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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Ethernet Internet Circuit ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 SUBJECT: CONTRACT FOR ETHERNET INTERNET CIRCUIT SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for a contract for ethernet internet circuit services from Lumen Technologies Group, LLC for the IT Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund for an estimated amount of $60,256. BACKGROUND: This contract will upgrade our current 2GB ethernet circuit to a 5GB ethernet circuit. This current circuit 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 Lumen Technologies Group, 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