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Authorize a contract for construction services for a new ammonia removal facility and certain drainage improvements at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant for Austin Water with Matous Construction Ltd., in the amount of $29,915,026 plus a $2,991,503 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,906,529. Funding: $32,906,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Managing Department
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 CLMC1165 for the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Process Ammonia Removal Facility and Drainage Improvements Project. The solicitation was published on June 29, 2026, and closed on August 13, 2026. Of the two bids received, the bids 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=143984.
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 5.34% MBE and 15.48% WBE participation.
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. 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 10, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
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