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Authorize a contract for VMware software platform licenses, maintenance, and support services for all City departments with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $6,330,000 with up to four one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $6,330,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $31,650,000. Funding: $6,330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of various City departments. 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)
All City Departments.
Fiscal Note
Funding: $6,330,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of various City departments. 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 Financial Services has determined this contractor best meets the needs of all City departments to provide these services required for the City.
MBE/WBE:
Cooperative Agreement 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.
Additional Backup Information:
The contract is for licenses, maintenance and support services for the VMware software platform. The solution provides information technology service delivery, management, workflow, and disaster recovery for virtual server resources for all City departments. The solution allows access to the most up to date software patches and around the clock vendor support, providing the best level of protecti...
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