Water and Wastewater CommissionDec. 4, 2024

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..Body Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: December 4, 2024 Council: December 12, 2024 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the contract for professional engineering services for the South Area and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements with H.W. Lochner, Inc./K Friese & Associates, LLC, in the amount of $1,840,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $5,976,395. Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. (Districts 6 and 10). Lead Department Financial Services Department. Managing Department Capital Delivery Services. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. MBE / WBE: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). Current participation to date is 13.46% MBE and 4.34% WBE. Prior Council Action: December 01, 2022 – Council approved an amendment to the contract for professional engineering services for the South Area and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements with H.W. Lochner, Inc./K Friese & Associates, LLC. July 29, 2021 – Council approved an amendment to the contract for professional engineering services for the South Area and Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements with H.W. Lochner, Inc./K Friese & Associates, LLC Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: December 4, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. November 9, 2022 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 6-0. July 14, 2021 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a vote of 8-0. October 10, 2018 – No recommendation by the Water and Wastewater Commission due to a failed motion on the lack of six affirmative votes. Additional Backup Information: This amendment to the contract for professional engineering services is to support the Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Program. Several Austin Water lift stations in Northwest Austin require engineering services for improvements. Lift stations and force mains in these areas have been identified for improvements based on the condition of the dry well, wet well, force main, or the capacity of the existing pumps and force main conveyance capacity. Lift station work entails the construction of four new lift stations to meet ultimate demand requirements and reduce maintenance and odor problems. Construction of these improvements will allow Austin Water to Item 6 Water & Wastewater Commission: December 4, 2024 Council: December 12, 2024 continue providing wastewater services to the increasing population in the areas, as well as reducing noxious odors impacting the community. An amendment to the professional services agreement is required to move four lift station projects into the construction phase. This amendment is for additional funding to provide professional services for the Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Program. These services include additional construction phase services to support the Invitation for Bid delivery method, such as providing construction oversight, conducting submittal reviews, responding to contractor questions during construction, reviewing modifications, and preparing as-built drawings. No impact to the public is anticipated as all work will be completed on City property that is not open to the public. The all projects are located within zip codes 78726 and 78759 (Districts 6 and 10). City of Austin Council Meeting Backup Date: December 12, 2024 File ID: 24-6237 $3,500,000.00 $86,000.00 $550,395.00 $1,840,000.00 11/01/2018 (Council) – Master Agreement – Preliminary, Design & Bid Phases 07/21/2021 (Council) – SA #1 Spring Lake No. 2 Lift Station 12/01/2022 (Council) – SA #2 Four Points Lift Station 12/12/2024 Proposed (Council) SA #3 – Construction Phase Services – For NW Area Lift Station AUTHORIZATION HISTORY AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION $5,976,395.00 Total Contract Authorization Projects CONTRACT HISTORY AMOUNT DATE DESCRIPTION 02/08/2019 Master Agreement – Preliminary, Design & Bid Phases 09/10/2021 SA #1 Spring Lake No. 2 Lift Station 12/29/2022 SA #2 Four Points Lift Station $3,500,000.00 $85,007.50 $550,394.83 $1,840,000.00 $5,975,402.33 Total Contract History Proposed (Proposed) SA #3 Construction Phase Services for NW Area Lift Stations Page 1 of 1 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup Date: December 12, 2024 File ID: 24-6237 M/WBE Summary Participation goals stated in the original approved compliance plan for the agreement were 2.00% African American; 12.00% Hispanic; 8.00% Native/Asian American; and 58.50% WBE. Participation for this amendment: Additional authorization has been listed under the Prime consultant. Subconsultant participation for this authorization is unknown. Prior to issuance of a notice to proceed, the Prime consultant will submit their subconsultant utilization plan that will demonstrate how they will use their approved subconsultants in accordance with the established procedures and the MBE/WBE Procurement Ordinance and Rules. NON M/WBE TOTAL – PRIME H.W. Lochner, Inc. / K Friese & Associates, LLC, Austin, TX $1,840,000 100.% Overall participation based on expenditure for the entire project as of November 18, 2024, (not including this amendment): PRIME: 14.70% Non M/WBE SUBCONSULTANTS: 0.80% African American; 8.27% Hispanic; 5.66% Native/Asian American; 6.07% WBE; and 14.11% Non M/WBE TOTAL: 0.80% African American; 8.27% Hispanic; 5.66% Native/Asian American; 56.46% WBE; and 28.81% Non M/WBE Page 1 of 1