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Contract Approval for Austin Energy Power Monitoring Services

Original title: Authorize a contract for power generation monitoring, maintenance, and support services for Austin Energy with Open Systems International Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,355,000. Funding: $90,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the expenditure of up to $1,355,000 in public funds for the maintenance of systems that monitor Austin's power generation, with $90,333 allocated from the current operating budget and the remainder subject to future budget approvals.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Austin Energy

The utility will receive monitoring and maintenance services for its power generation systems.

Open Systems International Inc.

The company will be the service provider for the city's power generation monitoring systems.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Austin City Council is considering a contract with Open Systems International Inc. to provide monitoring, maintenance, and support for power generation systems. The agreement spans an initial three-year term with options to extend for two additional years, at a total cost not to exceed $1,355,000.

Key Facts

The contract is for power generation monitoring, maintenance, and support services.
The vendor is Open Systems International Inc.
The maximum total contract value is $1,355,000.
The initial contract term is three years.
The contract includes two optional one-year extensions.
The current operating budget provides $90,333 for the contract.
Funding for the remainder of the contract is contingent on future budget availability.
The item is classified as a 'Consent' agenda item.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this contract last?

The initial term is three years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions.

Is the full $1,355,000 being spent right now?

No. Only $90,333 is currently available in the operating budget; the rest of the funding depends on future budget approvals.

Why It Matters

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Multi-year Budget Contingency

The contract structure explicitly ties the majority of the $1.35M expenditure to future budget cycles, limiting current fiscal impact.

Austin Energy

Connected Entities

organizationOpen Systems International Inc.“The vendor selected for the power generation monitoring and maintenance contract”Map →

organizationAustin Energy“The municipal utility department receiving the services.”Map →

Sources

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