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Authorize a contract for construction services for the Krieg Fields Reclaimed Water Line Permanent Restoration Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $1,298,197, plus a $129,820 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,428,017. Funding: $1,428,017 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Managing Department
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 CLMC1148 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19th, 2026, and closed on February 19th, 2026. Of the four 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=143582.
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 8.94% MBE and 1.74% WBE participation.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the 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:
April 15, 2026 - Recommended for approval by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote with one absence.
Additional Backup Information:
During an October 2015 storm, the existing 16-inch reclaimed water main in the Country Club West Creek on the east side of Krieg Fields was exposed and damaged. The damaged main was a source of reclaimed water for a large volume customer, the Krieg Softball Complex, and provided a bulk fill station for Austin Parks and Recreation. The replacement main was part of a larger project sponsored by Austin Watershed Protection; however, as the proposed elevation would not guarantee the new reclaimed water main against future damage, Austin Water decided to remove the scope.
This project will replace the reclaimed water main with approximately 1,150 feet of 16-inch ductile iron, 20-inch High-Density Polyethylene pipe (HDPE), and its accessories. Because the soil in the area erodes easily, the long-term fix is to install the new pipe deeper and outside the erosion zone using horizontal drilling. By moving the new line out of the erosion zone, the replacement main will provide customers with a more reliable and resilient source of reclaimed water.
This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $10,000 will be used to address repairs to existing irrigation system and the allowance of $25,000 will be used to address mitigation for possibility of encountering contaminated soils and/or groundwater. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction contract or specifications for a certain item(s) of work when details are not determined at the time of bidding.
Due to the potential for encountering unknown underground utilities, 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 volleyball courts at the Krieg Softball Complex will be closed for the duration of the project. In addition, the pedestrian trail on the east side of Country Club Creek will be detoured around the construction and staging area. This same section of trail will also be fully closed for 14 days to allow for pipe installation. Austin Capital Delivery Services will coordinate notification efforts with Austin Parks and Recreation.
If this project is not approved, the reclaimed water main will remain vulnerable to ongoing erosion, resulting in continued maintenance needs, extending impacts to customers and nearby park facilities.
The contract allows 230 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78741 (District 3).