Description
Title: Authorize a contract for construction services for the Colony Park - Austin Energy Work Order No. 663280 project for Austin Financial Services with Joe Bland Construction LLC, in the amount of $3,186,917, plus a $318,692 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,505,609. Funding: $3,505,609 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services.
Summary
The City of Austin is considering a contract for construction services related to the Colony Park project, specifically Work Order No. 663280. The proposed contract with Joe Bland Construction LLC amounts to $3,186,917, with a contingency of $318,692, bringing the total to $3,505,609. This funding is sourced from the Capital Budget of Austin Financial Services. The project aims to improve municipal infrastructure to support the Colony Park Sustainable Community, including relocating aerial telecommunications infrastructure underground and installing 1,800 linear feet of utility duct bank. This work is essential for increasing electrical capacity to meet the area's expected growth. The project, located in zip code 78724, is expected to take 180 days and may cause minor travel disruptions