Item 4- RCA: Splunk Cybersecurity Software and Services — original pdf

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Item 4 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued Splunk cybersecurity software products and services for supporting threat detection, log management, operational intelligence, and regulatory compliance monitoring activities for Austin Energy with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc d/b/a GTS Technology Solutions, to extend the term by six months and increase the amount by $476,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,676,000. Funding: $39,666 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $39,666 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreements are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: February 29, 2024 - Council approved a contract for Splunk cyber security software products and services with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc D/B/A GTS Technology Solutions. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract amendment will provide Austin Energy with continued Splunk cybersecurity software and services to support threat detection, log management, operational intelligence, and regulatory compliance monitoring activities. The software is used by multiple operational teams, including Cybersecurity, Technology & Data, and Customer Energy Solutions, to maintain continuous situational awareness across critical systems. Additional time and funding authority is required to align subscriptions across business units and maintain uninterrupted cybersecurity protections, while a new long-term contract is established. Item 4 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Proposed Amendment Total 3 years 6 months 3.5 years $1,200,000 $1,200,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $476,000 $476,000 $1,200,000 $476,000 $1,676,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.