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 …
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 Rick Coronado May 5, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Ratify a contract with Ovivo USA LLC to provide a turbine drive and installation, in the amount of $280,000. Funding was available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: Ratification N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract provided a new turbine drive unit and installation to be utilized by Austin Water for the operation of the Upflow Clarifier (UFC) No. 1 at the Ullrich Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The turbine drive units in the upflow clarifiers drive a large diameter turbine that promotes mixing, flocculation, and solids contact with influent raw water as part of the drinking water treatment process. The new turbine drive unit replaces an existing one to allow for the operation of UFC No. 1, restoring full production capacity to Ullrich WTP.
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 Ratify a contract with Texas Excavation Safety System Inc. to provide utility location services, in the amount of $105,854. Funding was available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: Ratification N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: April 13, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. 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 cost per ticket increases from $0.26 to $0.50. Additionally, pipe breaks and damages sustained during Winter Storm Uri, the increase in construction within the growing city, and switching water meters from the standard meters over to the new water meters contributed to the overspend of the contract.
Water Conservation Penalties Kevin Kluge | Water & Wastewater Commission | April 13, 2022 Goal of conservation penalty ordinance Agenda Historical enforcement Current processes Penalty recommendations Examples Summary Goal – adopt amended water conservation penalties that: Are related to the types of customers Are related to the types of violations Provide a range in which penalties can be adjusted based on the impact of violations and what is necessary to influence behavior Water Conservation Ordinances, Penalties, and Enforcement City Code, Chapter 6-4 City Code, Chapter 2-13 Utility Guidelines • Conservation restrictions • Drought stages • Penalty ranges • Hearing process • Enforcement process • Penalty within ranges Historical Enforcement 1,211 = Average annual citations (FY18-FY20) • 87% - commercial irrigation • 10% - vehicle washes • 3% - watering/water waste • 17 - Average residential NOVs 36 3% 123 10% 1,052 87% Commercial Irrigation Assessment Commercial Vehicle Wash Assessment Water Waste Enforcement Process – Commercial Facility Compliance Irrigation, vehicle wash, cooling towers Notice 90 or 45 days prior to deadline Due date – give 30-day grace period, then penalty Enforcement Process – Commercial Leaks Leak in irrigation system • Verbal notice - 24 hours service line Leak in potable water • If no verbal notice - mailed notice and 10 days • Staff reinspect • Multifamily - 30 days to make repairs • Commercial - 10 days to make repairs • Staff reinspect Enforcement Process - Residential Water Waste Staff patrol: May - Oct, 6 zones, changing routes Witness of violation Customer given 10 days to comply (make repairs, turn off system, etc.) required penalty 1st violation - warning, no Do not revisit past violations Violation Process - Due Process 1. Customer given warning Notice 4. of Violation 2. Customer issued Notice of Citation with penalty 3. Customer given 20 days to admit liability or request supervisor review a. If admitting liability - fine assessed b. If no response - hearing scheduled If supervisor review upheld, customer given 10 days to admit liability or a hearing is scheduled 5. Hearing (3rd Party) a. Not liable - dismissed b. Liable - penalty + fees assessed 6. Municipal Court Recommended Penalty Ranges Amounts within the penalty ranges will be based upon: • Impact of violation • Influencing behavior • Flexibility and …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes APPROVED: May 11, 2022 April 13, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on April 13, 2022, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard in Austin, Texas and via videoconference. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) 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 in Attendance: William Moriarty (via videoconference), Jesse Penn, Alex Navarro, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Christy Williams (via videoconference), Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mark Olofson registered to speak during Public Communication: General to discuss his concerns with the criteria for rebate eligibility for the rainwater harvesting rebate program. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the March 9, 2022, Water and Wastewater regular called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Turrieta’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioner Fisher absent and one vacancy. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 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. Recommended on a 9-0 vote on Vice Chair Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second with Commissioner Fisher absent and one vacancy. 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 04 & 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. Recommended on a 9-0 vote on Vice Chair Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second with Commissioner Fisher absent and one vacancy. 3. 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 …
Water and Wastewater Commission March 9, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. 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) Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) 1. Approval of minutes from the February 16, 2022, Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Eurofins Abraxis, Inc. to provide consumable test kits for water monitoring analysis, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000. 2. Recommend approval to award a contract with Chemrite, Inc. to provide liquid sodium permanganate, for a term of five years in the amount not to exceed $4,109,500. 3. Recommend approval to award a contract with ACT Pipe & Supply Inc. to provide ductile iron fittings and pipe joint restraint devices, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $800,000. 4. Recommend approval to amend a contract with Grey Wall Software, LLC d/b/a Veoci.com to provide continued software subscription services for situational awareness, continuity of operations and emergency management, to increase the amount by $314,700 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $613,000. 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 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: March 9, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Rick Coronado March 24, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Eurofins Abraxis, Inc. to provide consumable test kits for water monitoring analysis, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $67,000 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 N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: March 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9 D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide consumable test kits to complete tests to monitor raw source waters and treated drinking water for cyanotoxins on a weekly basis or more frequently as necessary. The monitoring of cyanotoxins is expanding to meet growing public health concerns as the toxins have been detected more frequently in local watersheds. Eurofins Abraxis, Inc. is the sole worldwide manufacturer and North American distributor of the consumable test kits that are used with the test instrument. The test instrument is programmed to run only the propriety test kits from Eurofins Abraxis, Inc. Authorization amounts for this contract are based upon departmental estimates of anticipated future testing and analysis. PRICE ANALYSIS Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a a) 4% increase represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: March 9, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water March 24, 2022 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with William Lyon Homes to increase the amount of the City’s cost reimbursement by $973,340.00 for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4116R3 that will provide water service to a proposed single-family development located at 6001 Kellam Road. