Posting Language
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Authorize change order five to the construction contract for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Santa Clara Construction Ltd., in the amount of $831,153, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,392,249. Funding: $831,153 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:
Change Order.
MBE / WBE:
This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 62.20% MBE and 0.95% WBE.
Prior Council Action:
December 9, 2021 - Council approved a contract with Santa Clara Construction Ltd. for the Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project.
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.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
May 20, 2026 - To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The Hyde Park Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines and other needed improvements by other departments within the project area.
During construction, Austin Water requested additional water utility infrastructure to be added to the project. Located along W. 46th St., between Avenue G and Avenue F, the added construction included a total of approximately 340 linear feet of eight-inch polyvinyl chloride waterline, two 8-inch gate valves, and two service lines for individual properties. Additionally, because of the age of the infrastructure accurate records were not available during design and due to the unforeseen conditions, the contract’s allowance for private service relocations was overrun as the number of service relocations was substantially greater than what was anticipated. Lastly, due to unforeseen conditions, to maintain water service during construction, the proposed temporary water service line had to be extended, adding approximately 800 linear feet of 6-inch pipe, 640 linear feet of 2-inch service pipe, and equipment.
This request is for additional contingency funding for Change Order No. 5 of the contract. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount.
This project is located within zip code 78751 (District 9).
AUTHORIZATION HISTORY
|
AMOUNT |
DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
|
$7,722,797.50 |
12/09/21 |
(Council) - Construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. |
|
$772,297.75 |
12/09/21 |
(Council) - 10% Contingency |
|
$66,000.00 |
12/09/21 |
(Administrative Authority) |
|
$831,152.91 |
05/21/26 |
Proposed (Council) - Change Order 5 - |
|
$9,392,248.16 |
Total Contract Authorization |
CONTRACT HISTORY
|
AMOUNT |
DATE |
DESCRIPTION (CO%/CUMULATIVE CO%) |
|
$7,722,797.50 |
12/09/21 |
Construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. |
|
$63,466.00 |
10/29/22 |
CO #1 - Change in traffic controls, and additional water and wastewater utility installation (.82%/.82%) |
|
$130,608.00 |
06/05/23 |
CO #2 - Added water and wastewater utility scope due to utility conflicts (1.69%/2.51%) |
|
$232,880.00 |
09/21/23 |
CO #3 - Wastewater service encasement due to separation conflict (3.02%/5.53%) |
|
$329,416.00 |
12/04/24 |
CO #4 - Storm sewer repairs due to unforeseen conditions (4.27%/9.8%) |
|
$913,080.66 |
05/21/2026 |
Council - CO #5 - Lengthened temporary waterline, new water utility scope added, water and wastewater private service laterals (11.82%, 21.62%) |
|
$9,392,248.16 |
Total Contract History |