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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute a contract with the eConsortium Group for Cisco Smartnet network hardware and software support, for a term of three (3) years, in a total amount not to exceed $696,990.
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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: Maintaining a robust, reliable, and secure network ensures the continuity of CapMetro’s information systems. The Cisco Smartnet support agreement is a technical support service that allows eConsortium and CapMetro direct access to Cisco’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to ensure resolution of critical network issues and a procurement vehicle to purchase Cisco network equipment in addition to providing the licensing for the products.
BUSINESS CASE: The Cisco Smartnet support agreement will provide licensing, maintenance, and professional services for CapMetro’s network infrastructure. The support agreement will include the ability to directly access specialized Cisco technical services to assist staff in the management and resolution of production issues that may arise.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item was presented and recommended for approval by the Finance, Audit and Administration Committee on November 5, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: CapMetro depends on a robust, redundant, and secure network while also allowing for the expansion of the network to keep up with the service demands of CapMetro customers and departments. This Contract with eConsortium will assist CapMetro in expanding and maintaining a highly available and resilient information systems network.
SBE PARTICIPATION: A 0% SBE goal was assigned to this procurement, which did not include subcontract opportunities.
PROCUREMENT: CapMetro will utilize the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), Contract Number DIR-CPO-5347, held by the eConsortium Group, for Cisco Branded Products and Related Services, to provide Cisco SmartNet Network Hardware and Software Support.
DIR awarded contracts are made available for use by CapMetro via Title 7, Intergovernmental Relations Chapter 791, Interlocal Cooperation Contracts and the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act. Purchases made using DIR contracts satisfy otherwise applicable competitive bidding requirements.
Pricing for Cisco SmartNet Network Hardware and Software Support was determined to be fair & reasonable by the DIR organization during its solicitation and award process. The following is the eConsortium Group’s lump sum pricing for Cisco SmartNet Network Hardware and Software Support, for a three (3) year term from notice to proceed:
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Cisco SmartNet 3-Year Network Hardware and Software Support |
$696,990. |
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-2025-1653
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the need to provide highly available systems for internal and external customers; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management endeavor to provide reliable and secure networking solutions.
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 eConsortium Group for Cisco Smartnet network hardware and software support, for a term of three (3) years, in a total amount not to exceed $696,990.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross