The FY2027 WaterWorks budget increases the Contractual Svc-Other line, described as “Mainly IT services,” from prior years to about $55,000. Tek Adv is named as the example IT vendor currently providing services under this category, implying existing outsourced IT support for the utility. The planned increase suggests the utility anticipates expanded IT needs in FY2027, potentially around billing, plant systems, cybersecurity, or remote monitoring. IT service providers and application vendors can use this budget signal and knowledge of Tek Adv as an incumbent to position managed services, cybersecurity assessments, SCADA/OT support, or billing/communications tools that fit into this line item as the utility finalizes how to allocate the expanded IT budget.

Tek Adv is cited as the current example vendor, indicating an incumbent for IT services but without ...