Ratify a contract for Sitecore content management products and services for Austin Energy with Accenture, LLP, in the amount of $824,000 and approve an amendment for continuation of this contract in an amount not to exceed $1,376,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,200,000. Funding: $824,000 was available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $673,695 is available in the 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

Summary

The City Council will ratify a contract with Accenture, LLP for Sitecore content management products and services for Austin Energy. The initial contract amount is $824,000, with an amendment to extend and continue services for an additional amount not to exceed $1,376,000, bringing the revised total contract to $2,200,000 over three years. This contract is crucial for the functionality of Austin Energy's customer-facing website, AustinEnergy.com, which provides essential information like outage updates and account details.

Citizen Impact

This contract ensures the continued operation and maintenance of Austin Energy's website, providing residents with access to critical information and services.

Confidence

high