Description
Title: Ratify an amendment to the Master Service Agreement for continued data center lease space for all City departments, in the amount of $577,467 and authorize an amendment for future services to increase the amount by $3,557,533 and extend the term by three years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $6,577,072. Funding: $577,467 for the ratification was available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments, $1,089,199 is still available in the Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a recommendation to ratify an amendment to a Master Service Agreement for data center lease space, totaling $577,467, with an additional potential increase of $3,557,533 to extend the contract by three years. This brings the total contract amount to a maximum of $6,577,072. The agreement primarily affects all City departments, specifically benefiting Austin Technology Services, Austin Energy, and Austin Water by providing essential colocation facilities for data management, ensuring disaster recovery, and IT resiliency. Funding for the ratification is sourced from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budgets of various departments, with future funding contingent on budget availability. This legislation is crucial for maintaining operational continuity and safeguarding data infrastructure