HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Circuit Services MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER °b�-
MEETING DATE: MAY 16, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR
ETHERNET INTERNET CIRCUIT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew 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).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 100-44525-120-1 (Utilities) for
a total amount not to exceed $75,898.00.
BACKGROUND:
This request is for ongoing service on a 1GB metro ethernet circuit which provides all
incoming and outgoing e-mail as well as for all incoming and outgoing FTP transfers,
publishing websites, and connections to remote buildings throughout the City. The annual
service agreement includes one month of dual circuits during the transition between the
current data center and move to the new Public Safety Building.
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.
Staff recommends approval.
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