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Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Garden Villa Lane Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Capital Delivery Services with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $8,426,181, plus a $842,619 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,268,800. Funding: $5,440,931 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water and $3,827,870 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Capital Delivery Services.
Amount and Source of Funding
Funding in the amount of $5,440,931 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Funding in the amount of $3,827,870 is available in the Capital Budget of the Watershed Protection Department.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1025 for these services. The solicitation was issued December 9, 2024, and closed February 6, 2025. Of the six 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=140140.
MBE/WBE:
This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 7.17% MBE and 0.83% 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:
April 16, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The Garden Villa Lane Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project is a part of the Renewing Austin Program, which 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 impact service delivery. The program also coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. Additionally, through a partnership with the Watershed Protection Department, the project also includes the replacement of existing storm drainpipes to mitigate aging infrastructure and to reduce localized flooding risks.
The Garden Villa Lane Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within Barton Skyway to Cardinal Lane, Garden Villa Court, and Cardinal Lane from Fifth Street to Locke Lane. Water system renewal includes approximately 143 linear feet (LF) of 6-inch, 618 LF of 8-inch, and 2,446 LF of 12-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,825 LF of 8-inch main and 1,143 LF of 12-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties.
Additionally, storm drain pipe improvements include construction of approximately 620 LF of 18-inch pipe, 964 LF of 24-inch pipe, 428 LF of 30-inch pipe, 259 LF of 36-inch pipe, LF of 4-foot by 2-foot reinforced box culvert (RBC), 217 LF of 4-foot by 4-foot RBC, 451 LF of 5-foot by 4-foot RBC, 187 LF of 7-foot by 4-foot RBC, 366 LF of 8-foot by 4-foot’ RBC, and storm drain equipment located in the street right-of-way.
Due to the potential for encountering unexpected circumstances, 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 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 reconnections. Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions.
This construction contract is time sensitive and is a critical component of improving the infrastructure stability of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Delay or deferral of this contract will require additional time and cost for City construction crews to conduct maintenance and repairs.
The contract allows 540 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78704 (District 3).