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Authorize a contract for electrical switchgear preventative maintenance and installation for Austin Energy and Austin Aviation with Absolute Testing Services, for an initial term of one year with up to two 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,615,000. Funding: $582,084 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $522,500 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Client Department(s)
Austin Energy, Austin Aviation.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $582,084 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy.
Funding in the amount of $522,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation.
Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
Procurement Language:
Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 MMH1025 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on June 9, 2025 and closed on July 24, 2025. Of the two offers 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=142475.
MBE/WBE:
This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
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