B9 # 22-1945 Water &Wastewater Commission: May 11, 2022 Council: June 9, 2022 Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Gateway Oasis V LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $9,766,500 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4989 that will provide water service to a proposed manufactured home and recreational vehicle (RV) development located at 10203 Rodriguez Road. ..De Lead Department Austin Water. Client Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon. Fiscal Note Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: N/A. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 11, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Dry Creek Ranch project consists of approximately 397 acres of land located at 10203 Rodriguez Road (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, the Desired Development Zone, and the South Fork and Dry South Watersheds. A map of the property location is attached. Gateway Oasis V LLC (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 860 manufactured homes, 224 RV pads, and associated amenity spaces. The Owner requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 4989. Wastewater service for each future lot within the Property is proposed by either utilizing an on-site sewage facility or a private package treatment plant. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the water main in order to serve additional properties within the South water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized mains. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of: • approximately 24,100 feet of 36-inch water main from Thaxton Road and generally extending southeast along future East Slaughter Lane, southwest along FM 1625, and east to the Property. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $9,766,500 for hard costs and B9 # 22-1945 Water &Wastewater Commission: May …
B1 # 22-1829 Water &Wastewater Commission: May 11, 2022 Council: June 9, 2022 ..Body Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to award a contract with WWaterTech Services, Inc. d/b/a WWaterTech, Inc. for two roll-off container filters, in an amount not to exceed $135,500. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Assistant Director of Operations, Rick Coronado. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 SLW1064 for these goods. The solicitation was issued on February 7, 2022, and it closed on March 3, 2022. 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: N/A. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 11, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for two roll-off container filters to be utilized by Austin Water. The containers are 25 cubic- yard, hard top, steel roll-off containers with filters. These containers are an essential part of dewatering sludge, clarifying liquids, phase separation, material recovery, and for the removal of rags in our wastewater treatment plants. They are utilized 24 hours a day, seven days a week to maintain compliance of landfill disposal regulations. The purchase will replace existing containers at the end of their service life, having been welded and repaired numerous times. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment. ..Strategic Outcome(s) PRICE ANALYSIS Solicitations: 69 notices were sent, including 2 MBE and 0 WBE firms with no M/WBE a) firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is 53.9% higher than the previous purchase in 2019 with one BLS metric supporting 34.5% of the increase. However, this is a 29% decrease from the next qualified bidder.
B2 # 22-1931 Water &Wastewater Commission: May 11, 2022 Council: June 9, 2022 ..Body Posting Language ..Title Recommend approval to award a contract with Central Waste and Recycling, LLC d/b/a Central Waste and Recycling for grit removal services for roll-off containers, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,915,000. MWBE 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. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Assistant Director of Operations, Rick Coronado. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $638,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. 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) 2200 SLW1063 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 21, 2022, and it closed on March 8, 2022. 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 11, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for disposal services for materials collected at the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Collection Lift Stations, and the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. The debris will be collected at the screening facilities, and the material collected will periodically be removed, hauled, and disposed of. The contractor will transport and dispose of the material in accordance with all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, and Texas Department of Transportation regulations. ..Strategic Outcome(s) The current contract expires on August 17, 2022. The requested authorization amount was determined using a departmental estimate based on historical spend and future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. Strategic Outcome(s): Health and Environment. PRICE ANALYSIS Solicitations: 407 notices were sent, including 72 MBE and 12 WBE firms with no a) M/WBE firms responding. b) represented in the market. However, this is a 9.22% decrease from the next qualified bidder. Cost Analysis: The proposed contract …
Walnut Creek WWTP Update Shay Ralls Roalson, PE Charles Celauro, PE Rebecca Vento, PE May 11, 2022 Presentation Outline Walnut Creek WWTP Overview Capital Improvement Program Summary Notable Projects Conclusion Questions WALNUT CREEK WWTP OVERVIEW AW Wastewater by the Numbers Gravity Lines ≈ 2,900 Miles (15.3 Million Linear Feet) Manholes ≈ 59,000 Lift Stations ≈ 135 Force Mains ≈ 78 Miles (411,800 Linear Feet) Decentralized Package WWTPs = 8 Wastewater Treatment Plants = 2 Walnut Creek WWTP & South Austin Regional WWTP Biosolids Plant = 1 Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Current Permit & Flows Permitted flow • Average = 75 MGD • 2-hour peak = 165 MGD History • Original plant 1977 • Two major expansions in 1980s • Major expansion in 2005 2022 Walnut Projections (for "10 year" data set) Walnut Historical Influent Projection using 10 year avg gpcd Walnut Creek Permitted Capacity Projected Flows Reach Capacity 100% of Permitted Capacity (75 MGD) 90% of Permitted Capacity (67.5 