25-2353 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire approximately 0.0191 acres (832 square feet) of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 18, Block 2, Elm Grove, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 241, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, from The Board of Directors of Lambie Homes Condominium Association, currently appraised at $95,021 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisal(s), Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The property is located at 1106 Lambie Street, Austin, Texas 78702. Funding: $95,021 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This proposed acquisition is required to relocate various structures along the existing Circuit 1015 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) as part of the IH-35 Capital Express Lady Bird Lake program. The IH-35 Capital Express Lady Bird Lake project runs along IH-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Blvd. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 1106 Lambie Street, Austin, Texas 78702. The City and the property owner have been unable to agree on the value of the needed acquisition. The Law Department is requesting authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City, and to authorize the City to pay for the property interest in an amount determined by the appraisal, updated appraisal(s), a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The State of Texas will reimburse the City for the cost to acquire these property rights, pursuant to both the Standard Utility Agreement executed between the parties regarding the relocation of Circuit 1015 and the Settlement Agreement in Case No. C-1-PB-24-001200 in Travis County Probate Court No. 1, concerning the State’s condemnation of the City’s property at 1007 Lambie Street. Item 4
25-2352 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the Lady Bird Lake CKT1015 Project in support of the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) Capital Express Lady Bird Lake Project for the public use of relocating various utility structures requiring the acquisition of an electric easement consisting of 0.0917 of one acre (3,994 square foot) of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, out of Outlot 56, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 1, Amended Plat of Lots 1-6, Block 1, Resubdivision of Lot 1, Block 1, Magnolia Addition, a subdivision of record in Document No. 200700182, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 1 conveyed to ESR Development, Incorporated by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated June 11, 2007, as recorded in Document No. 2007114168, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas and by Condominium Declaration for 41 Waller Lofts, A Condominium dated September 7, 2007, as recorded in Document No. 2007167267, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas; currently appraised at $503,093 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the property is 41 Waller Lofts Condominium Association, Incorporated. The property is located at 41 Waller Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. The general route of the project is along IH-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding: $503,093 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This proposed acquisition is required to relocate various structures along the existing Circuit 1015 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) as part of the IH-35 Capital Express Lady Bird Lake program. The IH-35 Capital Express Lady Bird Lake project runs along IH-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Blvd. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 41 …
25-2354 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed for the LBL CKT1015 Project in support of the Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) Capital Express Lady Bird Lake Project for the public use of relocating various utility structures requiring the acquisition of permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0040 of one acre (174 square foot) of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement, out of Outlot 55, Division “O”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 12A, Resubdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Block 3, Elm Grove Addition, a subdivision of record in Book 13, Page 61, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 12A being described as a Declaration of Condominium Regime for 48 Waller Street Condominiums dated February 11, 2017, as recorded in Document Number 2017036860, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, same being a portion of Unit A in said Condominium Regime, said Unit A conveyed to Jason S. Goss, Justin Atwell Goss, and Courtney Camille Goss, all Individually and as Members of 48 Waller Street Condominium Association, Inc., by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated June 20, 2017, as recorded in Document Number 2017100009, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas; currently appraised at $19,009 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisal(s), a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Jason S. Goss, Justin Atewell Goss, Courtney Camille Goss, and 48 Waller Street Condominium Association Incorporated. The property is located at 48 Waller Street, Austin, Texas 78702. The general route of the project is along IH-35 from Holly Street to State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. Funding: $19,009 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, (512) 322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This proposed acquisition is required to relocate various structures along the existing Circuit 1015 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize three contracts for security fencing-related products and services for Austin Energy with Tony Parent Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Allied Fence & Security, Viking Fence Co Ltd, and Woolery Custom Fence Co, each for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $ 38,310,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $12,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 25-2389 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $12,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 DPL1008REBID for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 16, 2025, and closed on July 29, 2025. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142555 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities 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. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide security fencing and related goods and services on an as-needed basis at Austin Energy substation and other locations. Contractors will supply all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete routine installations and maintenance as well as rapid response for urgent repairs resulting from damage, vandalism, or compromised gates. Without these contracts, the safety and security of Austin Energy properties, many of which house critical infrastructure, may be compromised. Tony Parent Enterprises and Woolery Custom Fence Co are current Item 7 providers of these services. Viking Fence Co Ltd and Woolery Custom Fence Co are local businesses. 25-2389 25-2389 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension …
