MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION September 14, 2026 ▪ 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Al Braden, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL TO ORDER Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey AGENDA Ellu Nasser Cyrus Reed Kaiba White PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 10, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval authorizing a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775 plus a $2,485,078 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 4. Recommend approval authorizing two contracts for 19 percent aqueous ammonia, required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly, for Austin Energy with Baker Services, Inc. and GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,210,000. Funding: $20,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 5. Recommend approval authorizing five …
Item 10 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of all documents and instruments necessary or desirable to grant an electric transmission easement across 10.014 acres (436,210 square feet) of the City-owned property located at 18524 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78653 to LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, a not-for-profit company of the Lower Colorado River Authority, for an amount not less than $184,258, to support a battery tolling project of Austin Energy and Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC, a subsidiary of Jupiter Power, LLC. Funding: The sale is projected to result in $184,258 of additional revenue to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note The sale is projected to result in $184,258 of additional revenue to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Balcones Ridge Resiliency, LLC, a subsidiary of Jupiter Power LLC, on behalf of LCRA Transmission Services Corporation, a Texas not-for-profit corporation of the Lower Colorado River Authority, seeks to purchase from the City an electric transmission easement across the City-owned property located at 18524 FM 969, Austin, Texas 78653, along Blake Manor Road, to support the transmission of up to 100 megawatts of electricity from a utility-scale battery facility. This 100-megawatt utility-scale energy storage project will assist in stabilizing the energy grid and support Austin's clean energy goals. The sale consists of approximately 10.014 acres (436,210 square feet) of electric transmission easement out of section 27, John B. Walters Survey, Abstract No. 25 and section 56, Richard Duty Survey, Abstract No. 215 in in Travis County, Texas and being a portion of Tract 1 and Tract 13 conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas in Volume 10098, Page 617, recorded February 10, 1987 in the Real Property Records of Travis County, Texas; a portion of that certain 22.29 acre tract conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas in Volume 3837, Page 1164, recorded April 28, 1970 in the Deed Records of Travis County, Texas; and a portion of that certain 13.95 tract conveyed to the City of Austin, Texas …
Item 11 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of a permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0096 acres (419 square feet) of land out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, being a portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5, Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 2 conveyed to Ronald E. Savitsky, Jr., and Kandace S. Savisky, husband and wife, by General Warranty Deed (with Third Party Vendor’s Lien) dated November 14, 2007, as recorded in Document No. 2007211420, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $33,834 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Ronald E. Savitsky, Jr. and Kandace S. Savitsky. The property is located at 1000 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $33,834 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of the I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. This easement is necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National …
Item 12 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of a permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0122 acres (533 square feet) of land out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 3, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 3 conveyed to Kristopher X. Ali by Special Warranty Deed dated December 27, 2024, as recorded in Document No. 2025030705, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $43,040 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Kristopher X. Ali. The property is located at 1002 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $43,040 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of the I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east, across Interstate Highway 35, to Robinson Avenue. This easement is necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electrical Safety Code. The City has attempted to purchase the needed property at 1002 …
Item 13 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of a permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0172 acres (751 square feet) out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 5, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 5 conveyed to Arvind Pawan Ravikumar and Sowmya Srinivasan, spouses married to each other, by General Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien in Favor of Third Party dated February 24, 2022, as recorded in Document No. 2022035042, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $60,643 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Arvind Pawan Ravikumar and Sowmya Srinivasan. The property is located at 1006 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $60,643 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834 & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of its I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. The easements are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant …
Item 14 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement for Austin Energy needed for the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project requiring the acquisition of permanent easement consisting of approximately 0.0198 acres (861 square feet) out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 6, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 6 conveyed to Sean H. Nayebi-Oskoui an unmarried person, and Michael N. Nayebi-Oskoui, an unmarried person, by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated June 5, 2024, as recorded in Document No. 2024062333, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $69,526 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioner’s award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Sean H. Nayebi-Oskoui and Michael N. Nayebi-Oskoui. The property is located at 1008 E 38th ½ St., Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of the CKT823 portion of this project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east, across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. Funding: $69,526 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512- 974-5639; Amy Everhart, Austin Energy, Director, Local Government Issues, 512-322-6087; David Tomczyszyn, Austin Energy, VP Electric Systems Engineering and Technical Services, 512-322-6821. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 823, one of three circuits included in the Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project intended to relocate various transmission structures along the existing circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 (I-35) as part of the I-35 Capital Express program. This section of the CKT823 Project is along E 38th ½ Street, running east across Interstate Highway 35 to Robinson Avenue. This easement is necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electrical …
