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Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued NetBrain Software Platform services used for network management for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with FreeIt Data Solutions Inc. to extend the term for one year for an additional $423,110 and to add another one-year extension option for an additional $423,109 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,034,943. Funding: $245,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. 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, Austin Aviation.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $245,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Funding in the amount of $100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Contract Amendment.
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.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
October 14, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission
October 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
This amendment is for the continued use of NetBrain, a network and operations software platform, by Austin Energy and to extend use of the platform to Austin Aviation. NetBrain enhances the reliability and efficiency of Information Technol...
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