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Emergency Response Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The Emergency Response Plan is overdue past its August 2024 compliance deadline, and no dedicated mass-notification platform exists despite documented communication failures during past incidents. A fragmented emergency management ecosystem compounds operational vulnerability and compliance exposure for the utility and the communities it serves.
The opportunity
Strategic funding is already allocated under an active multi-year emergency-resilience program, and a City Council infrastructure decision window (Sept–Oct 2026) creates near-term momentum. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance risk, strengthens incident response, and aligns with capital planning already underway.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Services Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A mandated WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance requirement with a 2027 deadline spans a broad digital service footprint, creating measurable risk for equitable public access. Identified customer experience gaps and platform uncertainty elevate the urgency for a structured remediation path before the deadline narrows procurement options.
The opportunity
The 2027 compliance deadline establishes a defined procurement window, and an active, funded Customer Experience and Data Management initiative signals organizational readiness. Acting now allows alignment with current budget cycles, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and executive priorities under new CFO leadership overseeing customer service and strategic initiatives.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Enhancement
Fleet Safety · Public Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
As a fully self-insured utility operating a large vehicle fleet, incomplete telematics coverage creates direct financial and liability exposure. Existing GPS and camera systems lack verified effectiveness, leaving safety metrics and incident accountability gaps unaddressed.
The opportunity
An approved annual GPS hardware contract signals an active upgrade cycle and budget alignment for expanded fleet safety capabilities. Acting within the current fiscal framework supports phased fleet electrification goals and strengthens operational accountability across public infrastructure assets.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization and Re-Procurement
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
An active MSSP/SIEM solicitation requiring integration with specific security platforms, combined with a cybersecurity contract expiring in May 2027, creates a defined and time-sensitive re-procurement window. A concurrent server/storage RFQ due September 2026 signals that infrastructure modernization is already underway, with operational continuity and security posture at stake.
The opportunity
The September 2026 server/storage RFQ deadline and the City Council infrastructure decision window (Sept–Oct 2026) create immediate procurement momentum, with the May 2027 contract expiration reinforcing urgency. With a funded IT modernization initiative and $51.2 million in annual IT spend, this is a well-resourced opportunity to strengthen security resilience and reduce operational risk.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Water Infrastructure Capital Investment & Technology Readiness
Infrastructure Modernization · Emergency Preparedness
High Priority
About this project
A $2.6 billion infrastructure plan awaiting City Council approval includes emergency backup power, server and storage replacement, and capital equipment—while an overdue Emergency Response Plan and absent mass-notification capability leave the utility operationally exposed. With a $1.10 billion FY2026 budget and active IT funding lines, the gap between current readiness and planned investment carries real continuity and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The City Council approval window (September–October 2026) is a near-term decision milestone that could release significant capital across infrastructure, emergency management, and technology categories. Cooperative purchasing contracts are already in place, enabling rapid, compliant procurement execution once budgets are authorized.
Texas DIR
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