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Authorize a contract for construction services for the relocation of a water line for the Colorado River Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $2,069,440, plus a $206,944 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,276,384. Funding: $2,276,384 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Managing Department
Austin 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 CLMC1157 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on April 20, 2026 and closed on May 28, 2026. Of the four bids received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid 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=143653.
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 11.33% MBE and 1.44% WBE participation.
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:
August 19, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
This contract will relocate a water line for the Colorado River project. Work consists of replacing approximately 250 line...
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