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Authorize additional contingency for the construction contract for the Colony Park Sustainable Community Infrastructure Project for Capital Delivery Services with Smith Contracting Co., Inc., to increase the amount by $333,403 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,778,357. Funding: $333,403 is available in the Capital Budget of the Economic Development Department.
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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 the Economic Development Department.
Purchasing Language:
Additional Authorization.
MBE/WBE:
This request is for additional expenditure authority only. MBE/WBE goals will be established if a change order is requested.
Prior Council Action:
October 10, 2024 - Council approved a contract with Smith Contracting Co., Inc., for the Colony Park Sustainable Community Infrastructure project.
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 sold a 2.3-acre portion of land within the 208-acre Colony Park Sustainable Community site to Central Health for the development of a Health and Wellness Center. The new Center will serve the immediate and critical needs of Northeast Austin and the Northeast Travis County communities. As part of the negotiation, the City is responsible for constructing certain infrastructure on the site including new roadway, waterlines, wastewater lines, sidewalks, curb and gutters, a reinforced concrete stormwater line, manholes, valves, and all associated equipment.
Due to unforeseen bid quantity increases and additional scope items not included in the original contract, an additional 15% contingency is requested to allow for the expeditious processing of change orders to co...
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