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Authorize three contracts for plumbing fixtures and parts for Austin Aviation with David-Tehoungue Ltd. Co., Equiparts Corp., and Winston Water Cooler of Austin Ltd., each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $1,525,000, divided among the contractors. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Aviation.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8100 JLA1000 for these goods. The solicitation was published on October 6, 2025, and closed on November 4, 2025. Of the four 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=143002.
MBE/WBE:
This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting goals established.
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:
January 17, 2026 - Recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission on an 8-0-0-3 vote.
Additional Backup Information:
These new contracts will provide plumbing and fixture parts essential for maintaining the continuous operational integrity and public safety of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport facilities. The parts provided under this new contract-covering restrooms, drinking water, and essential infrastructure-are an important part in maintaining City facilities.
The execution of these new contracts is required to establish predictable access to necessary inventory, enabling the Austin Aviation maintenance team to effectively and efficiently meet the goals of ensuring facility systems are always functioning, available, and compliant with health and safety standards.
This will be a new contract. The requested authorization amounts were determined using department estimates based on historical spending.
If a contract is not approved, Austin Aviation may not be able to make timely plumbing repairs on its facilities.
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Contract Details: |
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Contract Term |
Length of Term |
Contract Authorization |
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Initial Term |
3 years |
$775,000 |
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Optional Extension 1 |
1 year |
$350,000 |
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Optional Extension 2 |
1 year |
$400,000 |
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Total |
5 years |
$1,525,000 |
Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.