Teton commissioners approve SilverStar redundant fiber link for EOC
On April 7, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved a SilverStar Communications upgrade adding a second fiber path and backup network circuit between the county data center and the Emergency Operations Center.
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with SilverStar Communications to add redundant telecommunications service at the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), addressing what staff described as a single point of failure between the General Services data center and the EOC.
County IT staff said the county currently relies on a single fiber connection, creating a risk of service interruption if the line fails. The approved scope adds a second leased fiber line plus a “Transparent LAN” circuit intended to provide backup connectivity; staff said the underground fiber needed for the work is already in place and the vendor can complete the upgrade with minimal construction.
The cost includes a one-time $950 installation/provisioning charge and $860 per month for 60 months ($510/month for the leased fiber line and $350/month for the Transparent LAN circuit), for a total recurring commitment of $51,600 over the five-year term. Staff projected FY26 impact of $3,530 and said recurring costs are included in the FY27 access-fees budget proposal. See: EOC Telecommunications Contract Staff Report.
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | EOC Telecommunications Contract Staff Report | staff report |