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Authorize a contract for construction services for the Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation project for Austin Water with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $6,498,246, plus a $649,825 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,148,071. Funding: $7,148,071 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Managing Department
Austin Capital Delivery Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Procurement Language:
Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1136 for these services. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, and closed on January 8, 2026. Of the five bids received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143160.
MBE / WBE:
This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 99.31% MBE and 0.69% WBE participation.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
March 11, 2026 - Recommended for approval by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 6-0 vote with three Commissioners absent and one Commissioner off the dais.
Additional Backup Information:
The Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program, an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated, aging water mains and service lines that have a history of multiple breaks, are in poor condition, and impact service delivery.
This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the area to the southwest of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. and Springdale Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 6,300 linear feet of mains along with service lines to individual properties and associated equipment. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 5,700 linear feet of main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties.
Due to the potential for encountering unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount.
The project will require various lane closures in order to facilitate progress. The contractor will ensure that residents have access to their driveways. If access cannot be maintained, written notice of limited access will be provided to the affected property owner(s) at least 24 hours in advance. In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnections. Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions.
This construction contract is time sensitive and is a critical component of improving the infrastructure stability of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems. Delay or deferral of this contract will require additional time and cost for City construction crews to conduct maintenance and repairs.
The contract allows 540 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78721 (District 1).