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Authorize execution of a construction contract for the 2018 Bond Stassney Lane/South Congress Avenue Intersection Safety Improvement project, with Austin Underground, Inc. in the amount of $3,182,482 plus a $318,249 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,730.
[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 84.86% MBE and 1.57% WBE participation].
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Managing Department
Austin Transportation Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Austin Transportation Department.
Purchasing Language:
Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bids solicitation. A complete solicitation package, including the offers received, is available for viewing on the City's Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents.
Prior Council Action:
November 4, 2021 - Council approved Resolution No. 20211104-033 to execute a Local On-System Improvement Agreement between the Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Austin.
For More Information:
Direct inquiries to Shawn Willett, at 512-974-2021, Garrett Cox, at 512-974-9423, or the Program Consultant, Manuel Gallegos, at 512-974-6575.
Additional Backup Information:
The project will implement critical safety and multi-modal improvements on South Congress Avenue between Mockingbird Lane and Little Texas Lane, funded through the 2018 Mobility Bond. The project is designed to reduce crashes for all transportation modes, increase safety, and improve mobility and accessibility for those walking, riding bicycles, or taking transit. The scope of work includes adding a second left turning lane for vehicles traveling on southbound South Congress Avenue to eastbound Stassney Lane, new raised concrete medians on South ...
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