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Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for expert project management and technical services for the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center, with Project Control of Texas, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000.
[Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 14.21% MBE and 4.70% WBE participation].
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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 Austin Convention Center Department.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQS) 6100 CLMP356 for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 26, 2023, and closed on July 31, 2023. Of the three offers received, the recommended consultant 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:
June 5, 2021 - Council approved Construction Manager at Risk methodology, item 5, on a 11-0 vote.
October 19, 2023 - Council approved a contract for design, item 27 on a 9-0 vote.
October 19, 2023 - Council approved a contract for construction, item 28 on a 9-0 vote.
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.
Additional Backup Information:
Expansion of the Austin Convention Center has been contemplated and studied for nearly a decade. In 2019,
Council approved an increase i...
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