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Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 7, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing April 8, 2021 Client: Steve Hutton Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend existing cooperative contracts with AT&T Mobility; T- Mobile USA, Inc.; and Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon; for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment, for an increase in the amount of $8,094,000 and to extend each term by one year for revised contract amounts not to exceed $25,625,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $450,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $187,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Contract Amendment Purchasing Language: May 21, 2015 – Council approved the original contracts, item #6, on a 10-0 vote, with Council Member Garza absent. March 26, 2020 - Council approved amendments, item #37, on a 11-0 vote. March 8, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 7, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These cooperative contracts were awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. No subcontracting opportunities were identified; therefore, no goals were established for these contracts. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The proposed amendments will provide additional funding and time for continued wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment for various City departments. Wireless requirements have increased substantially due to increased usage related to teleworking and the use of mobile technology devices including cell phones, hot spots, tablets, and equipment used for automatic vehicle location. The services will cover functions such as wireless data network connectivity for dispatch and first responders, mobile data devices installed in vehicles, wireless access to permitting reports created in the field and noise cancelling and service order routing in support of aviation. Wireless support is vital to the City’s continued growth. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 Optional Extension 4 Optional Extension 5 Proposed Amendment TOTALS Requested Additional Authorization Current Length Contract of Term 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 7 yrs. $2,557,999 $2,575,000 $2,652,250 $2,731,818 $2,813,772 $4,200,000 $8,094,000 $17,530,839 $8,094,000 Revised Total Authorization $ 2,557,999 $ 2,575,000 $ 2,652,250 $ 2,731,818 $ 2,813,772 $ 4,200,000 $ 8,094,000 $25,625,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.