and individual publishers in identifying best approaches and cost savings opportunities for the Purchasing Entity. 2.1.1.6.3 Examples of such advice would be:  • In selecting appropriate software;  • In explaining Volume License Agreements with complicated rules;  • In determining the most cost-effective buying strategies;  • In ensuring that Participating States and other Purchasing Entities are in compliance with licensing requirements; and,  • In finding software options to meet a specific need, for example, a flow-charting package. 2.1.2.7 Reseller shall negotiate to reduce Reseller Cost, to pass on savings to the Participating State and other Purchasing Entitites. Contract No: ADSPO16-130651 130652 Description: Software Value-Added Reseller (SVAR) Services 2.1.2.8 Provide assistance in explaining and developing Volume License and Enterprise Agreements.