Item 11 - Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation — original pdf

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Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 Posting Language Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., in the amount of $6,498,246 plus a $649,825 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,148,071. Funding: Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Managing Department Austin Capital Delivery Services. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Procurement: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 6100 CLMC1136 for these services. The solicitation was issued on October 20, 2025, and closed on January 8, 2026. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest 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=143160 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: March 11, 2026 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission Additional Backup Information: The Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline Rehabilitation Project is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks and are in poor condition and impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of repairing and replacing existing water and wastewater mains located within the area to the southwest of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. and Springdale Road. Water system renewal includes approximately 6,300 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch mains along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. Wastewater system renewal includes approximately 5,700 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for encountering unknown subsurface conditions, 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. The project will require various lane closures in order to facilitate progress. An approved traffic control plan will be used to minimize the inconvenience to neighborhood residents. The contractor will work to ensure that residents always have access to their driveways. If access cannot be maintained, written notice of limited access will be provided to the affected property owner(s) at least 24 hours in advance.  Item 11 Water & Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 Council: April 9, 2026 In addition, there will be planned temporary water and wastewater service interruptions, primarily during pipeline tie-in and service reconnections. Residents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance of planned service interruptions. This construction contract is time sensitive and is a critical component of improving the infrastructure stability of the wastewater collection and water distribution systems. Delay or deferral of this contract will require additional time and cost for City construction crews to conduct maintenance and repairs. The contract allows 540 calendar days for completion of this project. This project is located within zip code 78721 (District 1). Water and Wastewater Commission: March 11, 2026 City Council: April 9, 2026 TANNEHILLBRANCHCREEKASTORPLLESLIEAVESPRINGDALERDELMIRARDGLOMARAVEEMARTINLUTHERKINGJRBLVDCOMETASTKITTYAVEVICTORIADRJJSEABROOKDRRIBBECKEAVEE16THSTWALLYAVEADRIANEDROVERHILLDRPENNY STLUNASTTEMPLEDRWILDROSEDRMARCUSPLWALDORFAVEFAIRPLAY CTWater:Approx.6,296LFWastewater:Approx.5,378LF¯0200400600800FeetProject Location: 2231.297 - Astor Place Water and Wastewater Pipeline RehabilitationItem: 11WAYMAKERWAYWESTLAKEDRWESTLAKEDRPLAZAONTHELAKEAirport BlvdSpringdaleRdManorRd.ManorRdE.7thSt96971130WHITEROCKDR183WHITEROCKDR351290Project Limits35ASTOR PL