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(f) • Regular AgendaCity of Plano (Collin County)

To approve the purchase and implementation of ChatGPT Enterprise Solution for Technology Solutions from Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $190,000 (DIR-CPO-5683), Microsoft Enterprise from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $1

Presented in: City of Plano City Council - October 12, 2026 on 2026-10-12
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (1 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #(f): To approve the purchase and implementation of ChatGPT Enterprise Solution for Technology Solutions from Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $190,000 (DIR-CPO-5683), Microsoft Enterprise ”
JB
John B. Muns
Mayor (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

To approve the purchase and implementation of ChatGPT Enterprise Solution for Technology Solutions from Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $190,000 (DIR-CPO-5683), Microsoft Enterprise from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 (DIR-CPO-5237), Darwin AI from Carahsoft Technology Corporation in the amount of $150,000 (DIR-CPO-5687), and an additional $40,000 that will remain available for approved increases in license demand, usage capacity, implementation needs, and other costs within the authorized scope in the not-to-exceed amount of $390,000 through an existing contract; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).