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Authorize an amendment to the contract for professional services for the IH35 Cap and Stitch Improvements project with Arup US, Ins., in the amount of $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
[Note: The original contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 7.73% MBE and 18.21% WBE.]. This amendment and subsequent contract will be awarded in compliance with the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program due to the acceptance of federal funding. A DBE goal will be established at a later date.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available from the Community Project Funding Congressional Earmark Grant.
Purchasing Language:
Contract Amendment.
Prior Council Action:
November 18, 2021 - Council approved professional services agreement with Arup US, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for the IH-35 Cap and Stitch Improvements Consultant.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
On November 18, 2021, the City contracted with Arup US, Inc. as an external consultant team to provide professional engineering and design services for the I-35 Cap and Stitch project. The original contract was awarded through a qualifications-based selection process. Under this contract, the consultant provided professional engineering services for I-35 Cap and Stitch improvements to refine cap and stitch concepts, analyzing impacts and opportunities for the community, and providing outreach to the community and stakeholders. This contract amendment is funded by Resolut...
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