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Authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348, plus a $689,735 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 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:
Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1151 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19, 2026, and closed on February 19, 2026. Of the three 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=143228.
MBE / WBE:
This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 7.33% MBE and 0.64% 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 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
Austin Water’s potable water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to customers. The water distribution system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to age, growth, and system expansion, water distribution system assets require upgrades to meet customer supply needs.
The Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project will help improve water pressure and flow to residents and fire hydrants. This project will also connect several waterline dead ends for optimized hydraulic looping within the newly defined Northwest B Reduced Pressure Zone.
This project consists of installing approximately 9,210 linear feet of waterlines along Rain Creek Parkway, Amberly Place, Floral Park Drive, Ladera Vista Drive, Sierra Nevada Drive, Fireoak Drive, Colina Lane, Danwood Drive, Bunting Drive, Salton Drive, and undeveloped right-of-way from west of Danwood Drive to the east of Taylor Draper Cove. Existing service lines will be removed and replaced, four dual pressure reducing valve stations will be constructed, and approximately 150 residential pressure reducing valves will be installed. The work also includes the relocation of approximately 100 linear feet of storm drain, the removal and replacement of an existing segment of a waterline, the abandonment of existing waterlines, removal and replacement of fire hydrants and valves, and the vertical and horizontal adjustment of water meters.
This item includes one allowance of $75,000 which will be used to address plumbing repair costs for affected customers. 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 conditions during construction, 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 detours. 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 service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-ins and service reconnections. Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions.
This construction contract is time sensitive and is critical to the improvement of the infrastructure stability of Austin’s water distribution.
The contract allows 730 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip codes 78727 and 78759 (Council Districts 6, 7, and 10).