25-2388 Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for NetApp products and services, including provision, delivery, installation, configuration, maintenance, and training for storage area networks, for Austin Energy with CDW, LLC d/b/a Sirius Computer Solutions, LLC, CDW Government for an initial term of one year with up to three 12-month extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,993,400. Funding: $686,000 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 $686,000 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: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Energy has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; 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: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with use of NetApp network storage products and services, including provision, delivery, installation, configuration, maintenance, and training for storage area networks, as well as consolidated maintenance for existing connected storage. The storage area networks replace aging systems and improve the performance of critical components within Austin Energy data centers. This contract will replace an existing contract which expired November 30, 2025. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and anticipated future usage. The Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local governments. Due to Item 8 their substantial volumes, larger than any one government could achieve independently, cooperative contracts routinely include superior terms, conditions, and pricing. Use of cooperative contracts also results in lower administrative …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an additional expenditure for the construction contract for the Sixth Street Chilled Water Transmission Line Extension for Austin Energy with Primoris Energy Services Corporation, to increase the amount by $5,648,400 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $28,242,001. Funding: $28,242,001 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 25-2393 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Additional Authorization. MBE/WBE: This request is for additional expenditure authority only. MBE/WBE goals will be established if a change order is requested. Prior Council Action: November 21, 2024 - Council approved a contract with Primoris Energy Services Corporation for 6th Street Chilled Water Transmission Extension. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The downtown chilled water system supports 48 buildings, with plans to integrate two new buildings by mid- year 2026. The system stretches over eight miles and cools more than 18 million square feet in downtown Austin. The additional expenditure is needed due to the discovery of building tie backs on 6th street requiring a switch to a larger wooden box tunnel method. The goal of the project is to add 1,727 feet of new chilled water pipes, both supply and return, inside a 72-inch pipe casing. The work will happen in the public right-of-way, from 400 W 6th Street to 101 1/2 E 6th Street. To do this, seven 30’ x 15’ large holes will be installed for the wood box tunneling. Two 24-inch chilled water pipes will be installed, starting east of Congress Avenue and ending at the corner of San Antonio Street and 6th Street. If the 6th Street Chilled Water Transmission Line Extension project doesn’t move forward as planned, it will impact the continuity of chilled water service for downtown customers. An additional 90 days will be added to the original 360-day schedule due to the expanded scope of work. Item 9 This project is located within zip code 78701 (District 9). 25-2393
MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION October 20, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on September 8, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for an Industrial Control Systems Technology solution to ensure compliance with upcoming North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations and audit readiness for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,105,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for continued security services for Austin Energy with Universal Protection Service LP/Allied Universal Security Services to increase the amount by $180,045 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $256,045. Funding: $90,023 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 4. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for Meter Data Management System support and maintenance services for Austin Energy with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc., for an initial term of one year with a 1-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $528,370. Funding: $253,677 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is …
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20251020-013 October 20, 2025 Subject: Recommendation Allowing Austin Energy to Retain Current Logo Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation The Electric Utility Commission recommends to the City Council that Austin Energy be allowed to retain their current logo. Rationale: • The current Austin Energy logo has been in use for almost 30 years and incorporates design elements that had been in use in the various City of Austin Electric Utility Department logos for decades prior to the adoption of the current logo. • Austin Energy has attained well-deserved national name recognition, and its logo is widely recognized throughout the electric utility industry. Additionally, the logo is proudly worn by current and former AE employees. • Transitioning to the proposed new logo, even over an extended period of time, will be a costly effort. Given the current financial challenges facing AE and the City as a whole, retaining the current logo seems to be the more prudent use and stewardship of the AE ratepayers’ money. Vote: Against: Abstentions: Absent: Attest: 1 of 1
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for an Industrial Control Systems Technology solution to ensure compliance with upcoming North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations and audit readiness for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,105,000. Funding: $1,300,000 is available in the Capital 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 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 PAB3020 for these goods and services. The solicitation published on April 28, 2025, and closed on June 12, 2025. Of the eight offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142045 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; 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. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with an Industrial Control Systems Technology solution-including hardware, software, implementation, training, maintenance, and support-to ensure compliance with upcoming North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection regulations and audit readiness. The Industrial Control Systems Technology platform will enable detection and monitoring of Austin Energy’s Item 2 substation technology assets. Key functionalities include vulnerability and threat management, monitoring of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection network baseline traffic, and integration with technologies that observe and monitor traffic within encapsulated containers. These capabilities are critical to ensuring audit readiness and …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued security services for Austin Energy with Universal Protection Service LP/Allied Universal Security Services to increase the amount by $180,045 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $256,045. Funding: $90,023 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 $90,023 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 MBE/WBE 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: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will allow for continued armed guard services at Austin Energy’s System Control Center (SCC). These services are essential for meeting the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection standards, which mandate the protection of critical transmission assets from physical threats to ensure grid reliability. Following comprehensive risk assessments, Austin Energy determined that threats at SCC cannot be mitigated through passive barriers or unarmed personnel alone. Armed security is therefore required to ensure operational resilience at this high-risk facility. Additionally, the use of armed guards directly addresses a prior audit finding that identified deficiencies in physical security measures. In accordance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection requirements, the contract will supply one armed security guard on duty around the clock at SCC. Given the current global threat environment and increasing risks to electric utility infrastructure, immediate and sustained action is necessary. Item 3 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Proposed Amendment Total 1 year 2 years 3 years $76,000 $76,000 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $180,045 $180,045 $76,000 $180,045 $256,045 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for Meter Data Management System support and maintenance services for Austin Energy with Landis+Gyr Technology Inc., for an initial term of one year with a 1-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $528,370. Funding: $253,677 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 $253,677 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: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are 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: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the ongoing support and maintenance of Austin Energy’s Meter Data Management System (MDMS) solution, which is essential to daily metering operations. The MDMS solution enables continuous collection, validation, processing, and storage of electric usage data and events and ensures that this data is accurate, reliable, and readily available for billing and analysis. Landis + Gyr Technology Inc. is the current provider of these services. The MDMS solution and its maintenance and support service agreements are proprietary to Landis+Gyr Technology Inc. and not available through other contractors. Without this contract, Austin Energy would be unable to maintain the storage and management of meter data, leading to disruptions in meter data collection and storage. Item 4 Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Total Length of Term 1 year 1 year 2 years Contract Authorization $253,677 $274,693 $528,370 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for SUSE information technology management products and services for Austin Energy with SHI-Government Solutions Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,050,000. Funding: $357,729 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 $357,729 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: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. Austin Financial Services and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these goods and services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative contracts are 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: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for the purchase of SUSE operating systems and services for Austin Energy. SUSE is an operating system based on Linux, similar in function to Windows but often used in specialized environments. It provides a stable and secure platform for running operational technology software applications. The Linux foundation of SUSE allows it to be highly customizable and purpose-built to meet specific user needs, such as those in critical infrastructure and industrial control systems. At Austin Energy, virtual machines that fall under federally-mandated reliability compliance requirements run on SUSE. The software will provide system management solutions to automate, update, patch, and upgrade Linux servers. Additionally, SUSE virtual machines can be used to run multiple operating systems on a single host, helping to reduce overall costs. SUSE supports the technical and operational requirements for National American Electric Reliability Corporation -regulated entities by providing secure, hardened, and auditable Linux environments that align with the critical infrastructure protection standards. This contract will replace an existing contract, expiring October 31, 2025. Shi-Government Solutions Inc. is the current provider of these goods and services. Item 5 …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for electrical switchgear preventative maintenance and installation for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with Absolute Testing Services, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,615,000. Funding: $582,084 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy, and $522,500 available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. 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, Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $582,084 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $522,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 MMH1025 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on June 9, 2025 and closed on July 24, 2025. Of the two offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142475 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities, 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. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract provides testing, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical switchgear and related components across multiple City facilities. Electrical switchgear controls, protects, and isolates electrical equipment ensuring continuity of power to City facilities. It is vital during power outages, natural disasters, Item 6 and inclement weather enabling power distribution to critical systems. Regular testing and maintenance of switchgear and related components reduces the risk of electrical faults, shorts, and fires within these complex electrical systems. …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for maintenance, support, and upgrade of meter testing software and updated hardware for Austin Energy with Radian Research Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,917,207. Funding: $1,427,961 is available in the Capital 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 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are 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 the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide Austin Energy with continued maintenance, support and a software upgrade to its existing WATT-Net meter test data management solution which provides meter tracking, forecasting, and configuration. This software manages and tracks configurations and statuses of over 600,000 meters installed at customer premises or currently in inventory. The software upgrade will provide full meter asset lifecycle management including receiving meters, adding them to inventory, programming data requirements, deploying meters to customers, and collecting all associated meter attributes. This contract will also include the purchase of updated electric meter test equipment that will be used to ensure all meters meet accuracy requirements per American National Standards Institute standards and Public Utility Commission requirements. The meter test equipment will modernize and unlock new meter test capabilities including testing multiple meters at once, increasing throughput, advanced testing to support generation customers, service switch operation testing, and radio verification testing. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. The WATT-Net software and test equipment are exclusively available from Radian Research Inc. and are not authorized for resale by other contractors. Item 7 If a contract is not approved, Austin Energy’s ability to track, forecast, and configure meters in accordance with established operational standards may be impacted. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for emergency response training tailored to industrial work environments for Austin Energy with Lee Vernon/True North Medical & Safety LLC, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year year extension options in an amount not to exceed $375,000. Funding: $100,000 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 $100,000 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: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DCM3036 for these services. The solicitation was published on May 26, 2025, and closed on July 1, 2025. Of the four offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142114 . MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 20, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is to provide Austin Energy with professional field and classroom trainers specializing in custom education and emergency planning services tailored to industrial work environments. Training includes field-based trauma response, field- based CPR/Automated External Defibrillator, confined space entry, confined space and high angle rescue, and associated hazardous environment training. Emergency planning services include confined space entry planning, confined space entry rescue standby services, and high angle rescue services. Item 8 This is a new contract, and spending estimates are based on a combination of previous costs to provide field- …
Electric Utility Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 12, 2026 February 9, 2026 March 9, 2026 April 13, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 July 13, 2026 August 10, 2026 September 14, 2026 October 19, 2026 November 9, 2026 Cancelled Dates Agenda Item Submittal Date October 12, 2026* December 14, 2026** *Meeting date moved due to Columbus Day **EUC does not meet in December Item 9
