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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...
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