REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 – 4:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission may be 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 via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Vacant (Mayor) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held March 11, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813 plus a $369,982 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348 plus a $689,735 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 11, 2026 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), Alex Navarro, Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft (remote) Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, and Jesse Penn Chair Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:09 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the February 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held on February 18, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 11 were acted on with one motion. 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for one-inch river rock for the waterline bedding material for Austin Water with Community Trucking LLC, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Funding: $175,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for engineering services for the Upper Harris Branch Interceptor project for Austin Water with Doucet & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $979,529 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,044,907. Funding: $979,529 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote with three commissioners absent and Commissioner Navarro off the dais. Page 1 of 3 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for engineering services for the Thousand Oaks Interceptor project for Austin Water with CAS Consulting and Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $4,000,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Wolstencroft’s motion and Commissioner Trilli’s second on a 6-0 vote …
Item 2 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project for Austin Water with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $3,699,813 plus a $369,982 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,069,795. Funding: $4,069,795 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1101 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 17, 2025, and closed on February 5, 2026. Of the three offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids 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=142113 . 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) by meeting the goals with 98.18% MBE and 1.65% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project is identified in Austin Water’s 2011 Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Master Plan Update and the 2013 Completing the Core Plan as a construction project necessary to complete a core loop through downtown Austin. Completing the core loop interconnects Austin Water’s reclaimed water systems north and south of the Colorado River, adds customers, increases reliability, and builds economies of scale. This segment connects to the forthcoming South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main project and an existing line ending south of the river. The West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project has the potential to serve properties along the alignment, including Vic Mathias Park at Auditorium Shores. The work includes installation of approximately 2,800 linear feet of ductile iron and high-density polyethylene reclaimed water mains along West Riverside Drive. Due to the potential for encountering unknown underground utilities during construction, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. Item 2 …
Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project for Austin Water with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $6,897,348 plus a $689,735 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,587,083. Funding: $7,587,083 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids IFB 6100 CLMC1151 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19th, 2026, and closed on February 19th, 2026. Of the three offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids 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=1432 28. 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) by meeting the goals with 7.33% MBE and 0.64% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s potable water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to customers. The water distribution system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to age, growth, and system expansion, water distribution system assets require upgrades to meet customer supply needs. The Northwest A & B Zone Waterline Extensions and Pressure Reducing Valves project will help improve water pressure and flow to residents and fire hydrants. This project will also connect several waterline dead ends for optimized hydraulic looping within the newly defined Northwest B Reduced Pressure Zone. Item 3 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 This project consists of installing approximately 9,210 linear feet of waterlines along Rain Creek Parkway, Amberly Place, Floral Park Drive, Ladera Vista Drive, Sierra Nevada Drive, Fireoak Drive, Colina Lane, Danwood Drive, Bunting Drive, Salton Drive, and undeveloped right-of-way from west of Danwood Drive to the east of Taylor Draper Cove. Existing …
Item 4 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for center pivot irrigation units service for Austin Water with Leonard Water Services in an amount not to exceed $247,758. Funding: $247,758 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Fiscal Note Funding for the total contract amount of $247,758 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide repair and restoration of two irrigation center pivot units. These pivots are critical for irrigating treated stabilization pond water, which reduces flow to wastewater treatment plants, supports process stability, and ensures compliance with Texas Commission on Environment Quality regulations. Leonard Water Services is the sole authorized Central Texas dealer for Valmont Inc. parts, with exclusive access to Original Equipment Manufacturer components and certified repair procedures. If this contract is not approved, the pivots will remain inoperable, increasing plant loading, risking treatment performance, and jeopardizing environmental compliance.
Item 5 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026– To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan not to exceed $5,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the construction phase of Austin Water’s West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main project (Project). The Project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 2,800 linear feet of 24-inch reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system along West Riverside Drive. Approximately 2,150 linear feet will be installed using conventional open trench methods. The remaining 650 linear feet will be installed using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The HDD method is utilized to avoid conflicts with West Bouldin Creek and the Union Pacific railroad bridge. The Project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Project, which is currently in the bid phase, is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. This Project will be located in Council District 9. Water and Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting: April 23, 2026 IA Austin Water Project Location: 5267.097 West Riverside Reclaimed Water Main I RIO GRANDE ST J /\ ----_; I I _J � � ,._ {3 � � "--- � W4rH sr ) ,._ W3Ro f 0 ff] CJ I t r--__ sr0,_;::. ---� � -- i [[; JI: I/ 7111 …
Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas loan program for Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this project is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 for the construction phase of Austin Water’s South 1st Street Reclaimed Water Main project (Project). The Project aims to increase the use of reclaimed water and decrease the demand for potable water. It will accomplish this by installing 5,300 linear feet of 24-inch (30-inch HDPE) reclaimed water main to expand the reclaimed water distribution system on Monroe Street and South 1st Street. In Monroe Street, the reclaimed water main will be installed using conventional open trench methods. The crossing of East Bouldin Creek will be completed via jack and bore. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is the main method of installation in South 1st Street. There are two separate HDD segments totaling approximately 4,000 linear feet. The use of HDD will significantly reduce the impact to traffic in the area and cross East Bouldin Creek without impacts (trenchless installation). This Project will enhance the centralized direct non-potable reuse service area and increase the number of reclaimed water users in Austin. The Project is part of a series of initiatives designed to provide more reliable service to reclaimed water customers. Currently, Project is in the design phase. Once completed, it will deliver reclaimed water to customers for various non-potable uses, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and industrial applications. This Project will be located in Council District 9. Water and Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 City Council Meeting: April 23, 2026 IA Austin Water Project Location: 5267.044 South 1st St Reclaimed Water Main Project Limits …
Item 7 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to file an application with the Texas Water Development Board for a low-interest loan in the amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program for Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future Austin Water budgets. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. The additional funding needed for this program is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: This action will authorize Austin Water to apply for a low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the construction phases of Austin Water's Galvanized Water Service Line Replacement Program (Program). TWDB administers low-interest loans through the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement program to provide low-cost financial assistance for the identification, planning, design, and replacement of service line materials required to comply with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. This program offers a below-market fixed interest rate, which will save Austin Water customers from higher financing costs compared to traditional revenue bond financing. Lead has not been permitted in public pipeline infrastructure since the 1950’s and Austin Water has removed pre-existing lead lines during normal maintenance activity and water line rehabilitation projects since the 1960’s. In 2016, Austin Water began a comprehensive record review and material inventory of all public water service lines, including public and private side indicators, in compliance with the EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. In 2024, Austin Water completed investigations of all drinking water service lines in its system. This work included reviewing records such as plumbing codes, City ordinances, property development dates, and utility workorder files, as well as completing over 52,000 field inspections at meter boxes. Austin Water has no known lead water service lines in its inventory. In addition to lead, EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) requires the replacement of any galvanized drinking water service line that is, was, or may have been downstream …
Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Krieg Fields Reclaimed Water Line Permanent Restoration Project for Austin Water with Arguijo Corporation in the amount of $1,298,197, plus a $129,820 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,428,017. Funding: $1,428,017 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1148 for these services. The solicitation published on January 19th, 2026, and closed on February 19th, 2026. Of the four offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids 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=143582. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 8.94% MBE and 1.74% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: During an October 2015 storm, the existing 16-inch reclaimed water main in the Country Club West Creek on the east side of Krieg Fields was exposed and damaged. The damaged main was a source of reclaimed water for a large volume customer, the Krieg Softball Complex, and provided a bulk fill station for Austin Parks and Recreation. The replacement main was part of a larger project sponsored by Austin Watershed Protection; however, the proposed elevation would not guarantee the new reclaimed water main against future damage, Austin Water decided to remove the scope. This project will replace the reclaimed water main with approximately 1,150 feet of 16-inch ductile iron, 20- inch High-Density Polyethylene pipe (HDPE), and its accessories. Because the soil in the area erodes easily, the longterm fix is to install the new pipe deeper and outside the erosion zone using horizontal drilling. By moving the new line out of the erosion zone, the replacement main will provide customers with a more reliable and resilient source of reclaimed water. Item 8 Water & Wastewater Commission: …
Item 9 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: April 23, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) for the City to reimburse CapMetro for an amount not to exceed $747,500 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5781R2 that will provide water service to a proposed office warehouse and fleet facility development located at 10805 Cameron Road. Funding: $747,500 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..De Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) Demand Response Facility project consists of approximately 25 acres of land located at 10805 Cameron Road (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City’s 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Walnut Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. CapMetro is proposing to develop approximately 60,703 sq. ft. of office and 45,093 sq. ft. of office warehouse. CapMetro requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5781R2. Austin Water will provide retail wastewater service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 5782. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City’s Code, the City has asked CapMetro to oversize the water main in order to serve additional properties within the north water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized water main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 825 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 16-inch water main in Blue Goose Road and extending west along Cameron Road to the Property. The City will reimburse CapMetro for an overall total amount not to exceed $747,500 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft costs include, but are not limited to, preliminary engineering …
Item 10 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 21, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for the Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion project with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,073,625 plus a $507,363 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,580,988. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. ..Body Lead Department Austin Financial Services Department. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitations for Bids (IFB) 6100 CLMC1138 for these services. The solicitation was issued on December 1, 2025, and closed on February 12, 2026. Of the 6 offers received, the recommended contractors 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 https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143167. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s water distribution system is fundamental for the conveyance of water to customers. The water distribution system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,900 miles of water mains and serving approximately one million customers. Due to age, growth, and system expansion, water distribution system assets require upgrades to meet customer demand needs. The Oltorf at Travis Heights Pressure Zone Conversion project will convert residences and businesses in the project area from the Central Pressure Zone to the higher-pressure South Reduced Pressure Zone to provide improved pressures and fire flows. The work includes installation of approximately 3,800 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch ductile iron water mains, 12 water services, 2 pressure reducing valve vaults, and approximately 490 residential pressure reducing valves (PRVs) on Mariposa Drive, South Congress Avenue, East Oltorf Street, St Edwards Drive, Alta Vista Avenue, Rebel Road, Algarita Avenue, Rosedale Terrace, East Live Oak Street. This item includes four allowances. An allowance of $50,000 is to address contaminated soil that may be encountered during construction; an allowance of $40,000 is to replace possible deficient valves found during construction; an allowance of $700,000 is for any work that may be needed on private property per City of Austin plumbing code after the installation of …
Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal project with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,475 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,299. Funding $5,263,299 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) CLMC 1149 for these services. The solicitation published on January 5, 2026, and closed on February 12, 2026. Of the two offers received, the bids submitted by the recommended contractors were the lowest responsive bids received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids 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=14362 6 MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the with 8.74% MBE and 1.83% WBE participation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater commission Additional Backup Information: Austin Water’s wastewater collection system is a large and complex system, consisting of approximately 3,000 miles of wastewater mains and serves over one million customers. Due to deterioration from the harsh conditions of the wastewater environment, wastewater collection system assets require ongoing repair and replacement to prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). The Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project will repair 8,600 linear feet of deteriorated wastewater mains with cured in place pipe (CIPP) and repair or replace all associated connections. The projects is located in the Town Lake Wastewater Basin, bounded by Old E Riverside Dr, Parker Ln, Taylor Gaines St, and Summit St. This infrastructure was identified for replacement through Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection and selected for rehabilitation based upon the evaluation of the physical condition of the wastewater main, capacity limitations, and amount of inflow and infiltration, which is the estimated amount of groundwater or rainwater leaking into a wastewater main. In addition, the project includes the replacement of 1,300 linear feet of potable water mains determined to be in poor condition. Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: …
Item 12 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 7, 2026 POSTING LANGUAGE: Recommend approval to authorize a contract for production meter evaluation and pilot testing for Austin Water with M.E. Simpson Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Funding: $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $150,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 2200 KMF1036 for these services. The solicitation was published on January 18, 2026, and closed on February 24, 2026. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid 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=143647 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with 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. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: April 15, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) The contract will provide water production meter evaluations and pitot testing at 34 flow-metering locations to verify meter accuracy and confirm the actual volume of water being introduced into the distribution system. Pitot testing is an effective method for determining and correcting wholesale and production meter accuracy. These production meters are located throughout the water treatment plants—including below-ground vaults, service pump stations, and large-diameter pipe galleries—many of which have limited personnel access. Assessments will be conducted at the Davis, Ullrich, and Handcox Water Treatment Plants. This contract is a new contract. Requested authorization is based on the bid received for the required services. If a contract is not approved, Austin Water will be unable to validate the accuracy of its production meters. This will impact Austin Water's ability to correct plant production measurements in support of accurately quantifying real water losses in the distribution system.
Item 13 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 POSTING LANGUAGE: Recommend approval to authorize a revenue contract for the cutting, baling and sale of hay for Austin Water with Allen Lee Click d/b/a Allen Click, for an initial term of 12-months, with up to four 12-month extension options for an estimated revenue of $1,000,000. Estimated net revenue will be allocated to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Net revenue for the remaining contract terms will be available in future budgets. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services FISCAL NOTE: Estimated net revenue will be allocated to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Net revenue for the remaining contract terms will be available in future budgets. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 MHR1015 for these services. The solicitation was published on December 22, 2025, and closed on January 29, 2026. Of the three offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the highest responsive bid received. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids 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=143588 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with 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. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: April 15, 2026 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water Advisory Commission. ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION: The contract will provide farming services for the production and harvesting of hay at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant processes biosolids from Austin Water’s wastewater treatment plants into compost. A treated liquid stream from this process is used to irrigate hay fields onsite. Harvesting the hay removes nutrients from the wastewater, supports compliance with the facility’s Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) operating permit, and allows the harvested hay to be beneficially reused. The contract will replace an existing contract that expired on November 10, 2025. Quantities and amounts were determined by using departmental estimates, historical quantities, and forecasted usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. Austin Water does not possess the equipment, staffing, or agricultural expertise to perform the services internally, and fields may not be harvested as required, which …
Item 14 Water & Wastewater Commission: April 15, 2026 Council: May 28, 2026 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) to define responsibilities and commitments for the design of light rail, related improvements, and utility betterments related to Project Connect in an amount not to exceed $36,789,645 and to grant ATP temporary access to right-of-way and City property for pre- construction activities. Funding: $88,484 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy; $36,035,455 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water; and $665,706 is available in the FY27 Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. ..De Lead Department Austin Project Connect Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $88,484 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Funding in the amount of $36,035,455 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $665,706 is available in the FY27 Capital Budget of Austin Watershed Protection. Prior Council Action: September 11, 2025 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership concerning acquisition of real property in support of Austin Light Rail, a component of Project Connect. August 29, 2024 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of an amendment to the second interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership to provide funding for the City of Austin Project Connect Office, in support of Project Connect. February 15, 2024 – City Council approved an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City, CapMetro, and the Austin Transit Partnership. June 6, 2023 – City Council approved an amendment and supplement to the Joint Powers Agreement between the City, CapMetro, and the Austin Transit Partnership. June 1, 2023 – City Council adopted modifications to light rail and implementation plans related to Project Connect and authorized an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement to incorporate the Austin Light Rail Implementation Plan. September 1, 2022 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of a second interlocal agreement with the Austin Transit Partnership to provide funding for the City of Austin Project Connect Office, in support of Project Connect. November 4, 2021 – City Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Austin, CapMetro and the Austin Transit Partnership. March 4, 2021 – City Council authorized negotiation and execution of …
Austin Light Rail Update & Austin Water Infrastructure Improvements Austin Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Project Connect | April 15, 2026 Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Light rail is an expandable electric train system designed for metropolitan areas, serving as an integral part of the transit network by connecting people to essential destinations where they live, work and play. ACCESS TO: 136K CURRENT JOBS 200K+ FUTURE JOBS 15 STATIONS connecting north, south and east Austin 9.8 MILES of light rail transit 29K DAILY TRIPS on an average weekday 2 Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Austin Light Rail Timeline 3 Achieving Milestones • Advancing through the Capital Investment Grants program • Received a medium-high rating - the highest rating awarded by the Federal Transit Administration in the Fiscal Year 2026 cycle • Completed the NEPA Final Environmental Impact Statement in January 2026, the first major New Starts project to do so within the required 2-year deadline • 2026: Awarding Contracts to Build Austin Light Rail • February: ATP Board awards final design & construction contract to Austin Rail Constructors • Spring: ATP Board expected to award contract for construction of Operations & Maintenance Facility • Summer: ATP Board expected to award contract for light rail vehicles 4 Contracts to be Awarded in 2026 Civils, Rail, Stations, Systems Operations & Maintenance Facility Light Rail Vehicles • Progressive Design-Build • Progressive Design-Build • Summer 2026 Award • February 18th Board Award to Austin Rail Constructors • Phase 1: Preconstruction (continuing design and planning) • Phase 2: Construction • Q2 2026 Award • Phase 1: Preconstruction (continuing design and planning) • Phase 2: Construction • Design coordination with design-build teams • Vehicle design and manufacturing 5 LRT Contractor Preconstruction Overview Pre-Construction Activities Preconstruction (1A): Design Progression & Construction Planning 2026 2027 2028 … 2/18/2026 Board Authorization Preconstruction (1B): Final Design & Permitting Board Authorization to finish final design Construction Packages Board Authorization for Construction Packages Preconstruction (1A): Design Progression & Construction Planning • Advance design and initiate permitting • Field work and utility coordination Preconstruction (1B): Final Design & Permitting • Advance design and refine construction cost estimates to execute construction packages (may be staggered) • Constructability reviews, innovation, and integrated cost estimating • Advance Right-of-Way acquisition activities • Obtain Third Party approvals and permits • Planning for construction: phasing, sequencing, and schedule • Engage community in design and construction planning • Prepare for …
