MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION November 9, 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 (District 10) Al Braden, Vice Chair (District 7) Raul Alvarez (District 3) Lauren Bellomy (Mayor) Cesar Benavides (District 4) Jonathon Blackburn (District 5) CALL TO ORDER Chris Gillett (District 6) Chris Kirksey (District 8) Ellu Nasser (District 1) Cyrus Reed (District 9) Kaiba White (District 2) AGENDA 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 October 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing an amendment to the contract for design-build upgrades at the Brackenridge Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation for Austin Energy with Jingoli Power, LLC, to increase the amount by $63,943,783 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $97,892,984. Funding: $63,943,783 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. 3. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0223 of one acre (972 square foot) easement, out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 7, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for control system maintenance and technical support services for the Foxboro control systems at the Sand Hill Energy Center for Austin Energy with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $352,100 with up to four one-year extension options in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,621,000. Funding: $293,209 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy and $58,803 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 $293,209 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $58,803 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: 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: November 9, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide the Customer FIRST Support and Service Program that supports Austin Energy’s Foxboro control systems and associated controls network at Sand Hill Energy Center. Services include ongoing maintenance and technical support for the control systems installed on all Sand Hill units and will maintain reliability of the power-generating units at the facility through software updates, cybersecurity services, firewall replacement, preventative maintenance, hardware support, training, field service, and 24/7 technical assistance. Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. is the sole manufacturer authorized to service, support, and provide warranty coverage for this proprietary control system. Maintenance and support for the Foxboro system were previously provided by Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc. under a prior agreement. The requested authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates and contractor’s proposal. Without this contract, Austin Energy would lack the specialized support necessary to maintain and upgrade the control systems, placing the safe operation of critical generation units at risk. Delays or failures in system performance …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for Ivanti security and patch-management software, upgrades, maintenance, and support services for Austin Energy with SHI Government Solutions Inc., for an initial term of one year in an estimated amount of $87,000 with up to three one-year extension options in variable amounts for a total contract amount not to exceed $350,000. Funding: $87,000 is available in the 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 $87,000 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: Multiple contractors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these services. Austin Financial Services and Austin Energy have determined this contractor best meets the needs of Austin Energy to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative Agreement 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: November 9, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide subscription services, maintenance and support for the Ivanti suite of products and services. Ivanti delivers the security and patch-management tools Austin Energy utilizes to meet requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. It gives Austin Energy a centralized, automated way to identify, assess, and deploy validated patches in critical environments, as required by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation. This is essential because it provides reliable patch intelligence and automation that Austin Energy cannot replicate manually. Without it, staff must spend significant time cross-checking vendor and regulatory information to verify patch applicability and cybersecurity impact. Austin Technology Services has approved Austin Energy’s use of Ivanti. The requested authorization amounts are based on historical spend and estimated growth over the next four years. The Texas Department of Information Resources is a cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, themselves or using a lead government, competitively solicit and award contracts that are eligible for use by other qualified state and local …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize a contract for overhead transmission electrical staff augmentation services to support transmission construction and maintenance for Austin Energy with Power Standard LLC, for an initial term of two years in an estimated amount of $20,000,000 with up to three one-year extension options each in an estimated amount of $10,000,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000,000. Funding in the amount of $208,333 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $8,125,000 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 $208,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $8,125,000 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 LLM3008 for these services. The solicitation was published on June 29, 2026, and closed on August 11, 2026. Of the seven 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=14384 8>. 