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Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with Nalco Company LLC d/b/a Nalco Company for continued specialty chemical water treatment services, to increase the amount by $3,500,250 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,687,500. (Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy, Austin Convention Center Department, Austin Public Library, Aviation, Building Services Department, Parks and Recreation Department. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,333,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budgets of various City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Prior Council Action: February 2, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 28, on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Casar off the dais. December 3, 2020 – Council approved an amendment, item 29, on an 11-0 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Julia Finn, at 512-322-6060 or Julia.Finn@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will provide City departments additional funding for continued specialty chemical water treatment services. These specialty chemicals protect assets such as chilled water loops, power boilers, and condenser water loops. These chemicals are specifically blended and designed to prevent hazardous public health issues and reduce or eliminate corrosion and erosion within the different piping loops located at various City facilities including the power plants, chilled water plants, City office buildings, as well as the airport. The original funding request was based on a five-year forecast for several City departments. This request will provide continued services until a new contract is established.  ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Safety, Government that Works for All, Health and Environment. . Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with SAP America Inc. to provide a continued subscription for talent, performance, and learning management software, to increase the amount by $198,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,146,933. (Note: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $198,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: November 3, 2011 - Council approved the original contract, item 28, on a vote of 7-0. January 26, 2017 - Council approved an amendment, item 33, on a vote of 11-0. March 4, 2021 – Council approved an amendment, item 51, on a vote of 11-0. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Melita Harden, at 512-322-6149 or melita.harden@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment is for the continuation of a subscription service for SuccessFactor, a talent, performance, and learning management software. The software is used by Austin Energy for automated performance reviews for employees, goal-planning aligned to strategic objectives, and to track training necessary to comply with regulatory requirements. SuccessFactor also provides dashboard metrics for performance completion status and ratings in real time. Up to one additional year is needed on this contract while Austin Energy transitions to another platform, which is scheduled to go live later this year. SAP America Inc. is the sole provider of this software.  ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. . Item 4 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a contract with Johnson Controls Inc. d/b/a Johnson Controls to provide fire protection and maintenance services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $233,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 MMH1008REBID for these services. The solicitation issued on October 18, 2021, and it closed on December 9, 2021. Of the two 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. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Melita Harden, at 512-322-6149 or Melita.Harden@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide a licensed contractor to inspect, repair, certify, and upgrade fire detection and suppression systems located at Austin Energy facilities, including its power and district cooling plants. These systems must be inspected and maintained in accordance with local, state, and national codes by a licensed contractor. The fire protection systems covered under this contract include alarm panels and associated sensors, sprinkler systems, transformer deluge systems, gaseous fire suppression systems, dry fire suppression systems, fire hydrants, back flow preventers, diesel fire pumps, post indicating valves, and miscellaneous equipment associated with these systems. Properly maintained fire protection and suppression systems are required by code to ensure the safety of personnel as well as the safety and security of the facilities and equipment. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. Item 5 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Grid Engineering, LLC to provide relay services, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C 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). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 1100 DTB3007 for these services. The solicitation issued on August 23, 2021, and it closed on September 14, 2021. Of the five offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: DeJuan Brown, at 512-322-6472 or DeJuan.Brown@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide relay services for Austin Energy on an as needed basis. These services include the labor and equipment for routine and emergency work associated with system testing and commissioning guidelines set forth by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Relays are devices that protect high voltage transmission lines, substation equipment, and the distribution system from faults in the electric power system. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Power Grid Engineering, LLC, as the best offeror to provide these services based on price, program concept and strategy/ sample work projects, relevant company experience, service-disabled veteran’s business enterprise, and local preference. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 TOTAL Length of Term 3 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $3,600,000 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 $6,000,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. Item 6 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 4,438 square feet of land, being a part of Lot A-4-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 4-A of the Resubdivision of Lot A-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot “A”, Tempo North, a subdivision shown in a plat recorded in Volume 57, Page 54, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 7535 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $44,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322 - 6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 14, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that scenario CKT811 loads could reach 151 percent of its 120 MVA thermal limit risking outages and fluctuating service. Additional easement widths are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electric Safety Code, and for access and maintenance. The current fair market value of the 7535 N. Lamar tract, as determined by an independent, third-party appraiser, is $44,500. The City attempted to purchase the needed easement property for this amount, and negotiations have come to an impasse. The Law Department requests authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City of Austin. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All Item 7 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement containing approximately 2,282 square feet of land, and a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 11,797 square feet of land, being a part of Lot B, Limon-Dement Addition, a subdivision shown in the plat recorded in Volume 78, Page 289, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 8133 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $158,721 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322 - 6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 14, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that scenario CKT811 loads could reach 151 percent of its 120 MVA thermal limit risking outages and fluctuating service. Additional easement widths are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electric Safety Code, and for access and maintenance. The current fair market value of the 8133 N. Lamar tract, as determined by an independent, third-party appraiser, is $158,721. The City attempted to purchase the needed easement property for this amount, and negotiations have come to an impasse. The Law Department requests authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City of Austin. