HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Renew Contract Ethernet Internet Circuit ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER e
MEETING DATE: JULY 5, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
ETHERNET 200 MBPS INTERNET CIRCUIT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew an annual contract for Ethernet 200 MBPS
Internet Circuit services from Quest Communications Company, LLC. dba CenturyLink.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently budgeted for in the general fund in the utilities
account in an amount not to exceed $62,696.16.
BACKGROUND:
This request is for ongoing service on a 200 MBPS Metro Ethernet circuit. The City uses
this type circuit for all incoming and outgoing e-mail as well as for all incoming and outgoing
FTP transfers, DNS services and publishing websites.
This purchase will be made in accordance with a contract established through the State of
Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), Communications Technology Services
(CTS) Cooperative Contracts Program. Purchases through this program are authorized
under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271, Subchapter D and Texas
Government Code Chapter 2054, Section 2054.0565 (b).
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Qwest
Communications Company, LLC. dba CenturyLink. 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.
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