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Authorize an amendment to the professional services contract for engineering services for the design of Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek with URS Corp. in the amount of $9,000,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $11,863,005.
[Note: This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 6.12% MBE and 13.14% WBE].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Capital Delivery Services.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department.
Purchasing Language:
Contract Amendment.
Prior Council Action:
December 14, 2023 - Council conducted a public hearing and approved the recommended alternative in the Preliminary Engineering Report to replace the Barton Springs Road Bridge over Barton Creek.
October 21, 2021 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with URS Corporation for the Barton Springs Road Bridge Over Barton Creek.
August 3, 2017 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with URS Corporation for the Barton Springs Road Bridge Over Barton Creek.
May 21, 2015 - Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with URS Corporation for the Barton Springs Road Bridge Over Barton Creek.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
The Barton Springs Road Bridge is located near the intersection of Azie Morton Road and Barton Springs Road. The bridge was originally built in 1925 and expanded in 1946. Barton Springs Road and the associated bridge is a key connection for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian access linking Mopac to downtown and the South Lamar/Congress Avenue corridors,...
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