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Authorize additional authorization for the construction contract for the Family Violence Shelter and Protection project, for Austin Public Health and to be managed by Capital Delivery Services, with STR Constructors, LLC, to increase the contract amount by $400,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $8,983,000. Funding: $400,000 is available in Austin Public Health's Capital Budget.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Capital Delivery Services.
Amount and Source of Funding
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Public Health.
Purchasing Language:
Additional Authorization.
MBE / WBE:
[This contract was awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 66.35% MBE and 0.03% WBE.
Prior Council Action:
May 30, 2024 - Council approved a construction contract for the Family Violence Shelter and Protection project with STR Constructors, LLC.
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.
Additional Backup Information:
The City acquired a hotel with the goal of establishing a Family Shelter for victims of domestic violence. This initiative aims to improve service accessibility in the Austin area for individuals experiencing domestic violence by expanding available housing options and providing additional support to meet the needs of those in crisis.
The original construction contract funded initial building renovations. During construction the project team identified that the existing elevator was not functioning, the existing hot water system was not operational, and the existing subflooring required repairs. This additional work is outside the original renovation scope of work. These needed repairs were un...
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