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Item 4 # 22-3406 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute and negotiate an agreement with Texas Gas Service (Texas Gas), for the installation of a natural gas pipeline and service connection to the Rock Harbour Lift Station, in coordination with the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project, in the amount of $100,991. (District 10) MBE/WBE This contract will be awarded as a sole source as provided in Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and is exempt from City Code Chapter 2-9A Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Shay Ralls Roalson Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water Purchasing Language This is a sole source contract. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action November 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information The requested action is for Council to authorize a contract with Texas Gas Service, which has been procured under authority of Section 252.022(a) (7) (C) of the Texas Local Government Code as a sole source procurement. As part of the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project, a new permanent natural gas generator will be installed to mitigate risk from power outages and provide a back-up power source. To provide natural gas to this on-site generator, a new natural gas distribution pipeline and service connection is necessary. Texas Gas is the sole provider of natural gas in the area. The associated construction at the lift station, including installation of a new permanent natural gas generator, is underway as part of the Rock Harbour Lift Station Improvements project. The requested Agreement with Texas Gas will facilitate the construction of the natural gas lines to the Rock Harbour Lift Station. Approval of this Agreement will enable Austin Water to improve wastewater system resilience, mitigate risk associated with future emergency weather conditions, and provide electrical resiliency.  Item 4 # 22-3406 Water &Wastewater Commission: November 9, 2022 Council: December 1, 2022 This project is located within zip code 78726 (District 10). Strategic Outcome(s) Health and Environment