Council to consider $1.375M radio tower maintenance contract

Austin Technology Services is seeking approval to hire KGI Wireless Inc. for tower climbing, inspection, maintenance and repair work on regional radio communication towers and antenna systems. The proposed one-year contract would cost an estimated $275,000, with four one-year extensions that could bring the total to $1.375 million. The council is scheduled to consider the contract on Nov. 19, 2026.

Authorize a contract for tower climbing services to inspect, maintain, and repair radio communication towers and antenna systems for Austin Technology Services with KGI Wireless, Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $275,000 with up to four 1-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $275,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,375,000. Funding: $180,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

Nov 19, 202626-3124: Authorize a contract for tower climbing services to inspect, maintain, and repair radio communication towers and antenna systems for Austin Technology Services with KGI Wireless, Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $275,000 with up to four 1-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $275,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,375,000. Funding: $180,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Technology Services. Funding for the reSource documentPDF