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding May 23, 2019 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement for an amount not to exceed $526,660.00. March 9, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A The “71 East – 428 Acre Tract” project is located at 6001 Kellam Road (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Dry South Watershed. A map showing the property location is attached. William Lyon Homes (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 1,550 single-family homes. Service Extension Request No. 4116R2 (SER-4116R2) was submitted and approved to extend City water utility service to the Property. As authorized by City Council on May 23, 2019, the City and the Applicant executed a Cost Reimbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) on March 26, 2021 for $526,660.00 of total project costs for the construction of an oversized 24-inch water main and appurtenances as proposed in SER-4116R2. Under the agreement, the Applicant will construct approximately 5,615 feet of 24-inch water main and convey the water improvements to the City for the City’s ownership, operation, and maintenance. The Applicant will construct the project in two phases, with Phase 1 including approximately 4,350 feet of 24-inch water main. These water improvements were oversized and required by the City in order to serve additional properties within the Central South water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. The City agreed to reimburse a …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: March 9, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water March 24, 2022 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the cost reimbursement agreement with William Lyon Homes to increase the amount of the City’s cost reimbursement by $852,145.00 for a total amount not to exceed $1,675,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater force main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 4117R3 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed single-family development located at 6001 Kellam Road. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding May 23, 2019 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement for an amount not to exceed $822,855.00. March 9, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A The “71 East – 428 Acre Tract” project is located at 6001 Kellam Road (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra- Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Dry South Watershed. A map showing the property location is attached. William Lyon Homes (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 1,550 single-family homes. Service Extension Request No. 4117R2 (SER-4117R2) was submitted and approved to extend City wastewater utility service to the Property. As authorized by City Council on May 23, 2019, the City and the Applicant executed a Cost Reimbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) on March 26, 2021 for $822,855.00 of total project costs for the construction of an oversized 16-inch wastewater force main and appurtenances as proposed in SER-4117R2. Under the agreement, the Applicant will construct approximately 4,815 feet of 16-inch wastewater force main and convey the wastewater improvements to the City for the City’s ownership, operation, and maintenance. These wastewater improvements were oversized and required by the City in order to serve additional properties within the Dry South drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. The City agreed to reimburse a percentage of the actual project costs associated with the construction of the wastewater force main. The certified low …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment March 9, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department March 24, 2022 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a contract with Chemrite, Inc. to provide liquid sodium permanganate, for a term of five years in the amount not to exceed $4,109,500. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $2,465,700 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 an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 WJT1010 for these goods. The solicitation issued was on October 25, 2021 and it closed on November 16, 2021. 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. N/A March 9, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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 insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Sodium permanganate is commonly used in water treatment to control taste and odor, reduce biological growth, and remove iron and manganese. Austin Water plans to incorporate sodium permanganate into the treatment process to combat taste and odor causing compounds and potential cyanotoxins that can occur intermittently in the source water. This additional capability will further bolster the existing multi-barrier process, which includes disinfection, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration. This is a new contract. The requested amounts were determined by departmental estimates using historical, current, and projected spending data. PRICE ANALYSIS Solicitations: 85 notices were sent, including 2 MBE and 2 WBE a) firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) 5.55% decrease represented in the market. Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: March 9, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Joseph Gonzales March 24, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a contract with ACT Pipe & Supply Inc. to provide ductile iron fittings and pipe joint restraint devices, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $800,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $93,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 AMA1065 for these goods. The solicitation issued on November 15, 2021, and it closed on December 16, 2021. 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 Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A March 9, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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 insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide ductile iron fittings to be utilized by Austin Water for installation and repair of waterlines throughout the City. Ductile iron fittings are a reliable and safe replacement for cast iron and are crucial to the City’s infrastructure. The contract is replacing two contracts being combined into one contract. One contract expired on November 28, 2021, and the other contract expires on June 30, 2022. The requested authorization amounts were determined by departmental projected spending and accounts for potential price increases. The recommended contractor is a current provider of these goods. PRICE ANALYSIS Solicitations: 187 notices were sent, including 15 MBE and 3 WBE a) firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) based commodities, cost analysis is ever changing. Cost Analysis: Due to global supply chain conditions for plumbing
