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Authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the West Rundberg Lane Extension Project with Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc., d/b/a MWM DesignGroup, Inc., in the amount of $1,700,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,788,476. Funding: $2,788,476 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department and the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Capital Delivery Services.
Amount and Source of Funding
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Water Department.
Purchasing Language:
Contract Amendment.
MBE / WBE:
Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 and City Code Chapter 2-A ((Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program). Current participation to date is 83.99% DBE.
Prior Council Action:
April 25, 2019 - Council approved a professional service agreement with Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc., d/b/a MWM DesignGroup, Inc., for the West Rundberg Lane Extension Project.
September 22, 2011 - Council approved a professional services agreement with Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc., d/b/a MWM DesignGroup, Inc., for the West Rundberg Lane Extension Project.
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.
Additional Backup Information:
The West Rundberg Lane Extension Project improves connectivity between Burnet Road and Metric Boulevard by extending West Rundberg Lane to connect two major arterials and provide a needed east-west connection across north Austin.
This extension is a Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2045 Regional Transportation Plan preferred east-west connection, that will provide significant mobility and access improvements for the region. The connection is also identified in the North Burnet Gateway Master Plan and is denoted as integral to the connectivity of the district for all modes of transportation.
The West Rundberg Lane Extension is a four-lane, divided road with sidewalks and bike lanes that connect to the City’s larger network as well as water and wastewater infrastructure. The project also includes a new intersection at Burnet Road which is crucial for the safe movement of all modes across this busy segment of Burnet Road. This connection is a key recommendation included in the previously completed North Lamar/Burnet Road Corridor Mobility Plan and is being coordinated with the proposed Burnet Road Corridor improvements included in the Corridor Construction Program approved by Council in 2018.
This amendment increases the contract authorization for Martinez, Wright & Mendez, Inc. dba MWM Design Group to complete 100% Design and Permitting, as well as provide bid, award and construction phase services. Design phase services will include a review of the existing design (currently at 60%) and incorporation of updates due to changed conditions.