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.
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