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Authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813, plus a $369,982 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 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 CLMC1101 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 17, 2025, and closed on February 5, 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=142113.
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 98.18% MBE and 1.65% 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:
April 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project is identified in Austin Water’s 2011 Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Master Plan Update and the 2013 Completing the Core Plan as a construction project necessary to complete a core loop through downtown Austin. Completing the core loop interconnects Austin Water’s reclaimed water systems north and south of the Colorado River, adds customers, increases reliability, and builds economies of scale. This segment connects to the forthcoming South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main project and an existing line ending south of the river.
The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project has the potential to serve properties along the alignment, including Vic Mathias Park at Auditorium Shores. The work includes installation of approximately 2,800 linear feet of ductile iron and high-density polyethylene reclaimed water mains along West Riverside Drive.
Due to the potential for encountering unknown conditions during construction, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount.
This project proposes temporary and long-term lane closures and detours during construction of the reclaimed water mains. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades and will work to ensure that residents and businesses always have access to their driveways. Customers will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions.
A delay in approving this contract may impact the City’s ability to provide reliable reclaimed water service.
The contract allows 540 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78704 (District 9).