The City of Austin, DBA Austin Energy, seeks to establish a multi-year contract with the manufacturer or authorized channel partner of Ciena Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) products and services. The contractor shall provide timely annual renewals of Ciena DWDM for Austin Energy, ensuring steady and reliable support services. The contract will have provisions for the purchase of Ciena DWDM products and services to allow for additional future licensing purchases to maintain operational efficiency and system reliability throughout the contract term. Key responsibilities of the contractor include providing ongoing hardware, software, and maintenance for installed Ciena 6500 equipment and MCP/Navigator Network Management software, providing engineering, installation, and equipment for Ciena 6500 network augments, and ensuring a three-way match between all quotes, purchase orders, and invoices. • Provide ongoing hardware, software, and maintenance for installed Ciena 6500 equipment and MCP/Navigator Network Management software • Provide engineering, installation, and equipment for Ciena 6500 network augments • Ensure a three-way match between all quotes, purchase orders, and invoices • Provide annual renewal quotes for maintenance and support services • Review, countersign, and return contract amendments within 10 business days