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← Thursday, July 23, 2026

Item 18 Passedunofficial

In plain language — from the agenda backup

This item authorizes two contracts with Techline Inc. and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc. for electric protective devices that guard Austin Energy's grid against reverse power flow. The deals run for two years with up to three one-year extensions, capped at a combined $10,000,000. Right now, $500,000 is available in Austin Energy's operating budget, with the rest depending on funding in future budgets.

The official agenda language

Authorize two contracts for electric protective devices to protect against reverse power flow for Austin Energy with Techline Inc. and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., for a term of two years with up to three 1-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000 divided between the contractors. Funding: $500,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

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"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)

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