HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Fiber Internet Access and VideoMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 18, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH SPECTRUM
FOR FIBER INTERNET ACCESS AND VIDEO SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for fiber internet
access and video services from Spectrum Enterprises.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Crime Control District Fund 117 for an
estimated amount of $30,169.
BACKGROUND: This purchase request is to renew video and internet services from
Spectrum Enterprise for the City. This internet circuit is a secondary
internet account that provides a failover or redundant circuit in case the
primary internet circuit fails as it is critical for the continued operation of
City services in an emergency. In addition, this contract provides video
services to the Public Safety Building.
This procurement will be made as a sole source purchase in accordance
with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022.
General Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
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