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Authorize additional authorization for a job order assignment for construction services for the BI2020.8 HPD Pro-Lodge 5 Phase 4 (Old Roadway Inn) - Southbridge for Housing and Planning project, for the Housing and Planning Departments, and to be managed by the Capital Delivery Services Department, with Basic IDIQ, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $600,000 is available in the Housing Department and the Planning Department’s Capital Budget.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Capital Delivery Services.
Amount and Source of Funding
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Housing Department and the Planning Department.
Purchasing Language:
Job Order Assignment.
MBE / WBE:
This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is19.24% combined MBE/WBE participation.
Prior Council Action:
10/01/2020 - Council approved contracts with eight vendors for the 2020 Job Order Contract Program.
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:
The conversion of the hotel to bridge housing is in need for exterior renovations to address the lack of accessibility and ensuring a safer, more functional environment for residents and visitors. Currently, there is no accessible route from the exterior of the building to the sidewalk, which impedes access for individuals with mobility challenges and does not meet with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
The renovations will include the creation of an accessible pathway, modifications to the ramp and entrance, lighting improvements, security measures reconfiguring and striping of the parking lot, and a site security fence will be installed. Additionally, the scope also includes adding screening for one dumpster.
According to state statute, the City must obtain approval from Council for any individual job order assignment that exceeds $500,000. Although this assignment was initially under $500,000, this request is for additional authorization for accessibility and safety improvements for a total assignment amount not to exceed $600,000.
Job Order Contracting is a highly responsive contracting method that allows for services where the work is for indefinite time and indefinite quantities and where job order assignments are awarded substantially based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks. Work may consist of facility maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction of City facilities.
The absence of the proposed security screen for the fence, dumpster modifications, and parking markings and railing would compromise the safety, privacy, and overall functionality of the space, negatively impacting residents' quality of life. Without these improvements, the project would not meet the City's accessibility and safety goals.
This project is located within zip code 78741 (District 3).