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Authorize a contract for construction services for the Parker Lane Neighborhood (Catalina & Metcalf) Water and Wastewater Pipeline for Austin Water with Cedar Hills Construction LLC, in the amount of $2,776,077 plus a $277,608 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,053,685. Funding: $3,053,685 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 solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1143 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 2, 2026, and closed on April 9, 2026.
Of the seven offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. 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=143387.
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 7.96% MBE and 0.66% WBE participation.
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:
July 15, 2026 - Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on an 8-0 vote, with three absences.
Additional Backup Information:
The Parker Lane Neighborhood water and wastewater project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area.
This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Parker Lane neighborhood along Catalina Drive, Metcalfe Drive, Bahia Circle and Granada Drive. Water system renewal includes approximately 3,261 linear feet main along with service lines to individual properties and associated fittings. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 1,204 linear feet main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties.
This item includes two allowances. The allowance of $100,000 will be used to address non-competent pipe replacement and the allowance of $25,000 will be used to address Law Enforcement staffing to enforce the Traffic Control plan. 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 subsurface conditions, 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.
The project will require various lane closures to facilitate progress. The contractor will work to ensure that residents 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 critical to the improvement of the infrastructure stability of Austin’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
The contract allows 540 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78741 (District 3).