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Authorize a contract for Infoblox network management platform, software licenses and related services with Freeit Data Solutions Inc, for an initial term of one year for an estimated amount of $340,000 with up to four one-year extension options in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,415,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $90,000 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)
All City Departments.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Funding in the amount of $90,000 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 services. Austin Financial Services has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the 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 will provide ongoing maintenance, software licensing, and technical support for Infoblox, the City's core network management platform. Infoblox delivers critical network services, including Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, which automatically assigns IP addresses ...
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