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Authorize a contract for advanced utility control systems professional services for Austin Energy with Freeit Data Solutions Inc. for an initial term of one year with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $750,000. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 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 $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Multiple contractors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these services. The Financial Services Department and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these services required for the City.
MBE/WBE:
This solicitation 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 solicitation, there were no subcontracting goals 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:
January 12, 2026 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 10-0 vote with Commissioner Alvarez off the dais.
Additional Backup Information:
This contract will provide a broad range of specialized technical support services including day-to-day trouble shooting, compliance, and operational support for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Supervisory Control and Data A...
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