Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Contract with Austin Underground, Inc. for the Lake Creek 2 & 3 Wastewater Line Upgrades Project.
Body
The Lake Creek 2 and Lake Creek 3 wastewater lines are part of a regional wastewater system, which is owned by the City of Round Rock (68.8%) and City of Austin (31.2%). This project continues the City's efforts to provide adequate wastewater service capacity to the developing Southwest area of Round Rock which has an estimated build-out capacity flow of 18.4 MGD. The project consist of approximately 6,200 linear feet of 36-inch wastewater line beginning east of Lake Creek Park and extending westward along Lake Creek across Mays Street. The cost of this project, including engineering and legal services, will be shared with the City of Austin (31.2%).
On June 25, 2015, six bids were submitted and the lowest bid in the amount of $2,519,182 was submitted by Austin Underground. This amount was below the engineer's estimate of $2,700,000. The Utility staff recommends approval of this contract to Austin Underground.
Cost: $2,519,182.00
Source of Funds: Self-financed Wastewater Construction
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval.