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1200+ Software Titles

Software Value Added Reseller

Software House International (SHI) offers a wide range of software titles. Never before have we had a contract with this many titles. 

 


Questions about a specific software title available through the contract? Email Oklahoma@shi.com or visit the SHI website.

View statewide contract  ITSW1041 to learn more.

  

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OpenRange receives Honorable Mention

George Cronin Awards for Procurement Excellence - Web Series Presented by NASPO

The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) honors innovative state procurement programs with the George Cronin Award for Procurement Excellence. OpenRange received an honorable mention for its first phase of the program. OMES ISD is proud of the OpenRange program as it shows collaboration not only within OMES but also with affiliates across the State of Oklahoma. OpenRange provides tools through which affiliates can utilize the state’s procurement power for purchasing products and services. Learn more about NASPO and the George Cronin Award.


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Oklahoma partners with Texas

A Red River deal will save Oklahoma and Texas millions of dollars in technology purchases through an agreement brokered between the two state governments' information technology providers. The agreement puts each state on the other state's preferred technology provider list, which allows both states access to one another's technology contracts and services. Read more.

Help us utilize this program! View the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) website or the WSCA-NASPO website for possible cooperative contracts. Use one of the forms to let us know which contract you think we should consider.

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20%x2020 Program for Affiliates!

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20%x2020 program is available to all affiliates which include K-12 school districts, higher education, cities and counties via statewide contract CPSW125. View more information about the 20%x2020 statewide contract.

The mission of Oklahoma Facilities Energy Conservation Program, 20%x2020, is to reduce the energy consumed in facilities owned or operated by the State of Oklahoma while maintaining a comfortable, productive building environment. Derived from the strategic objectives in Governor Mary Fallin’s 2011 Oklahoma First Energy Plan, 20%x2020 was established by Senate Bill 1096 in 2012. Learn more.

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Oklahoma Travel Initiative

Statewide Contract for Travel Services

The Oklahoma Travel Initiative provides an online booking tool (OBT) in addition to the ability to book travel directly with an agent through a travel management company on a statewide contract. The contract has already been competitively bid which will save you time in your purchasing process. American Airlines best pricing to major domestic and international cities has also been linked to the contract to provide best value. Travel services are available to all affiliates which include K-12 school districts, higher education, cities, and counties.


View statewide contract CPSW14210 to learn more. For additional questions regarding this initiative, contact the State Travel Office at agency.travel@omes.ok.gov.

 

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Revamp OpenRange RoundUp

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Just three questions!

Tell us what should change at OpenRange RoundUp 2015, a conference focused on statewide contracts and shared services for K-12 school districts and other affiliates. Take the three question survey. 

Didn't make it to RoundUp 2014? Click here to view RoundUp 2014 event photos. Visit roundup.ok.gov to learn more.

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WINTER 2015


Table of Contents


Date - Jan. 22

E-rate Training

This session covered vendor selection, discount rate calculations, category 2 budgets and planning. View the recorded session!
Learn more!

date - Feb 19

E-rate Training

10-11 a.m.

This session will cover the new 471 tool and filing window best practices. Register now!
Learn more!

date - Mar 5

E-rate Training (encore presentation)

10 - 11 a.m.

This session will cover the new 471 tool and filing window best practices. Register now!

Learn more!


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