HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - EthernetMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 7, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ETHERNET INTERNET
CIRCUIT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for an annual contract for ethernet
internet circuit services from CenturyLink Communications, LLC for the IT
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund Utilities budget (100-44525-120-
001) for an annual amount not to exceed $56,448.
BACKGROUND: This request is for ongoing service on a 1 GB Metro Ethernet circuit which
provides all incoming and outgoing e-mail as well as publishing websites
and connections to remote buildings throughout the City.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) as
allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
CenturyLink Communications, LLC.IT staff and Purchasing reviewed the
contract for specification compliance and pricing and determined that the
contract would provide the best service and pricing meeting the needs of
the City.
Staff recommends approval.
AP/LW