Authorize a contract for construction services for the Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main Project for Austin Water with Cash Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $5,018,290, plus a $501,829 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,520,119. Funding: $5,520,119 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

Summary

The City Council is set to authorize a contract with Cash Construction Company, Inc. for the Travis Heights Reclaimed Water Main Project. The project, managed by Austin Water, will cost $5,018,290 plus a $501,829 contingency, totaling no more than $5,520,119. This project aims to add 4,500 linear feet of reclaimed water main to complete a core loop through downtown Austin, facilitating non-potable uses like irrigation and toilet flushing. The contract allows 540 calendar days for completion and is located in zip code 78704.

Citizen Impact

Residents in zip code 78704 may experience temporary lane closures and detours during the construction of the reclaimed water main, with advance notice provided for any planned service interruptions.

Confidence

high