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Authorize a contract for construction services for the Backup Control Center Uninterruptible Power Supply System Replacement Project for Austin Energy with Fakouri Electrical Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $629,199, plus a $60,000 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $689,199. Funding: $689,199 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Managing Department
Austin Energy.
Amount and Source of Funding
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy.
Procurement Language:
Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1097 for these services. The solicitation was issued on July 21, 2025, and closed on August 28, 2025. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive bid. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid 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=141987.
MBE/WBE:
This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). No goals were established for this solicitation.
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:
November 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The project involves the replacement of the aging Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system at the Backup Control Center with a new, appropriately sized UPS system. This system will ensure uninterrupted power to the control center during outages, supporting critical infrastructure. The project covers engineering design and analysis for the new UPS system, procurement of equipment, installation and commissioning, detailed cost estimation and project scheduling.
Due to the potential for unforeseen site conditions, design and material changes, labor and resource fluctuations, and project timeline uncertainties, 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.
There will be no impact to the public as all work will be on City property that is not open to the public.
If a contract is not approved, system disruptions or security breaches may occur.
The contract allows 30 Calendar Days for completion of this project.