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Authorize negotiation and execution of a Construction Manager at Risk contract for pre-construction and construction services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $760,000,000.
[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 11.86% MBE and 5.63% WBE participation for pre-construction phase services].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Capital Delivery Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued a Request For Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMA050 for these services. The solicitation was issued on January 30, 2023, and closed on April 25, 2023. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City's Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents.
Prior Council Action:
July 29, 2020 - Council authorized initial contract, item 15, on a vote of 10-0 with Mayor Adler off the dais.
July 28, 2022 - Council authorized an amendment, item 37, on a vote of 10-0 with Council Member Fuentes off the dais.
December 8, 2022 - Council authorized use of Construction Manager at Risk alternative delivery procurement method, item 14, on a vote of 11-0.
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.
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