Airport Advisory CommissionJan. 14, 2026

20260114-007 UICW Contract Amendment — original pdf

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City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 26-2784, Agenda Item #: 31. 1/22/2026 Posting Language Authorize an amendment to the contract for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide Project for Austin Aviation with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $18,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $28,000,000. Funding: $18,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was previously awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Per 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, DBE participation may not be considered. Prior Council Action: November 30, 2023 - Council approved Construction Manager at Risk methodology. May 30, 2024 - Council approved a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for engineering design services for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: January 14, 2026 -- To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The new Concourse B and the Arrivals and Departures Hall have increased in size and complexity to better meet airline operational needs and accommodate higher passenger demand and project growth. A critical enabling project for delivering these expanded facilities is the Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW) City of Austin Page 1 of 3 Printed on 1/2/2026 powered by Legistar™ File #: 26-2784, Agenda Item #: 31. 1/22/2026 Project. The UICW project focuses on upgrading and adding essential utility systems, including electrical, IT/telecom, storm drainage, water quality, and deicing systems. This upgraded infrastructure will support the increased demands of the expanded airport and ensure future growth can be accommodated. The Design Consultant will provide design, bidding, and construction administration services. This council request seeks additional authority for expanded design services that are necessary to deliver expanded facilities and key scope requirements, including primary power redundancy, power distribution center resiliency, and a reclaimed water extension requested by Austin Water. The request also includes multi- year Construction Phase Services and Post-Construction Phase Services to support delivery through project completion and closeout. Austin Aviation intends to apply for federal airport improvement program grants to partially fund this project. The UICW project is an enabling project for the Airport Expansion and Development Program, including the Central Utility Plant Relocation, Arrivals and Departures Hall, and Concourse B & Tunnel. Any delay to the UICW project will impact the activation schedule of the Central Utility Plant, AD Hall, and Concourse B & Tunnel projects. The construction on the UICW project is to begin in 2026 and be completed in 2029, to support the larger Airport Expansion and Development Program projects listed above that will run through early 2030 for activation. The limits of this project are within the boundaries of the airport campus, and no impacts to the surrounding community are anticipated, resulting from this project. This project is located within zip code 78719 (District #2) AUTHORIZATION HISTORY AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION $0 11/30/23 $10,000,000.00 05/30/24 $18,000,000.00 01/22/26 (Council) - Approved Construction Manager at Risk methodology (Council) - Approved authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract Proposed (Council) -Additional design services for primary power redundancy, power distribution center resiliency, and a reclaimed water extension, requested by Austin Water. Includes Multi-year Construction Phase Services and Post- Construction Phase Services. $28,000,000.00 Total Contract Authorization CONTRACT HISTORY AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION $3,956,557.43 08/30/24 Initial Contract, PHASE A: PRELIMINARY PHASE City of Austin Page 2 of 3 Printed on 1/2/2026 powered by Legistar™ File #: 26-2784, Agenda Item #: 31. 1/22/2026 $5,742,064.70 $301,254.39 SA #1 - PHASE B: DESIGN PHASE and Reimbursables SA #2 -- PHASE A: PRELIMINARY PHASE, Scope of Work increase $9,999,876.52 Total Contract History 03/20/25 05/15/25 City of Austin Page 3 of 3 Printed on 1/2/2026 powered by Legistar™