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize Austin Energy to issue non-contractual rebates during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for multifamily, commercial, and residential programs that support solar and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification in amounts that exceed the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Manager’s spending authority. Funding: $23,475,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $23,475,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: September 11, 2025- Council approved issuance of non-contractual solar and energy efficiency rebates during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for multifamily and commercial programs. September 26, 2024 - Council approved issuance of non-contractual energy efficiency program rebates during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations 512- 322-6087; Richard Genece, VP of Customer Energy Solutions 512- 322-6327. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. September 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s CES rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce costs associated with energy efficiency and solar installation, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. Aggregate authority for the issuance of non-contractual rebates has been requested and approved in FY2020 thru FY2026. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to continue to issue non-contractual rebates that exceed the FY2027 City Manager’s spending authority to residential, multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY2027) for solar installations and other distributed energy resources, energy efficiency and beneficial electrification improvements in accordance with program guidelines. Total rebate expenditures under this authorization shall not exceed $23,475,000. The aggregate rebate approval request reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs by reducing the wait time needed to be reimbursed for solar installations and energy efficiency improvements for retrofits and new construction The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers or owners will receive rebate approvals and funding promptly according to program guidelines while maintaining financial integrity. A summary of all projects receiving rebates exceeding the City Manager’s spending authority is available online. Austin Energy will continue to post a monthly report with the meeting materials for the Resource Management Commission and Electric Utility …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for construction services for the District Cooling Plant No.1 Condenser Water System Replacement with Flintco LLC, in the amount of $24,850,775 plus a $2,485,078 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,335,853. Funding: $27,335,853 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Item 3 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Competitive Sealed Proposal solicitation CSP 6100 CLMB347 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 13, 2026, and closed on June 22, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of offer received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142713. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 4.00% MBE and 22.35% WBE participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: District Cooling Plant No.1 (DCP1) is one of three district cooling plants which collectively provide chilled water service to over fifty downtown customers including hotels and office buildings via the underground chilled water distribution system. The aging cooling towers at Austin Energy’s DCP1 were placed in service in 1999 and are approaching the end of manufacturer’s recommended service life of 20 to 30 years. The piping and fittings are showing deterioration, creating a risk for leaks and system failures. Additionally, control valves are failing more frequently, causing unplanned maintenance, downtime, and costs associated with repairs. This project will replace aging and degrading condenser water system at DCP1. Major elements of the scope of work include replacement of cooling towers, condenser water pumps, piping, controls and structural repairs. The new condenser water system will have an expected lifespan of 30 years and improve the system’s performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Due to the potential for unforeseen conditions of the aging …
Item 4 Posting Language ..Title Authorize two contracts for 19 percent aqueous ammonia, required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly, for Austin Energy with Baker Services, Inc. and GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc., for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,210,000. Funding: $20,167 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $20,167 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $242,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 1100 AGM1006 for these goods and services. The solicitation was published on May 11, 2026, and closed on June 9, 2026. Of the seven offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids rece ived, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143951 . MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide bulk aqueous ammonia for Sand Hill Energy Center on an as-needed basis. Aqueous ammonia is used to reduce nitrous oxide emissions by converting it to nitrogen and water. Aqueous ammonia is required for the catalytic reduction systems to operate properly. These new contracts will replace the existing contract, which expires August 24, 2027, but is being resolicited early because Austin Energy expects to exhaust the contract's …