MGD) 75% of Permitted Capacity (56.25 MGD) 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 ) D G M ( t n e u l f n I 0 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 Updated February 2022 Capital Improvement Program Summary Strategic Investments Rehabilitation projects upgrade and modernize the existing facilities and equipment to extend the life of the treatment plant. Growth projects expand the treatment capacity to support the growth in Austin and meet new regulatory requirements. $370 Million FY23-27 CIP (all categories) Project Summary Project Phase Construction Cost Upcoming Commission Actions Tertiary Filter Rehabilitation Substantially Complete $25 Million (contract value) Sludge Thickener Rehab Substantially Complete $10 Million (contract value) Secondary Process Improvements Construction $25 Million (contract value) Pumping System Improvements Construction $14 Million (contract value) Controls & Network Upgrades Construction $6 Million (contract value) --- --- --- --- --- Gas Scrubber Systems Renewal $3 - 4 Million (estimate) 2022 – Construction Contract Influent Lift Station Headworks Improvements $9 - 10 Million (estimate) 2024 – Construction Contract $37 - 40 Million (estimate) Design Design Design Primary Clarifier & Flow Equalization Basin Rehab Design $32 - 35 Million (estimate) Expansion to 100 Million Gallons Per Day Preliminary Engineering $500 - 600 Million (estimate) 2024 – Construction Contract & Construction Phase Services July 20, 2022 – …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 11, 2022 APPROVED: June 8, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on May 11, 2022, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard in Austin, Texas and via videoconference. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Chair Lee. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers for Public Communication. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the April 13, 2022, Water and Wastewater Commission regular called meeting were approved on an 8-0 vote on Vice-Chair Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second, with Commissioner Turrieta off the dais, Commissioner Musgrove absent and one vacancy. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award a contract with WWaterTech Services, Inc. d/b/a WWaterTech, Inc. for two roll-off container filters, in an amount not to exceed $135,500. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Vice Chair Castleberry’s second with Commissioner Musgrove absent and one vacancy. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY-users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 11, 2022 APPROVED: June 8, 2022 2. Recommend approval to award a contract with Central Waste and Recycling, LLC d/b/a Central Waste and Recycling for grit removal services for roll-off containers, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $1,915,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Vice Chair Castleberry’s second …
Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Meeting April 25, 2022 – 3:00pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, call or email the commission liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Members of the public wishing to speak in person on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. AGENDA Grant Fisher, (District 9) Jesse Penn (District 1) The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Budget Committee Members: Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) Travis Michel, Vice Chair (District 3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL A. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. February 2022 Boil Water Notice Approved Budget Amendment 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2023-2027 3. Debt Management 4. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Schedule 5. Budget Committee Input/Recommendations B. NON-VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE 1. Future Committee Meeting Schedule C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov.
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Water and Wastewater Commission, Budget Committee Meeting Minutes April 25, 2022 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES Pending Approval: May 26, 2022 Meeting Date: April 25, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular called meeting on April 25, 2022 at 3:03 pm at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Susan Turrieta (Chair), Travis Michel (Vice Chair), Grant Fisher, Jesse Penn CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Chair Turrieta. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered for Citizen Communication. A. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. February 2022 Boil Water Notice Approved Budget Amendment 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2023-2027 3. Debt Management 4. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Schedule 5. Budget Committee Input/Recommendations Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services Joseph Gonzales and Financial Managers Christina Romero and Songli Floyd presented updates on the approved budget amendment for the February 2022 Boil Water Notice, Austin Water Fiscal Year 2023-2027 financial forecast, debt management and the timeline for the budget process. The commissioners discussed developing recommendations and providing input for the budget committee report. B. NON-VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE 1. Future Committee Meeting Schedule Chair Turrieta reminded the members of the Budget Committee that the next meetings scheduled dates are May 26, 2022 and June 22, 2022. The June meeting is optional and may serve as a working session to draft the committee report if there are any pending questions for Austin Water Financial Services staff. C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice-Chair Michel requested a discussion of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) project spending, chemical costs and zebra mussel mitigation. Chair Turrieta asked for a trend update on increased costs for chemicals in treatment processes. Assistant Director Joseph Gonzales confirmed that he will provide a summary of CIP items and an update on currently contracted services that are being looked at being transitioned as in-house services for call center, security and custodial services. An update on the street cut repaving team are also planned. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. by Chair Turrieta.