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. Item 8 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement containing approximately 2,062 square feet of land, being a part of Lot 8-C, Resubdivision of Lots 8A and 8B of the Resubdivision of Lots 6, 7, 8, & 9 of the North Lamar Park Annex, a subdivision recorded in a plat in Volume 72, Page 43, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 9209 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $82,825 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322 - 6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 14, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that scenario CKT811 loads could reach 151 percent of its 120 MVA thermal limit risking outages and fluctuating service. Additional easement widths are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electric Safety Code, and for access and maintenance. The current fair market value of the 9209 N. Lamar tract, as determined by an independent, third-party appraiser, is $82,825. The City attempted to purchase the needed easement property for this amount, and negotiations have come to an impasse. The Law Department requests authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City of Austin. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. Item 9 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement containing approximately 224 square feet of land, being a part of the Remainder of Lot 6A, Resubdivision of Lots 6, 7, 8, & 9 of North Lamar Park Annex, a subdivision recorded in a plat in Volume 71, Page 94, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of a property having no registered address on N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $122,931 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322 - 6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 14, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that scenario CKT811 loads could reach 151 percent of its 120 MVA thermal limit risking outages and fluctuating service. Additional easement widths are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electric Safety Code, and for access and maintenance. The current fair market value of the N. Lamar tract, as determined by an independent, third-party appraiser, is $122,931. The City attempted to purchase the needed easement property for this amount, and negotiations have come to an impasse. The Law Department requests authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City of Austin. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. Item 10 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement containing approximately 1,650 square feet of land, and a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 3,170 square feet of land, being a part of Lot 1, the North Lamar Park Annex, a subdivision shown in plat recorded in Volume 56, Page 98, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 9325 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $102,092 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322 - 6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 14, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that scenario CKT811 loads could reach 151 percent of its 120 MVA thermal limit risking outages and fluctuating service. Additional easement widths are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electric Safety Code, and for access and maintenance. The current fair market value of the 9325 N. Lamar tract, as determined by an independent, third-party appraiser, is $102,092. The City attempted to purchase the needed easement property for this amount, and negotiations have come to an impasse. The Law Department requests authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City of Austin. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. Item 11 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 4,824 square feet of land, being a part of Lot 1, Safeway Addition No. 13, a subdivision recorded in a plat in Volume 77, Page 106, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property at 9405 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $3,336 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322- 6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 14, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that scenario CKT811 loads could reach 151 percent of its 120 MVA thermal limit risking outages and fluctuating service. Additional easement widths are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electric Safety Code, and for access and maintenance. The current fair market value of the 9405 N. Lamar tract, as determined by an independent, third-party appraiser, is $3,336. The City attempted to purchase the needed easement property for this amount, and negotiations have come to an impasse. The Law Department requests authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City of Austin. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. Item 12 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a permanent Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement containing approximately 8,466 square feet of land, and a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 26,835 square feet of land, being a part of Lot A, Lordstone, a subdivision recorded in a plat in Volume 85, Page 57D, in Travis County, Texas, and being a portion of the property located at 10601 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, Texas 78753, for the public purpose of improving the safety and reliability of Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 located along the east side of North Lamar from HW183 to the McNeil Substation. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $307,277 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322 - 6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on February 14, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that scenario CKT811 loads could reach 151 percent of its 120 MVA thermal limit risking outages and fluctuating service. Additional easement widths are necessary for safety and clearance requirements pursuant to the National Electric Safety Code, and for access and maintenance. The current fair market value of the 10601 N. Lamar tract, as determined by an independent, third-party appraiser, is $307,277. The City attempted to purchase the needed easement property for this amount, and negotiations have come to an impasse. The Law Department requests authorization to file an action in eminent domain on behalf of the City of Austin. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. Item 13 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a contract with Control Panels USA Inc. to provide installation and upgrade of controls and automation systems, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C 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). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $280,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $70,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 JMF1015REBID for these services. The solicitation issued on November 22, 2021, and it closed on December 16, 2021. Of the three 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. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Julia Finn, at 512-322-6060 or Julia.Finn@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide control system integration hardware and ancillary services for new installations, upgrades, and corrective maintenance at Austin Energy’s cooling plants. The industrial-grade controls are used to operate plant equipment and systems efficiently. At Austin Energy customer sites, they provide consistent and highly reliable chilled water parameters including system pressure, temperature control, and function as billing meters. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. Item 14 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with Bermex, Inc. for continued manual meter reading services, to increase the amount by $15,427,110 and to extend the term by four years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $32,927,110. (Note: This contract was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this contract, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities and no availability of M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy, Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $3,096,681 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Prior Council Action: May 4, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 26, on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Garza absent. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Liz Lock, at 512-322-6251 or Liz.Lock@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utilities Commission February 16, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water Commission. Additional Backup Information: The proposed amendment will provide continued manual meter reading services and photo capture for water and electric utility meters, as well as other meter related activities. The solution comprises all software, hardware, labor, vehicles, and related equipment. These services are necessary for accurate and timely billing to utility customers. The City is converting the majority of Austin Water manually-read meters to a remote Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) that is anticipated to be complete by December 31, 2025. Continued service with Bermex, Inc. until the AMI conversion is complete, minimizes technical risks and is the most cost-effective option for the City.  ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. .