Item 5 Posting Language ..Title Authorize five contracts for distribution electrical services for Austin Energy with Gridco, Inc., MasTec North America, Inc., Pike Corporation d/b/a Pike Electric LLC or Power Contracting LLC, Renegade Group, LLC d/b/a Renegade Well Services, LLC or Renegade Well Services, and Southeast Power Corporation, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $200,000,000, divided among the contracts. Funding: $80,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $80,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 LLM3007 for these services. The solicitation was published on March 30, 2026, and closed on May 12, 2026. Of the 13 offers received, the proposals submitted by the recommended contractors represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143796 . MBE/WBE: These contracts will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the combined MBE/WBE goal with 1.83% participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide staff augmentation to support distribution electrical services for Austin Energy. It supplements Austin Energy’s workforce by supplying qualified contract labor, equipment, and resources necessary to perform critical utility operations. These resources support Austin Energy’s Electric Systems Resiliency Plan and Development Process initiatives and enhance readiness for emergency response. The scope of the contract has been expanded to address growing operational demands associated with third- party projects, grid hardening, and load growth. This additional support will help Austin Energy maintain Item 5 …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for generator rotor purchase and assembly for Austin Energy with WEG Electric Corp., in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000. Funding: $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget. $1,200,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Item 6 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget. Funding in the amount of $1,200,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract provides for the purchase of one complete, spare rotor assembly. Although Austin Energy is committed to using these units as little as possible, a spare rotor assembly will enable Austin Energy to increase reliability and availability during critical periods of peak power demand. The authorized repair facility for the Decker Creek Power Station, Pratt & Whitney FT4 generation units is in Massachusetts and the process to ship, repair and return a rotor takes minimally five months. Maintaining a fully assembled spare rotor will minimize repair downtime, maintain black-start capability, and strengthen reliability. WEG Electric Machinery is the original equipment manufacturer of the Pratt & Whitney FT4 and is the sole source of proprietary drawings, material specifications, dimensional tolerances, and design criteria required to manufacture the generator rotor assembly. Without this contract, Austin Energy would not have a spare rotor assembly on hand to respond quickly to a rotor failure.
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for fiber network services for Austin Energy with Logix Holding Company d/b/a Logix Fiber Networks, for an initial term of one year with up to one one-year extension option in an amount not to exceed $600,000. Funding: $25,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. $300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 7 Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $25,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Energy. $300,000 is available the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Energy is designating this purchase as a Critical Business Need in accordance with Senate Bill 7, as adopted by the City as Resolution No. 040610-02. MBE/WBE: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide Austin Energy with continued access to two critical fiber optic connections. The dedicated connections serve as the foundation for enterprise-wide systems, including telephony, internet access, and essential applications such as the Customer Care & Billing system and allow for redundancy in disaster recovery situations. The connections are vital to both internal operations and customer-facing services, and any disruption to this infrastructure would significantly impact billing processes, service reliability, compliance obligations, and customer experience. This two-year contract will ensure Austin Energy can rely on this infrastructure while concurrently preparing for a competitive solicitation. Without this contract, Austin Energy would lose connection to its off-site cloud systems, which support critical operations and services that directly affect customers. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Length of Term 1 year 1 year Contract Authorization $300,000 $300,000 Total 2 years $600,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. Item 7
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for emergency and non-emergency spill response, clean-up and restoration services for Austin Energy with Triumvirate Environmental Services, LLC for an initial term of two years with up to three additional one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Item 8 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1100 DCM3046 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 13, 2026, and closed on May 28, 2026. Of the four offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=14340. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the service required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services - 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: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The purpose of this contract is to provide emergency and non-emergency response, clean-up and restoration services for both hazardous and non-hazardous oil and chemical spills. Response services include oil spills from electrical equipment (which may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls ), hazardous materials spills, clean- up and restoration of contaminated areas, and other environmental project support tasks that require trained environmental technicians. This is replacing the current contract which expires on November 8, 2026. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Triumvirate Environmental Item …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued data acquisition and handling system technical emissions monitoring software support services for Austin Energy with CEMTEK Environmental, Inc./KVB Enertec, to increase the amount by $550,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $860,749. Funding: $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Item 9 ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $550,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract is for maintenance and service, spare parts, and software support for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) equipment at Decker Creek Power Station and Sand Hill Energy Center. The CEMS includes analyzers used to measure stack emissions and related equipment, proprietary programmable logic controllers, and a proprietary data acquisition and handling system software platform. Units 5, 6, & 7 at Sand Hill Energy Center are in need of upgrades on the analyzers and controllers due to obsolete parts and software. The three units combine for total of 400 megawatts of generation with Unit 5 representing over 300MWs alone and lead times on parts have continued to increase. The Continuous Emissions System including analyzer operation and emissions recording and reporting are regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Environmental Protection Agency. Failure to have a working CEMS system in place can result in regulatory punitive measures including monetary penalties. Item 9 Contract Details: Contract Term Length of Term Contract Authorization Initial Term Contract Amendment Total 5 years 5 years $310,749 $310,749 Requested Additional Authorization Revised Total Authorization $500,000 $500,000 $310,749 $500,000 $810,749 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
