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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 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 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.
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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 Austin Energy.
Funding in the amount of $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.
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.
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Contract Details: |
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Contract Term |
Length of Term |
Contract Authorization |
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Initial Term |
1 year |
$300,000 |
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Optional Extension 1 |
1 year |
$300,000 |
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Total |
2 years |
$600,000 |
Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.