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 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: November 9, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide daily staff augmentation to support transmission construction and maintenance services for Austin Energy. It supplements Austin Energy’s workforce by supplying qualified contract labor, equipment, and resources necessary to perform critical construction and maintenance operations. In addition, these resources will support Austin Energy’s Electric Systems Resiliency Plan, …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to the contract for design-build upgrades at the Brackenridge Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation for Austin Energy with Jingoli Power, LLC, to increase the amount by $63,943,783 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $97,892,984. Funding: $63,943,783 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 4.25% MBE and 1.69% WBE. Prior Council Action: April 13, 2023 - Council approved a design-build contract with Jingoli Power, LLC for the Brackenridge Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation. December 5, 2019 - Council approved the use of Design-Builder alternative delivery procurement method for the Brackenridge Gas Insulated Switchgear Substation. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 9, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy is upgrading the Brackenridge Substation to modern gas‑insulated switchgear (GIS) to replace aging 1970s equipment and support rapidly growing electrical demand in downtown Austin. This work is a core component of the Repowering Downtown initiative and is expected to have minimal public impact due to its location on City owned property. This additional authorization will support cost increases related to global and regional shortages of GIS equipment and transformers that continue to create severe manufacturing backlogs and record-high wait times. Prices for copper, aluminum, steel, fuel, transportation, imported metals and specialty electrical components have risen sharply. Nationwide labor shortages and elevated Engineering, Procurement, and Construction pricing have increased construction costs. Rerouting of power to Rainey Street GIS Substation and delays in de‑energizing Brackenridge substation has increase costs for storing long lead materials and procuring performance of the work. Item 2 Additionally, this authorization includes costs for upgraded monitoring, expanded maintenance access, enhanced gas detection, added fire protection, and updated control and safety settings to improve system reliability. This project is located within zip code 78701 (District 9).
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0223 of one acre (972 square foot) easement, out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 7, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 7 conveyed to Alejandro Arguello and spouse, Natalie Miles Arguello by General Warranty Deed dated October 31, 2000, as recorded in Document Number 2000176779, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $78,489 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 Alejandro Arguello and Natalie Niles Arguello. The property is located at 1010 East 38 ½ Street, Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of this project is comprised of three circuits that each cross over Interstate Highway 35 from East to West, along three separate lines. Circuit 823 is located at and along East 38 ½ Street and Circuits 834 and 835 are located at and along the North and South sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $78,489 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: November 9, 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 …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0273 of one acre (1,189 square foot) easement, out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 8, Block 2, Resubdivision of Block 5 Plainview Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 4, Page 53, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 8 conveyed to Packed With Ideas, LLC by Warranty Deed dated May 22, 2025, as recorded in Document Number 2025062382, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $141,194 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Packed With Ideas, LLC. The property is located at 1012 East 38 ½ Street, Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of this project is comprised of three circuits that each cross over Interstate Highway 35 from East to West, along three separate lines. Circuit 823 is located at and along East 38 ½ Street and Circuits 834 and 835 are located at and along the North and South sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $141,194 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Click or tap here to enter text. Fiscal Note Austin Financial Services. 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: November 9, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utilities 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 …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0398 of one acre (1,735 square foot) easement, out of Outlots 20 and 21, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas being a portion of Lot 2, Mission Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 81, Page 337, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 2 conveyed to Gardner Five Holdings, LP by Special Warranty Deed dated April 25, 2017, as recorded in Document Number 2017067493, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $230,755 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Gardner Five Holdings. The property is located at 3811 Harmon Avenue, Austin, Texas 78751. The general route of this project is comprised of three circuits that each cross over Interstate Highway 35 from East to West, along three separate lines. Circuit 823 is located at and along East 38th ½ Street and Circuits 834 and 835 are located at and along the North and South sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $230,755 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: November 9, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utilities 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 …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0120 of one acre (523 square foot) easement, out of Outlot 23, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being out of Block 2, Fellman Heights, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 160, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of the Bungalows Condominium dated October 24, 2007, as recorded in Document Number 2007198811, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, as