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Authorize execution of a contract for construction services for the Brazos Street Duct Bank Civil Work project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $1,967,535, plus a $196,754 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,164,289.
[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 97.94% MBE and 2.06% 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 Austin Energy.
Purchasing Language:
The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 6100 CLMC955 for construction services. The solicitation issued on October 30, 2023, and it closed on November 30, 2023. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City's Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=137923.
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.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
February 12, 2024 - Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a vote of 8-0-3 with three vacancies.
Additional Backup Information:
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