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Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued data cloud services and related equipment for the Transportation and Public Works Department with Eco-Counter Inc, to increase the amount by $615,000 and to extend the term by 17 months for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $940,000. Funding: $187,094 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Transportation and Public Works Department.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Contract Amendment.
MBE/WBE:
This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this procurement, there were insufficient or no subcontracting opportunities; 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:
The amendment is for the continued and expanded provision of data cloud services and related equipment. The City Urban Trails Program currently relies on 30 counters, provided and maintained by Eco-Counter Inc., to gather bike and pedestrian count data. Recently, the City and a coalition of regional partners secured a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) from the Environmental Protection Agency. This grant includes funding for the expansion of the regional bike and pedestrian counter network through 2029. A portion of the grant will be used for equipment and supplies, which will be covered under an amendme...
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