Water and Wastewater Commission April 13, 2022 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . Citizens wishing to speak in person on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITY COUNCIL 1. Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2022, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute three cooperative contracts with Cellco Partnership, T-Mobile USA Inc., and AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC for wireless communication services and equipment, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $40,730,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,124,768. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute five multi-term contracts for unarmed security guard services with IPSA Security Services, LLC, Vets Securing America, Securitas Security Services, Starside Security & Investigation, Inc. (MBE), and Universal Protection Service LP, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $45,000,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $8,366,000. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department David Johnson April 21, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute three cooperative contracts with Cellco Partnership, T-Mobile USA Inc., and AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC for wireless communication services and equipment, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $40,730,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,124,768. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. The Financial Services Department has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the departments to provide the services required at the best value for the City. N/A March 21, 2022 – Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Bowen, Cardenas, Chapman, and Funkhauser absent. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement 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 procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide wireless data network connectivity and related services and equipment to all City departments. Wireless requirements have increased substantially due to the increased use of mobile technology devices including tablets and equipment used for Automatic Vehicle Location. Wireless data network connectivity allows service calls to be wirelessly sent via the City's Computer Aided Dispatch system to mobile data devices installed in the vehicles of first responders. It also allows inspectors to wirelessly access permitting and inspection databases. Wireless data network connectivity provides for wireless metering and enables the utilities to route service orders directly to their field crew. It also allows employees to remotely access informational databases and to transmit information used in departmental activities. The State of Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging the State’s volume-buying …
p Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Anna Bryan-Borja April 21, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute five multi-term contracts for unarmed security guard services with IPSA Security Services, LLC, Vets Securing America, Securitas Security Services, Starside Security & Investigation, Inc. (MBE), and Universal Protection Service LP, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $45,000,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $8,366,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 5000 EAD3015 for these services. The solicitation was issued on September 27, 2021, and it closed on October 28, 2021. Of the nine offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. 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. N/A April 11, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide unarmed security guard services for numerous City facilities and departments including the Building Services Department, Austin Water, Austin Energy, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Austin Public Library, Austin Public Health, Austin Resource Recovery, and the Austin Convention Center Department. These departments require quality security guard services to monitor secured areas and to ensure that all visitors, employees, infrastructure, and equipment are safeguarded. The contractors are responsible for routine security guard services such as foot and vehicle patrol, crowd control, special-event services, and other security-related services, as well as documenting and reporting activities and incidents, and maintaining facility logs. It is anticipated that some of the work provided under these contracts will be brought in-house over the term of the contract, however work …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Rick Coronado May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval of an amendment to a contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. for continued utility location services, to increase the amount by $850,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,150,000. Austin Water’s requested total authorization is $420,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. is required by the State of Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251 and requires the City contact Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. before digging can start in order to locate and mark pipe locations in right of ways for entities that will be excavated. The increase in usage is due to surges in average monthly tickets and annual cost per ticket increases. Additionally, with the increase in construction within the growing city, and switching water meters from the standard meters over to the new water meters, usage will continue to increase every year. The proposed amendment takes into consideration the ticket cost increase, increase in number of tickets submitted, additional projects, and a small buffer for unexpected events. The contract increase will ensure the City maintains requirements set forth in Texas Utilities Code, Title 5, Chapter 251. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Proposed Amendment TOTAL Length Of Term 5 yrs. 5 yrs. Current Contract Authorization $300,000 $300,000 Requested Additional Authorization $850,000 $850,000 Revised Total Authorization $ 300,000 $ 850,000 $1,150,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department David Johnson May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with AT&T to provide local and long-distance telephone services citywide, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,600,000. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,100,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole source. April 11, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is for the local and long-distance telephone services needed for inbound and outbound calling to our Private Branch Exchange systems citywide. Other services included in this contract are flow meter circuits for Austin Water and Austin Energy dedicated circuits for Electric Reliability Council of Texas remote monitoring, which requires Flat Business Line Service. AT&T is the only provider who can provide the Flat Business Line Service to our current installation of 2200 business lines. AT&T owns all the copper infrastructure that provides these services and is the last mile provider for these services. Contracting with AT&T allows the City to avoid additional fees another provider would charge to use the AT&T infrastructure. Contracting directly with AT&T will provide the City with added flexibility for additional services and streamlined billing.