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Authorize execution of a contract for construction services, for Austin Water and to be managed by Capital Delivery Services, for the Old Enfield Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project, with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $6,157,650 plus a $615,765 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,773,415. Funding: Funding 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 IFB 6100 CLMC1054 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on July 22, 2024, and closed on August 22, 2024. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. 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=141072.
MBE / WBE:
Note: 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 98.65% MBE and 1.35% 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:
November 13, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The Old Enfield Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal 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, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and 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 Windsor Road (north), Pease Road (east), Enfield Road (south) and MoPac Highway (west). Water system renewal includes approximately 3,640 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch water main along with service lines to individual properties. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 6,600 linear feet of 8-inch wastewater main and appurtenances.
This item includes one allowance in the amount of $590,000 to address any lateral relocations that may be necessary. 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. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount.
The project proposes lane closures and/or detours. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct traffic and will ensure that residents and businesses 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 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 790 calendar days for completion of this project.
This project is located within zip code 78703 (District 10).