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Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Sinclair Avenue Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Capital Delivery Services with Facilities Rehabilitation Inc., in the amount of $1,042,210 plus a $104,221 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,146,431. Funding: $1,146,431 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
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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 Austin Water.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1094 for these construction services. The solicitation was issued on November 14, 2024, and closed on January 23, 2025. Of the four 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=141943.
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 99.33% MBE and 0.67% 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 Sinclair Avenue Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project is 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 impact service delivery, including wastewater lines in poor condition within the project area that need replacement.
The Sinclair Avenue Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within Sinclair Ave between 42nd and 44th Streets. Water system renewal includes approximately 810 linear feet of 8-inch main along with service lines to individual properties within associated right-of-way. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 895 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Installation of approximately 150 linear feet of 18-inch storm drain and equipment is also included.
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. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change order within the contingency amount.
The project will require various lane closures in order to facilitate progress. A traffic control plan will be used to minimize the inconvenience to neighborhood residents. 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 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 300 calendar days for the completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78756 (District 10).