Item 7- RCA: Network Fiber Services — original pdf

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Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for fiber network services for Austin Energy with Logix Holding Company d/b/a Logix Fiber Networks, for an initial term of one year with up to one one-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $25,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 7 Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Energy. $300,000 is available the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Energy is designating this purchase as a Critical Business Need in accordance with Senate Bill 7, as adopted by the City as Resolution No. 040610-02. MBE/WBE: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with continued access to two critical fiber optic connections. The dedicated connections serve as the foundation for enterprise-wide systems, including telephony, internet access, and essential applications such as the Customer Care & Billing system and allow for redundancy in disaster recovery situations. The connections are vital to both internal operations and customer-facing services, and any disruption to this infrastructure would significantly impact billing processes, service reliability, compliance obligations, and customer experience. This two-year contract will ensure Austin Energy can rely on this infrastructure while concurrently preparing for a competitive solicitation. Without this contract, Austin Energy would lose connection to its off-site cloud systems, which support critical operations and services that directly affect customers. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Length of Term 1 year 1 year Contract Authorization $300,000 $300,000 Total 2 years $600,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Item 7