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for the Academy Drive Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $2,196,505 plus a $219,650.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,416,155.50. (District 9) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. 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. N/A April 13, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. 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 98.63% MBE and 1.37% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Academy Drive Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal 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, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Academy Drive from Newning Avenue to East Riverside Drive, Bickler Road from Academy Drive to Pecan Grove Road, and Pecan Grove Road from Newning Avenue to Alameda Drive. The water system renewal includes approximately 2,695 linear feet of 8-inch main and 45 linear feet of 12-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,600 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc., for the Academy Drive Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal project in the amount of $2,196,505 plus a $219,650.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,416,155.50. (District 9) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. 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. N/A April 13, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. 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 98.63% MBE and 1.37% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Academy Drive Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal 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, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program coordinates and includes wastewater lines in poor condition and in need of replacement within the project area. This project consists of the replacement of existing water and wastewater mains located within the general boundaries of Academy Drive from Newning Avenue to East Riverside Drive, Bickler Road from Academy Drive to Pecan Grove Road, and Pecan Grove Road from Newning Avenue to Alameda Drive. The water system renewal includes approximately 2,695 linear feet of 8-inch main and 45 linear feet of 12-inch main along with service lines to individual properties and associated appurtenances. The wastewater system renewal includes approximately 2,600 linear feet of 8-inch main, manholes, and service lines to individual properties. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety April 13, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department May 5, 2022 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson. Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction Ltd., for the Davis WTP Filter Media Tank Improvements project in the amount of $820,000 plus a $82,000 contingency for a total amount not to exceed $902,000. (District 10) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. 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. N/A April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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 10.29% MBE and 4.68% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Austin Water staff identified and requested the existing aging filter media tank at Davis Water Treatment Plant (WTP) be replaced with the filter media tank from the decommissioned Green WTP. The requested tank has a larger capacity that would improve productivity during filter media replacement and has been found to be in excellent functional condition. Due to the age and condition of ancillary mechanical components associated with the existing filter media tank, it was determined that these components need to be replaced to keep the system up to date and functional. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the Davis WTP filter media system to restore system functionality and reduce the time and cost associated with maintenance and repair of the existing system. Components to be replaced include the filter media tank, associated portable and stationary filter media pumps, motors, and related piping. Additional work includes the replacement of aged filter media piping from the basins to the filter media tank, installation of the media discharge piping under the existing access roadway, and a new access ladder for staff to monitor the media replacement operations safely and efficiently. Due to the potential for unforeseen subsurface conditions and the challenges of integrating new equipment with pre-existing water treatment infrastructure, a 10% contingency in funding has …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation April 13, 2022 Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Client: May 5, 2022 Austin Water Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 2-13 (Administrative Adjudication of Violations) relating to establishing administrative penalties and penalty ranges for water conservation violations and Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) relating to obtaining and submitting evaluations. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: December 10, 2020 – Council approved an amendment to Chapter 6-4 which repealed the enforcement process and penalties for water conservation violations, reverting the process and penalty amounts of such violations to those described in Chapter 2-13. March 9, 2022 – Postponed by the Water & Wastewater Commission on a 10-0 vote with one vacancy. March 21, 2022 - Recommended on an 8-1 vote with, Commissioner Stone voting against, Commissioner Angoori absent, and one vacancy. April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. N/A In addition to many incentive programs, Austin Water employs a wide range of ordinances intended to reduce potable water demand by city residents and businesses. On December 10, 2020, City Council approved City Code amendments that removed the administrative enforcement and penalty section of Chapter 6-4 -Water Conservation to defer to Chapter 2-13-23 – Administrative Adjudication of Violations. This change was intended to assure consistency in application of administration violations across the City. As a result, the current penalties for all water conservation ordinance violations are included in Chapter 2-13-23 (A). Current penalties in Chapter 2-13-23 (A) for all water conservation ordinance violations also apply to a broad range of building code and property maintenance violations, outlined below: Current Penalties (§2-13-23 (A)) Not less than Not more First Violation Second violation Third or subsequent violation than $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $250 $500 $750 The proposed ordinance will add a new Section 2-13-24 to provide new penalties for certain water conservation and onsite water reuse requirements. These delineations will provide a more nuanced approach to penalties, particularly for residential customers, first violations, and allows for escalated penalties as drought stage restrictions increase. Austin Water Conservation will develop standard operating guidance regarding recommended penalties within the penalty ranges for the hearing officer. Such recommendations will generally be based upon the severity of …
