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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with GTS Technologies Solutions for Cervello licenses, for a term of three (3) years, in a total amount not to exceed $757,896.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Refer to executive summary for clarification.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☐ 1. Customer ☐ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: Our investment in Cervello allows us visibility into our vital & non-vital network for the following:
- Network Visibility
- Vulnerability Management
- Security misconfiguration and Threat detection
- Compliance monitoring as required by FTA
- Risk management & Reporting
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro currently owns licenses for the Cervello application. We would like to renew the license and support of this system as this is one of the critical systems for monitoring our vital and non-vital networks from cybersecurity threats.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Operations, Planning and Safety Committee on September 10, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The continued use of Cervello software allows CapMetro system and networks to be more secure and efficient by improving our visibility into our networks and providing preemptive threat detection. Funding for a one-year renewal is available in the FY26 Operating budget but there are significant cost savings for a three-year base term.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: A 0% SBE goal was assigned to this procurement, which did not include subcontract opportunities.
PROCUREMENT: CapMetro will utilize The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative, Contract No. 230105, held by GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for Technology Solutions Products and Services, to renew Cervello licensing for a term of three (3) years.
TIPS awarded contracts are made available for use by Capital Metro via Title 7, Intergovernmental Relations Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts, and the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act.
Purchases made using TIPS contracts satisfy otherwise applicable competitive bidding requirements. Pricing for Cervello licensing was determined to be fair and reasonable by the TIPS organization during its solicitation and award process.
The following is TIPS pricing provided by GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. for renewal of Cervello licensing for a term of three (3), from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028:
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Description |
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Cervello Licensing Renewal 3-Year Renewal |
$757,896. |
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1572
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors (and/or CapMetro Management) recognizes the need for visibility into our vital & non-vital networks for vulnerability management, security misconfiguration and threat detection, compliance monitoring as required by FTA, and risk management and reporting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute a contract with GTS Technologies Solutions for Cervello licenses, for a term of three (3) years, in a total amount not to exceed $757,896.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross