PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: March 25, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Department of Information and Technology Services
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a one-year cooperative purchasing agreement for continuous use of a device security and management software to protect laptops, tablets, and other mobile equipment for the Department of Information and Technology Services with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. through the Texas Department of Information Resources Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Not to exceed $404,208.00 - Financing: Data Services Fund
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BACKGROUND
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide continuous access to software utilized to secure and manage laptops, tablets, and other mobile devices by keeping essential security tools operational, enabling recovery or remote protection of lost or stolen equipment, and allowing rapid response to cybersecurity issues
It allows the City to:
• Keep security tools functioning
Automatically repairs critical protections like antivirus or device encryption if they stop working, helping keep devices secure.
• Recover lost or stolen equipment
Enables locating, locking, or remotely wiping devices to protect City data if a laptop or tablet goes missing.
• Improve cybersecurity response
Gives ITS the ability to quickly lock, wipe, or locate City devices during security incidents
The Texas Department of Information Resources agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On February 12, 2025, the City Council authorized a two-year contract for software products and services, including perpetual, fixed term, subscription, software as a service, maintenance, support, implementation, and related services, with GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. by Resolution No. 25-0282.
FISCAL INFORMATION
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Fund |
FY 2026 |
FY 2027 |
Future Years |
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Data Services Fund |
$404,208.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
LOCAL PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
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GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. |
Non-local |
6.87% |
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Method of Evaluation for Award Type:
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Cooperative Purchasing Agreement |
• Cooperative purchasing agreements enable the City to associate with State agencies, other local governments, or local cooperative organizations comprised of other state and local governments, to leverage market buying power and enable the City to purchase goods or services at lower prices |
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• The cooperative purchasing agreement is an alternative method of meeting the requirements for competitive bidding or competitive sealed proposals, not an exception from that requirement |
OWNER/EXECUTIVES
GTS Technology Solutions, Inc.
9211 Waterford Centre Blvd., Suite #125
Austin, TX 78758
Laura Grant, Owner
Ryan Grant, President