amended in Third Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Bungalows Condominiums dated December 30, 2011, as recorded in Document Number 2012001042, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, being described as 0.379 of one acre (Tract 1) conveyed to Windsong Partners, LP by Special Warranty Deed dated March 23, 2007, as recorded in Document Number 2007052372, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $93,249 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is The Bungalows Condominium Homeowners Association, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation. The property is located at 2800 Cole Street, Austin, TX 78705. The general route of this project is comprised of three circuits that each cross over Interstate Highway 35 from East to West, along three separate lines. Circuit 823 is located at and along East 38 ½ Street and Circuits 834 and 835 are located at and along the North and South sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $93,249 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: November 9, 2026 - …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0178 of one acre (774 square foot) out of Outlot 28, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas being a portion of Lot 4, Block B, Dancy Addition, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 149, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, being described as 3,615 square feet conveyed to Kimberly Hsu and Sidhanta Gurung by Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien dated July 1, 2019, as recorded in Document Number 2019099488, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $62,501 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owners of the needed property are Kimberly Hsu and Sidhanta Gurung. The property is located at 1201 East 28th Street, Austin, TX 78722. The general route of the Circuit 835 portion of this project is located along Dean Keeton Street and runs east across Interstate Highway 35 to Dancy Street. Circuit 823 is located along East 38 ½ Street, and Circuit 834 is located along the north and south sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $62,501 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: November 9, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utilities Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 835, 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 …
Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interests needed in support of Austin Energy’s Capital Express Central CKT823, 834, & 835 Structure Relocation 2021 Project for the public use of relocating various transmission structures along the existing Circuits 823, 834, & 835 to accommodate the Texas Department of Transportation’s expansion of Interstate Highway 35 as part of the Interstate 35 Capital Express program requiring the acquisition of a permanent electric transmission and distribution easement consisting of 0.0297 of one acre (1,294 square foot) easement, out of Outlot 28, Division “C”, City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being a portion of Lot 5, Block B, Dancy Addition, a subdivision of record in Book 2, Page 149, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas, said Lot 5 conveyed to Amy Lucinda Averett by Special Warranty Deed dated January 29, 2008, as recorded in Document Number 2008022217, Official Public Records, Travis County, Texas, currently appraised at $104,491 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals, a Special Commissioners’ award, negotiated settlement, or judgment. The owner of the needed property is Amy Lucinda Averett. The property is located at 2706 Dancy Street, Austin, Texas 78722. The general route of the Circuit 835 portion of this project is located along Dean Keeton Street and runs east across Interstate Highway 35 to Dancy Street. Circuit 823 is located along East 38 ½ Street, and Circuit 834 is located along the north and south sides of Dean Keeton Street. Funding: $104,491 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: November 9, 2026 - to be reviewed by the Electric Utilities Commission. Additional Backup Information: This specific portion of the project is for Austin Energy Circuit 835, 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 as part of …
Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued chiller maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Austin Energy with Trane U.S. Inc., to increase the amount by $2,500,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,000,000. Funding: $2,500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,500,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Procurement Language: Contract Amendment. MBE/WBE: This contract was awarded in compliance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no goals were established. Prior Council Action: November 15, 2022 - Council approved a contract for preventative and corrective maintenance with Trane U.S. Inc. 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: November 9, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: This amendment will provide continued specialized maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the centrifugal chillers at Austin Energy’s Sand Hill Energy Center. Services include preventative and corrective maintenance, overhauls, inspections, repairs, upgrades, parts, testing, and rental of chillers. The chillers cool the incoming air allowing the generators to operate efficiently during the summer peaks. These services support Austin Energy’s goal of maintaining safe, reliable generation facilities and minimizing operational disruptions. The requested additional authorization is based on Austin Energy’s need to continue required services through the end of the contract term, December 13, 2028. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Proposed Amendment Total Length of Term 6 years Contract Authorization $2,500,000 Requested Additional Authorization $2,500,000 Revised Total Authorization $2,500,000 $2,500,000 6 years $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $5,000,000 Item 9 Note: Contract authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage and may be more or less in the initial term and in each exercised optional extension; however, the total contract amount will not exceed $5,000,000.
