HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 09 - Ethernet Internet Circuit ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 17, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR ETHERNET
INTERNET CIRCUIT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the renewal of an annual contract for ethernet
internet circuit services from CenturyLink Communications, LLC through
an interlocal agreement with the State of Texas Department of Information
Resources (DIR) for the IT Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 100-44525-120-1
(Utilities) for an annual amount not to exceed $71,064.
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.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the State of 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. There are four optional, one year renewals left after this annual
renewal.
Staff recommends approval.
AP/BS