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Authorize a contract for remote access and virtualization software maintenance and support for Austin Technology Services with Freeit Data Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,050,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. 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 Technology Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $600,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services.
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 Technology Services have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Technology Services to provide these goods and 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 will provide remote access and virtualization software maintenance and support. Citrix software provides essential services to City workspaces such as secure access to virtual applications, access to cloud and data centers, data security, access to business resources, protection from disruptions, and protection of continuity of operations. These services allow the City to perform its essential functions more efficient...
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