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Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal project for Austin Energy and Austin Water with Posillico Civil, Inc., in the amount of $3,337,139, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $27,809,496. Funding: $3,337,139 [CB1]is available in the Capital Budgets of Austin Energy and Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract amount is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Managing Department
Austin Capital Delivery Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $3,337,139 is available in the Capital Budgets of Austin Energy and Austin Water.
Funding for the remaining contract amount is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Additional Authorization.
MBE / WBE:
This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 1.08% MBE and 0.00% WBE.
Prior Council Action:
July 24, 2025 - Council approved a contract with Posillico Civil, Inc. for Fallwell Lane Capital Renewal Project.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
Fallwell Lane serves as the main access route to the City's South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Sand Hill Energy Center, making it essential in the operation of City utilities. On October 31, 2013, and October 30, 2015, Onion Creek floodwaters flowed north into the Colorado River, causing severe bank erosion and requiring extensive restoration and stabilization. In both instances, Falwell Lane sustained severe damage from the flooding, requiring emergency repairs.
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