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Authorize execution of a construction contract for the Onion Creek Odor Control Facility Stream Bank Stabilization project with Forsythe Brothers Infrastructure, LLC, in the amount of $390,000 plus a $19,500 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $409,500.
[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 5.46% MBE and 1.28% WBE participation].
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Lead Department:
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department:
Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note:
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.
Purchasing Language:
Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bids solicitation.
For More Information:
Direct inquiries to Shawn Willett, 512-974-2021, Garrett Cox, 512-974-9423, or the Project Manager, Cara Lynk, 512-974-5653.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
January 18, 2023 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The Onion Creek Odor Control Facility is an existing facility serving the Onion Creek wastewater interceptor and located adjacent to Onion Creek. Past storm events caused erosion into the site, resulting in an increased risk of damage to existing infrastructure. This project will repair existing erosion and protect the site from further damage.
The scope of the project includes constructing a pile wall to stabilize the site which will prevent further erosion and protect the existing wastewater infrastructure. Additionally, a chain link fence will be constructed to secure the site.
Due to the potential for unforeseen conditions, a 5% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs as...
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