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Authorize execution of a contract for construction services, for Austin Water and Watershed Protection and to be managed by Capital Delivery Services for the Hillspring and Scottsdale Water and Wastewater System Renewal project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $1,337,580, plus a $133,758 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,471,338. Funding: $1,204,947 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $266,391 is available in the Capital Budget of Watershed Protection.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Capital Delivery Services.
Amount and Source of Funding
Funding in the amount of $1,204,947 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Funding in the amount of $266,391 is available in the Capital Budget of Watershed Protection.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1050 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 9, 2024, and closed on October 10, 2024. Of the three bids received, the recommended contractor submitted 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=140898>.
MBE / WBE:
This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) with 99.32% MBE and 0.68% WBE participation.
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. 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:
December 4, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The Hillspring and Scottsdale Water and Wastewater System Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program, replacing and upgrading deteriorated and aging water mains with a history of multiple breaks impacting service delivery and replacement of wastewater lines in need of replacement.
The Hillspring and Scottsdale Water and Wastewater System Renewal project is part of the renewal and replacement of water and wastewater pipelines that includes approximately 982 linear feet of 8-inch PVC main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances and manholes. Additionally, the project includes the replacement of existing storm drainpipes to mitigate aging infrastructure and to reduce localized flooding risks. Storm drains include construction of 416 linear feet of 18-inch, 24-inch, and 30-inch (elliptical) storm drainpipes and appurtenances located in the street right of way. This project also consists of approximately 3,476 square yards of milling and overlay pavement restoration.
This item includes one allowance of $20,000 to address contaminated soil and groundwater. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for certain item(s) of work when details are not determined at the time of bidding.
Due to the potential for encountering unknown subsurface conditions that may require changes in the work, 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 proposes lane closures and/or detours. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic. The contractor will work to ensure that residents and businesses always 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 reconnection. Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions.
This construction contract is time-sensitive to improving the infrastructure stability of the water distribution system.
The contract allows 240 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78721 (District 1).