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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources for telecommunications data services, for a term of three (3) years, in a total amount not to exceed $1,016,460.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action is available in the FY2026 Operating Budget.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☐ 1. Customer ☐ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This contract is to provide continuing telecommunication services for data circuits that provide connectivity to our facilities through hardwired infrastructure. This connectivity includes services for Internet access and hosted services and applications and communication between buildings and sites. Dependable and effective communication is vital to the successful operation of the agency.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro employs the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contracts for these telecommunications services. The services provide the majority of CapMetro’s communications for our sites and internet access.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on May 18, 2026.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a routine purchase with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources to provide continuing telecommunication services for data circuits that provide connectivity to our facilities through hardwired infrastructure.
SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply
PROCUREMENT: CapMetro will utilize the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-004 held by CenturyLink (Level3) Communications, LLC for and Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 held by AT&T Corporation for Telecommunications Services billed through DIRs Telecommunications Services Division.
DIR awarded contracts are made available for use by CapMetro via Title 7, Intergovernmental Relations, Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts known as the Texas
Interlocal Cooperation Act. Purchases made using DIR contracts satisfy otherwise applicable competitive bidding requirements. Texas Government Code Section 2054.0565 (b) states that DIR Contracts meet competitive requirements for all governmental entities.
The term of the contract is three (3) years, from June 1, 2026, through May 30, 2029. The following are not to exceed amounts for years 1 through 3:
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Description |
Not to Exceed |
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Year 1 - Telecommunication Data Services |
$338,820. |
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Year 2 - Telecommunication Data Services |
$338,820. |
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Year 3 - Telecommunication Data Services |
$338,820. |
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Grand Total Not to Exceed Amount for Years 1 Through 3: |
$1,016,460. |
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-2026-1790
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the importance of providing reliable and secure telecommunications solutions; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the need to continue to provide telecommunication services for data circuit connectivity to our facilities through hardwired infrastructure.
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 the State of Texas Department of Information Resources for telecommunications data services, for a term of three (3) years, in a total amount not to exceed $1,016,460.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross