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Authorize a contract for the purchase of technology hardware, software, and services for all City departments through State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative program, during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Funding: $10,000,000 is available in the Operating Budgets and Capital Budgets of various City departments.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
All City Departments.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budgets of various City departments.
Funding is available in the Capital Budgets of various City departments.
Purchasing Language:
The State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracts are cooperative contracts solicited by the State of Texas specific to information technology hardware, software, and services. DIR leverages the state of Texas' purchasing power to secure discounted pricing. Central Procurement staff reviews quotes from multiple contractors with DIR contracts to ensure the best value for the City. Best value determination includes price and contract terms as well as MBE/WBE/HUB inclusion.
MBE/WBE:
Cooperative Agreement contracts are exempt for 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.
Additional Backup Information:
This authorization allows the City to procure time-sensitive technology solutions including hardware, software, and services through contracts solicited by the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) under its cooperative purchasing program, which offers competitively bid pricing. DIR contracts have historically included underutilize...
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