Summary
The utilities department can now buy IT hardware, software, licensing, and consulting through CaliforniaGovConnection under a cooperative contract, avoiding repeated bidding. Includes needed laptop upgrades and supports the department's phone and WebEx systems.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $500,000 a year from Gas, Water and Sewer fund budgets.
Utility operations get modern, reliable technology supporting customer service.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The council approved a $674,673 Optimizely website contract and a $6.5 million Kyndryl mainframe increase, both criticized by speakers as sole-source spending approved without scrutiny.
Utilities Commission - Jun 18, 2026
The utilities department can now buy IT hardware, software, licensing, and consulting through CaliforniaGovConnection under a cooperative contract, avoiding repeated bidding. Includes needed laptop upgrades and supports the department's phone and WebEx systems.
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