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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Internet CircuitMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025 SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF INTERNET CIRCUIT FOR CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BUILDINGS RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of an internet circuit for various Convention and Visitors Bureau buildings from Segra/Fiber Platform LLC for the Convention and Visitors Bureau and IT Departments. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Fund for an estimated amount of $15,744. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a new 5GB internet circuit from Segra/FiberPlatform LLC. This circuit will provide public Wi-Fi internet for various CVB buildings including CVB Headquarters, Convention Center, Palace, Harvest Hall, and Main Street. This new circuit will replace the current Frontier 2GB circuit, providing a significant network upgrade to meet increased bandwidth needs. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with the Region VIII Education Service Center known as The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. Bids were taken by the cooperative and contracts were awarded to Segra/Fiber Platform LLC. The Information Technology and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. Staff recommends approval. AP/TM