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Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement to provide engineering services for the Center Street Pump Station Replacement and Electrical Improvements project, with CDM Smith, Inc. (staff recommendation), in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000.
[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 16.40% MBE and 16.0% 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:
Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of six firms evaluated through the City's qualification-based selection process.
For More Information:
Direct inquiries to Shawn Willett, 512-974-2021, Rick Wilson, 512-974-7261, or the Project Manager, Matt Hendrix, 512-974-7073.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
January 18, 2023 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission.
Additional Backup Information:
The Center Street Reservoir and Pump Station Facility is part of Austin Water's water distribution system consisting of water storage facilities, pump stations, and water pipes. The Center Street Pump Station moves water from the Central Zone of the distribution system to the south portion of the Central Zone. The Center Street Reservoir and Pump Station Facility shares site access with an Emergency Medical Services station, a City of Austin fuel station, and Austin Water's Electrical and Instrumentation and Control Maintenance shop.
The existing pump station and electrical substation have exceeded their useful life and require replacement to meet current Austin Water standards. The recommended firm will develop new pump station options and make recommendations regarding specific improvements to the site. It is anticipated t...
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