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Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Austin Underground, Inc. (MBE), for Exposition Boulevard from West 35th Street to Enfield Road Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project in the amount of $3,255,398 plus a $325,539.80 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,580,937.80.
[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 98.37% MBE and 1.61% WBE participation.]
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Lead Department
Austin Water
Managing Department(s)
Public Works Department
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Purchasing Language:
Lowest responsive bid of seven bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation.
For More Information:
Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager's Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov.
NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall direct inquiries to Rolando Fernandez, 512-974-7749, Aiden Cohen, 512-974-1929, or the Project Manager, Larry Mendez, 512-974-7124.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
January 9, 2019 - Approved by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 8-0 with Vice Chair Lee recusing due to a potential conflict of interest.
Additional Backup Information:
The water and wastewater infrastructure and appurtenances included in this project have been identified as deteriorating and aging and in need of replacement as part of the Renewing Austin Program and the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Program. The water line infrastructure being replaced has a well-documented history of breaks in the area.
This project replaces the existing water and wastewater mains to prevent future water main breaks and wastewater overflows. The project is necessary to reduce further expenditures from the Operating and Maintena...
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